I’m an AI alignment researcher who will be moving to the bay area soon (the two facts are unconnected—I’m moving due to my partner getting a shiny new job). I’m interested in connecting with other folks in the field, and feeling like I have coworkers. My background is academic mathematics.
1) In academia, I could show up at a department (or just look at their website) and find a schedule of colloquia/seminars/etc. ranging from 1-month to 10+/week, (depending on department size etc.). Are there similar things I should be aware of for AI folks near the bay?
2) Where (if anywhere) do independent alignment people tend to work (and how could I go about renting an office there?) I’ve heard of Constellation and Rose Garden Inn as the locations for several alignment organizations/events—do they also have office spaces for independent researchers?
I’m an AI alignment researcher who will be moving to the bay area soon (the two facts are unconnected—I’m moving due to my partner getting a shiny new job). I’m interested in connecting with other folks in the field, and feeling like I have coworkers. My background is academic mathematics.
1) In academia, I could show up at a department (or just look at their website) and find a schedule of colloquia/seminars/etc. ranging from 1-month to 10+/week, (depending on department size etc.). Are there similar things I should be aware of for AI folks near the bay?
2) Where (if anywhere) do independent alignment people tend to work (and how could I go about renting an office there?) I’ve heard of Constellation and Rose Garden Inn as the locations for several alignment organizations/events—do they also have office spaces for independent researchers?
3) Anything else I should know about?