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Organizational Practices

Institutional approaches focus on changing how organizations develop AI, rather than technical solutions or external governance. The idea is that organizational culture, incentives, and practices significantly affect whether AI development is safe.

ApproachDescription
Lab CultureBuilding safety-conscious culture within AI labs
Open SourceOpen vs. closed development and its safety implications
PauseProposals to pause or slow AI development

  • How organizations prioritize safety vs. capabilities
  • Incentive structures and career progression
  • Whistleblower protections and transparency
  • Model release decisions and access controls
  • Internal safety processes and red-teaming
  • Coordination between safety and capabilities teams
  • Voluntary commitments and RSPs
  • Information sharing on safety
  • Competitive pressures vs. cooperation