Making AI go well, together in Munich

We connect everyone curious about safe and beneficial AI. Whether you work on alignment or are just starting to explore.

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What we do

A community for AI safety in Munich

We connect AI safety researchers and newcomers across Munich's universities, labs and companies, so ideas, collaborations, and careers can grow locally.

Connecting people

Looking for a collaborator, a supervisor, or just someone to think out loud with? Tell us what you're after in the WhatsApp group and we'll point you to the right people.

Student group

A student group is currently forming. Interested? The best way in is the WhatsApp group, or email us.

Events

More events are in the works: talks, socials, and discussion rounds. Join the WhatsApp group to hear about them first.

Why AI safety

Why this matters

AI systems are becoming more capable at a remarkable pace. Making sure they remain safe, understandable, and beneficial is one of the most important challenges of our time.

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Capabilities are outpacing understanding

Today's AI models can write code, reason about complex problems, and act autonomously, yet we still understand surprisingly little about how they work internally or how to reliably control them.

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The stakes are high

As AI is deployed in critical areas like science, infrastructure, and decision-making, failures or misaligned objectives could cause serious harm. Getting this right early matters.

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It's a tractable, growing field

Alignment, interpretability, evaluations, and governance are active research areas where talented people can make real contributions, and the field needs more of them.

Munich can contribute

With strong universities and a growing tech scene, Munich has the talent to contribute to safe AI. A local community makes it easier to get started and stay engaged.

Resources

New to AI safety?

We've put together a curated list of introductions, courses, and career resources to help you find your way into the field.

From beginner-friendly explainers to structured courses, research hubs, and career guidance, the list covers the main ways to go from curious to contributing. Wherever you're starting from, there's a next step in there for you.

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Join the community

Our WhatsApp group is where everything happens: coworking, upcoming events, the student group, and everyday AI safety conversations.

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Prefer email? Reach us at hello@safeaimunich.org