Field Building
Summary
Section titled “Summary”This section covers interventions that expand AI safety capacity: training programs, community building, funding infrastructure, and public awareness. These meta-level approaches aim to multiply the impact of direct research and policy work by growing the talent pipeline.
For detailed analysis of field-building effectiveness, including growth metrics and cost-per-career-change data, see Field Building Analysis.
| Approach | Description |
|---|---|
| Field Building Analysis | Training programs, community, funding, public awareness |
Key Activities
Section titled “Key Activities”Training & Education
Section titled “Training & Education”- ARENA, MATS, AGI Safety Fundamentals
- University programs and courses
- Research mentorship
Community Building
Section titled “Community Building”- Conferences and gatherings
- Online forums (Alignment Forum, LessWrong)
- Career support and mentorship
Funding
Section titled “Funding”- Open Philanthropy, SFF, EA Funds
- Individual donors
- Government funding (emerging)
Public Awareness
Section titled “Public Awareness”- Books, podcasts, videos
- Expert statements and testimony
- Media engagement
Theory of Change
Section titled “Theory of Change”Field-building is a meta-level intervention:
- More capable people → More research + policy progress
- Better infrastructure → More effective work
- Larger community → More diverse perspectives and approaches