Network
The AI safety ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand is growing. These are the communities, organisations, and groups working alongside us to make AI go well.
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Working with us
Communities and groups we actively collaborate with.
Christchurch AI Risk & Ethics Community
Christchurch, NZ
A community group in Christchurch exploring AI risk, ethics, and safety. Run by Emma Humphrey, AISANZ's New Zealand Lead, it serves as a key grassroots entry point for AI safety engagement in the South Island.
Good Ancestors
Australia
An Australian charity developing and advocating for policies to address this century's biggest challenges, with AI safety as a core focus. Coordinates the Australians for AI Safety coalition and has made key submissions to parliament on AI governance.
QuASI — Queensland AI Safety Initiative
Brisbane, AU
A University of Queensland student-led initiative focused on AI safety education, events, and community building in Brisbane. Run by Ahmed Ghoor and Stephen Fowler, QuASI bridges campus and city-based AI safety engagement in Queensland.
RAID — Responsible AI Development
Melbourne, AU
A University of Melbourne student club focused on responsible AI development. RAID runs projects, discussions, and events bridging the technical and ethical dimensions of AI, welcoming students at all experience levels.
SafeAI-Aus
Australia
A community-led, open-source body of knowledge helping Australian businesses adopt AI responsibly. Provides practical tools, risk frameworks, and guidelines aligned with Australian and global best practices.
Sydney AI Safety Space
Sydney, AU
A volunteer-run, donation-supported coworking space at the Sydney Knowledge Hub (University of Sydney) providing free office space for people working in AI safety — from technical research and policy to field building and personal study.
Worth knowing
Organisations doing important work on AI safety in our region.
Arcadia Impact
London, UK
A nonprofit empowering people and organisations to tackle global challenges through education, skill development, and career pathways. Projects include LASR Labs (technical AI safety research) and the AI Governance Taskforce. Several team members are Australian and connected to the local AI safety community.
Australians for AI Safety
Australia
A coalition advocating for the safe and responsible development of AI in Australia. Led key campaigns including the open letter calling for an Australian AI Safety Institute, and hosts events to support AISI hiring and public engagement on AI risks.
Gradient Institute
Sydney, AU
An independent research institute advancing safe and responsible AI. Works with industry, government, and nonprofits on AI evaluation, ethical design, and governance — including programs to uplift AI capability in Australian organisations.
Harmony Intelligence
Sydney, AU
An AI safety and cybersecurity company that works with AI labs, enterprises, and governments to rigorously test AI systems and build defences against AI-enabled threats. Founded by Soroush Pour and Alex Browne, and based between Sydney and the US.
Tech Policy Design Institute
Australia
Australia's first independent, non-partisan think tank dedicated to technology policy. Led national research on AI sovereignty and capability stocktakes, and runs education courses on AI and emerging tech policy for practitioners.
Timaeus
Melbourne, AU
An AI safety research organisation applying singular learning theory to foundational alignment problems. Founded by University of Melbourne mathematician Daniel Murfet, with a number of Australian researchers contributing to frontier safety work.
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