Kay Kozaronek
AI Safety Connect (AISC)
AI Safety Connect (AISC)
I'm working on AI Safety Connect, a new organization convening diplomatic and AI Safety stakeholders at the highest level - think UN, India Impact Summit etc. We are also seeding a few other projects, like engaging the UAE in AI Safety and helping prevent critical coordination failures among frontier labs.
The Winter 2022-23 cohort supported 58 scholars with 17 mentors including researchers from Anthropic, MIRI, ARC, Redwood Research, and other leading organizations. This cohort introduced the Scholar Support team to provide research coaching and unblocking assistance to scholars throughout the program. The program ran 6 weeks online followed by 2 months in-person in Berkeley and featured scholar-led activities including study groups on mechanistic interpretability and linear algebra, weekly lightning talks, and workshops on research tools and technical writing.Notable alumni from this cohort include Marius Hobbhahn, who founded Apollo Research and published work on mechanistic interpretability; Asa, who co-authored papers on measuring situational awareness and the "reversal curse" in large language models; and Jesse Hoogland, who founded Timaeus and developed the developmental interpretability research agenda.
Working in a team environment, particularly one as stimulating as MATS, was a transformative experience. It not only refined my research skills but also instilled a newfound entrepreneurial spirit in me. The program encouraged me to think beyond the conventional, to innovate, and to take risks. Additionally, the array of skills I acquired during my time at MATS was vast. I delved deep into research engineering, honed my science communication abilities, and even tapped into the art of fundraising. These skills, I believe, are indispensable and have equipped me to navigate the ever-evolving world of research with confidence. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly endorse the MATS program. To anyone considering embarking on this journey, you are not only signing up for an unparalleled research experience but also a lifetime of growth, learning, and camaraderie.
Kay Kozaronek
