1-1 advising
20 min calls with the BlueDot team to accelerate you towards doing impactful work in AI safety.
Advising calls done
200+
Decision time
~5 working days
What this is for
We've had hundreds of advising calls, where we've helped people:
- Prioritise the AI safety work that fits their specific skills and background
- Structure how they explore when they have several options on the table
- Get warm intros to people in the field, including hiring managers at AI safety orgs
Our advisees have typically done a BlueDot course (or have equivalent context) and have ideas for how they could contribute to AI safety, but struggle to figure out where to focus. These calls help to clarify their next steps so they can make an impactful contribution as soon as possible.
What to expect
When you apply, you'll share with us the options you're considering and what you've done so far to make progress.
During the call, we will help you to clarify how you can contribute to AI safety through a combination of:
- Intros to specific people, orgs or projects
- Recommendations for jobs, resources or programs
- Exercises for you to work through to gain clarity on next steps
Most calls end with a scheduled 20-min follow-up call in 1-2 weeks.
How it works
Apply
Tell us what you're considering, and what you've done so far.
Get a decision
We usually respond within 5 working days.
Book a call
If approved, we'll send you a booking link to have a chat with us.
What makes a strong application
01
Specific options
You can name what you're deciding between or are stuck on. You need help figuring out where to go next.
02
A track record of action
You can describe what you've tried so far and what did or didn't work.
03
A personal theory of impact
Your best guess about how your specific skills can contribute to AI safety.
Advisors
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Frequently asked questions
No. We're excited to have advising calls with you if you've engaged with AI safety through other channels.
If a call isn't the right fit for you now, we'll point you to other resources which might be more appropriate like our courses, events or programs. You can always reapply.
Yes.
Most calls end with a 20-minute follow-up scheduled in 1-2 weeks, plus specific things to do in between. Sometimes the next step is just things you can go do on your own.
If you're new to AI safety, you should start with the Future of AI course.
If you can't come up with any guesses for how you could contribute, you might want to consider taking the AGI Strategy course or our deep dive courses to get a better sense of what's needed in AI safety.