Regarding programs to scale AI safety, I can speak from personal experience in saying that I was one of many Computer Science majors who applied to our AI Safety club simply because it has “AI” in the name. I’m now in SPAR, have a future internship from EAG, and help run our fellowships, thanks mostly to enlightening conversations with high-context upperclassmen who gave me necessary foresight, support, and encouragement. Given my own success story, I propose an “Office Hours” matching network, whereby high school and university students (especially those with little exposure to AI safety) can receive 1:1 mentorship calls with industry professionals, student organisers, and other high-context individuals. Even a short chat from such people could carry immense weight, helping students both find opportunities and the confidence to pursue them. Many clubs and alumni programs at my school already offer such 1:1 chats with industry professionals; I’ve found them useful as a participant, but consistently can’t go deep on career advice with them because “I’m not in research”; “I’m not in AI/ML”; or “I don’t know anything about AI safety”. I’m lucky to have access to experienced peers to fill this gap, but most students might not have that chance. Scaling the reach of high-context people, from maybe only mentoring 2-3 people deeply to having meaningful 30-minute conversations with 20+ students/year, could multiply otherwise scarce attention. Much like my school club did for me, it could pipeline students otherwise on the periphery of the field into campus/local groups, advanced programs, and a supportive community in which to collectively thrive.