<aside> 👋 Welcome! Below are all the topics and readings we’ll cover during the BAIST AI Policy program this spring. For each session, we aim to do ~1 hour of reading and ~1 hour of discussion in-person (though you’re welcome to do the optional readings beforehand). No work will be required outside of our weekly 2-hour meeting.

This program will introduce you to the field of AI policy with a focus on safety and catastrophic risk prevention. The goal of the program is to equip you with the knowledge to begin a career in AI safety.

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Session 0: Foundations

Session 1: Introduction to Machine Learning

Session 2: Overview of risks from advanced AI systems

Session 3: Safety standards and regulations

Session 4: AI audits and evaluations

Session 5: Compute governance

Session 6: Approaches to AI regulation in the US and abroad

Session 7: Other proposals, next steps, and careers