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TL;DR: One of the largest talent gaps in AI safety is competent generalists: program managers, fieldbuilders, operators, org leaders, chiefs of staff, founders. Ambitious, competent junior people could develop the skills to fill these roles, but there are no good pathways for them to gain skills, experience, and credentials. Instead, they're incentivized to pursue legible technical and policy fellowships and then become full-time researchers, even if that’s not a good fit for their skills. The ecosystem needs to make generalist careers more legible and accessible.
Kairos and Constellation are announcing the Generator Residency as a first step. Apply here by April 27.
Epistemic status: Fairly confident, based on 2 years running AI safety talent programs, direct hiring experience, and conversations with ~30 senior org leaders across the...
We might add a few more advisors over the next few weeks, and there are a few advisors who chose not to be listed on the website. Are there specific subareas you'd like to see more of?
Good question! In my opinion, the main differences between the programs are the advisors and the location. Astra and MATS share a few advisors, but most are different. Additionally, Astra will take place at the Constellation office, and fellows will have opportunities to talk with researchers that work regularly from Constellation.