AI Safety Cardiff University

We are AI Safety Cardiff University (AISCU), a Cardiff society where students from any degree type can explore the safety, alignment and governance of increasingly capable AI systems. We'll look at why powerful AI might be hard to control, how it could go very badly wrong, and what good solutions might look like – from UK / US / EU / Chinese policy to interpretability, biosecurity and AI law (don't worry if that all feels like meaningless jargon to you at this stage!).

We run accessible talks and discussions based on high‑quality material, plus socials and signposting to professional and educational opportunities (fellowships, internships, events, research opportunities, technical & non-technical AI safety career options, etc). Expect yummy free food too!

You don’t need a technical background, just bring curiosity and a willingness to think seriously about long‑term AI risks. We welcome beginners.

Once you've joined, you will be eligible to apply for our introductory "Fundamentals Fellowship" to AI safety. Applications can be sent via the AISCU website.

If you want to learn more, check out our website: https://aiscu.org/

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'Give It A Go' (GIAG) - Upcoming Events

GIAG 1 - Intro to AI safety & AISCU

- What AI safety is. What AI safety isn’t.

- The basic case for AI safety, AKA why do experts believe this is one of the world’s most pressing problems?

- Overview of AI-induced catastrophic scenarios (e.g. loss of control, bad actors, unprecedented inequality).

- What we can do to prevent these scenarios.

- AISCU’s purpose.

- Career opportunities + what is working in the AI safety field like?

- Watch + discuss a ≈25-minute award-winning AI safety short film.

- FREE FOOD!

GIAG 2 -  ‘AI & Chai’ - Social Event

- Coffee meetup.

- Chill, informal hangout.

- Meet cool people + get to know them.

- Have cool conversations.

- Ask any questions you have to AISCU committee members.
 

Membership