What are some simple things I can do to contribute to AI safety?

Even if you are not in a position to make major life changes, here are some ways you can start contributing:

Learn More

Learning more about AI alignment will provide you with good foundations for helping. You could start by absorbing content and thinking about challenges and possible solutions.

Consider these options:

Join the Community

Joining the community is a great way to find friends who are interested and will help you stay motivated.

Here’s a list of existing AI safety communities.

Get Into Action - Donate, Volunteer, and Reach Out

Donating to organizations or individuals working on AI safety can be a great way to provide support.

If you don’t know where to start, consider signing up for a navigation call with AI Safety Quest to learn what resources are out there and to find social support.

If you’re overwhelmed, you could look at our more bite-sized suggestions.


  1. Not all EA groups focus on AI safety; contact your local group to find out if it’s a good match. ↩︎