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New AI safety org launches to research AI lock-in

An individual has launched a new AI safety research organization focused on the under-explored problem of AI lock-in. The organization aims to conduct empirical research into secretly loyal AI systems, drawing on insights from deep learning science to develop defenses. The founder emphasizes the importance of in-person collaboration and seeking out experts in the specific research area to accelerate progress and refine ideas. AI

IMPACT Establishes a new research focus on AI lock-in, potentially leading to novel defense mechanisms against advanced AI systems.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes the founding of a new research organization and its initial focus, which falls under research initiatives. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Alfie Lamerton ·

    I Started an AI Safety Research Org and Think These 7 Things Matter

    <p><i><span>Thanks to Adam Jones and Ben Smith for suggesting I make this.</span></i></p><h1><span>How and Why it Started</span></h1><p><span>When I finished the 2024 AI safety fundamentals course by BlueDot Impact, there was a small tick box saying something like 'I want to star…