A lot of people are worried about where AI is heading and aren't sure it's their place to say anything. It is. Here are concrete things you can do from Australia or New Zealand, roughly in order of effort.
Our annual AI Safety Unconference, Friday 27 November in Melbourne: one day, about 50 people working on AI safety in or from Australia and New Zealand, with attendees pitching and voting on the sessions. Places are by application; applications close Sunday 8 November.
Politicians notice when constituents write in — it's rarer than you'd think. Australians for AI Safety keeps ready-to-personalise letters and guidance on contacting your representative.
Join PauseAI Australia's community of volunteers, or get one email a month from us on what's happening in AI safety across Australia and New Zealand — events, opportunities, and what's moving in policy.
If you want the object-level case rather than the headlines: two narrative scenarios are the easiest way in, and the book makes the full argument.
There are AI safety groups meeting regularly across Australia and New Zealand — reading groups, meetups, co-working. Come along to one.
AI safety needs researchers, engineers, policy people, communicators and operators. We offer free, confidential career advising for anyone in ANZ, and keep a list of open roles and programs.
Book a free chat with us. No pitch, no obligation — just help working out what makes sense for you.
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