A home for AI safety in Utah
A community for people across Utah who want advanced AI to go well.
What we’re starting
A few simple things to begin with. All free. We’re starting in Salt Lake City and growing from there.
AGI Strategy reading group
A small group working through BlueDot Impact’s AGI Strategy course: how advanced AI could develop, and what people can do to make it go well.
- Weekly
- Free
- No background needed
Kickoff event
A short talk on AI safety and what a Utah hub could do, then questions and time to meet each other.
- Salt Lake City
- Free
- Date to be announced
Weekly co-working
One day a week to work alongside people who care about the same problems. A café or a borrowed room, to start.
- Weekly
- Salt Lake City
Campus groups
Reading groups run by students, for students. Want to start one at your school? We’ll help with materials and connections.
- U of U
- BYU
- Utah State
- UVU
- Weber State
- Utah Tech
A place for people who want AI to go well
AI is getting more capable every year, and making it safe needs far more people than it has. Most of that work happens in a few cities. It doesn’t have to.
Our mission
Help people in Utah learn about AI safety, find each other, and start contributing, through research, policy, engineering, or whatever they do best.
Why Utah
Strong universities, a growing tech industry, and the country’s first state office for AI policy. What’s been missing is a place for the people who care about this to meet.
How we work
We start small, borrow before we build, and work with the groups already doing good work in Utah. Newcomers and people across the political spectrum are welcome.
Where do you want to start?
I’m new to this
Join a reading group and learn the basics with others. No background needed.
Reading group →I want to work on it
Find the courses, fellowships, and people that can get you there.
Resources →I already work in AI
Give a talk, lead a discussion, or help someone find their footing.
Get in touch →I’m with an organization
Universities, community groups, and funders. Let’s build this together.
Partner with us →Be part of it from the start
Get on the list and we’ll tell you when the first events and reading groups open.
Who’s building it
Emilio Barkett
Founder
AI safety researcher who studies how large language models behave. Started the hub so people in Utah have a local way into the field.
Website →You?
Organizers wanted
We’re looking for a few people to help run events, reading groups, and campus chapters.
Volunteer →