Introduction

AI systems are advancing rapidly.
At the same time, concerns about safety, alignment, robustness, and governance are becoming increasingly urgent.
Building expertise in these areas is critical — especially within growing AI ecosystems like India’s.

To address this need, AI Safety India is launching the first phase of its education program:
Fundamentals of Safe AI (Phase 1 – Global Cohort).

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Program Details

• Duration: 10 weeks (8 weeks structured learning + 2 weeks supervised project)
• Dates: Tentatively June 1st – Mid-August 2025
• Format: Weekly small-group online discussions (5–10 participants), independent study, practical assignments
• Cost: Free
• Prerequisites: No prior AI safety background required.
  • Basic familiarity with Python is helpful for the project phase.

Curriculum Focus

Participants will explore:

• Core concepts in AI safety:
  Alignment problems, risk models, governance frameworks, ethical considerations
• Technical areas:
  Introduction to interpretability, robustness, and adjacent technical fields
• Practical application:
  Exercises and a final supervised project

Why This Matters

A deep understanding of AI risks and safety strategies is a foundational skill for meaningful work in this space.

This program seeks to:

• Equip participants with critical conceptual and practical foundations
• Foster an engaged, collaborative community focused on safe and beneficial AI
• Strengthen talent pipelines originating from India while connecting globally

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with a serious peer group and begin positioning themselves for impactful work in technical AI safety and governance.

Target Audience

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are intellectually curious about AI safety and related fields
• Are motivated to engage deeply with the material and with peers
• Can commit ~6–10 hours per week (and more during the final project phase)
• Are comfortable with thoughtful discussion, critical thinking, and open-ended problems

Students, engineers, researchers, and early-career professionals are all welcome to apply.

Application Process

• Application form: Apply here
• Deadline: May 10th, 2025
• Notification: Selected participants will be notified by May 20th, 2025 (tentative)
• Program start: June 1st, 2025

Applications will be evaluated based on demonstrated motivation, thoughtfulness, and readiness to contribute meaningfully to discussions and projects.

About AI Safety India

AI Safety India is a new initiative focused on supporting education, research, and community-building for AI safety.
Our primary focus is India’s rapidly expanding AI landscape, but we welcome engagement and participation from motivated individuals worldwide.

• Website: aisafetyindia.com
• LinkedIn: AI Safety India

Contact

If you have questions or need clarification, please feel free to comment here or email us at contact@aisafetyindia.com.

Closing

If you are serious about engaging with AI safety work and are looking for a structured entry point into this field,
we encourage you to apply.

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