Michael Aird
@michael__aird
Opinions expressed are my own
🚀Come join my team at RAND! We’re looking for research leads, researchers, & project managers for our compute, US AI policy, Europe, & talent management teams. All teams have urgent, important work to do & broad options for the future. Some roles close July 27⏰
Yearly export control update just dropped, restricting high-bandwidth memory (HBM). HBM is critical for advanced AI accelerators, especially for deployment workloads with long context windows. The goal? Stop the PRC from equipping their AI accelerators with HBM. 1/
After I left OpenAI, I knew I wanted to be at a non-profit but wasn't sure whether to join or start one. Ultimately I started one bc [long story redacted] but RAND is one I considered + their pivot to taking AI seriously is a great thing for the world: x.com/ohlennart/stat…
My team at RAND is hiring! Technical analysis for AI policy is desperately needed. Particularly keen on ML engineers and semiconductor experts eager to shape AI policy. Also seeking excellent generalists excited to join our fast-paced, impact-oriented team. Links below.
☯️ How can we make sure AI cyber capabilities boost defenders over attackers? We tackle this question in a new report from the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS), “Asymmetry by Design.”
New paper on AI-enabled coups. When AI gets smarter than humans, a few leaders could direct insane amounts of cognitive labor towards seizing power. In the extreme, an autonomous AI military could be made secretly (or not so secretly!) loyal to one person. What can be done? 🧵
Consider applying! I think this is a great program; its alumni have gone on to join my team and various other teams I'm excited about.
Applications are open for the IAPS AI Policy Fellowship! This is a fully-funded, 3-month fellowship for professionals looking to pivot into AI policy. Whether you come from tech, public service, law, or academia, you’ll gain the skills, mentorship, and network to make an impact.…
🧵The US just released new chip export controls to protect America’s AI edge and close loopholes being exploited by China. Includes new controls on high-bandwidth memory (HBM), new red flag guidance to address compliance concerns, additional controls on semiconductor…
🔊Advance AI Safety Research & Development: Apply for Global AI Safety Fellowship 2025 🧵 🌟What: The Fellowship is a 3-6 month fully-funded research program for exceptional STEM talent worldwide. (1/10) ... @aisafetyfellows
The think tank I co-founded is hiring! I loved my time there, gained a lot from it, and continue to be excited about their work and trajectory. Consider applying! Deadline Oct 21
🚨 IAPS is hiring 🚨 We seek Researchers / Senior Researchers to join our team to identifies concrete interventions that could manage risk and secure benefits of advanced AI. One role is fully remote and can be done in most countries, the other will be in DC. App due Oct 21
RAND's Meselson Center is seeking talented, motivated candidates of all seniority levels who want to make an impact on AI, biosecurity, & cybersecurity policy. To learn more, check out rand.org/global-and-eme… or rand.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External… or ask me to connect you with them.
