PRESIDENT

Hey, I’m Aakarsh and I’m a junior majoring in Data Science. I am curious about intelligent system behavior and excited to build safe and valuable ML systems. In my free time I like running, playing soccer and tasting spicy food.

TECHNICAL LEAD

Hey everyone! I'm a sophomore studying EECS. I like most stuff related to intelligence, logic, and controls, while I also spend an unhealthy amount of time following soccer (forza juve!). Within safety, I'm largely interested in interpretability / evaluation for responsible scaling policies and exploring how AI systems can integrate with info security and compute acceleration.

GOVERNANCE LEAD

Hi everyone! I’m a second-year Berkeley student majoring in math and CS. I also like playing guitar, card games, and watching anime. I’m interested in understanding the internals of advanced AI models so that we can robustly predict and steer their behavior. If you want to talk about anything, email me at dylanx26 at berkeley dot edu — I’d love to chat!

POLICY CO-LEAD

Hi! I'm Vinaya, a first-year studying computer science and cognitive science. I am a co-facilitator for the AI Governance DeCal and lead the tech policy group. I’m currently researching mis-and-disinformation about birth control and abortion on TikTok and previously analyzed European Union AI legislation in collaboration with Haas. In my free time, I love going to concerts and hanging out with my friends.

TECHNICAL CO-LEAD

Hey! I'm Nelson, a co-facilitator for the AI Safety DeCal. I am interested in the computational aspects of cognition and how we can coerce AI systems to be interpretable and/or well-behaved. Outside of AI, I am interested in software/infra engineering, hardware design, and education (in software/hardware).

ADMIN + DESIGN LEAD

Hi! I'm Julia, a first year studying business with a PPL minor. Besides design, I'm interested in AI governance and literacy, spreading resources for people to solve their AI-related issues. I also enjoy reading good fiction (The Candy House!) and listening to trap music when I need caffeine.

RECRUITMENT/FELLOWS CO-LEAD

Hi, I'm George! I love to listen to music, read lesswrong, skateboard, rock climb, and mess around with my Obsidian setup. Reach out if you want to chat about AI alignment or anything else!

READING GROUP CO-LEAD

Hi! I’m a junior from Moscow and the Bay Area studying EECS. I’m currently working on misinformation mitigation research with language models, and generally interested in how we can interface with AI systems in a safe and beneficial way. I also like playing chess, making coffee, and traveling.

POLICY CO-LEAD

Hi! My name is Rosie and I am a third year majoring in Political Economy with a concentration of tech and the economy. I am originally from Bangkok, Thailand and I am a part of Next Gen's Youth Advisory group leading projects and conversations about AI governance, trust and safety, etc. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, muay thai boxing, and cooking new dishes!

READING GROUP CO-LEAD

Hi, I'm Nat, a junior studying CS! I helped kickstart the group last year, and currently work on ML safety research. Outside of school, I like learning about music, rock climbing, and electoral politics. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at aisafetyberkeley@gmail.com if you'd like to chat about research, opportunities, getting more involved in this space, or anything else!

ADMIN + WEBSITE LEAD

Hi! I’m a sophomore from the Bay Area majoring in CS and cognitive science. I enjoy watching Ghibli movies, playing Breath of the Wild, and crocheting silly gifts for my friends. I am currently interested in the intersection between cognitive development and AI as well as AI governance.