Overview

CAIS is a San Francisco-based nonprofit focused on reducing AI’s societal risks through safety research, building a community of researchers, and promoting safety standards. It works by conducting research, fostering collaboration across academia, government, industry, and the public, and issuing influential statements and guidance to shape policy and public understanding. It differentiates itself through a multidisciplinary approach and emphasis on safety standards and policy influence rather than products or commercial aims. Its goal is to mitigate AI risks while guiding responsible progress so that AI’s benefits are realized safely.