About
Our Community
Our members span researchers at leading think tanks and universities, industry leaders at frontier AI companies, policymakers in government agencies, advocates in civil society organizations, and independent contributors driving the field forward. This diversity of perspectives — technical and non-technical, private and public sector, research and implementation-focused — creates the cross-pollination essential for addressing AI's complex challenges.
Our Approach
We curate targeted gatherings that bring together the right people at the right moment. Our events range from intimate roundtables exploring technical governance questions to larger panels featuring leading voices in AI policy. Each gathering is designed to facilitate meaningful connections, advance shared understanding, and generate actionable insights. Recent events have addressed topics including evaluation methodologies for frontier models and governance frameworks for emerging AI capabilities. We prioritize substantive discussion over networking theater, creating spaces where busy professionals can engage deeply with peers facing similar challenges.
Why NYC
New York City's unique ecosystem creates distinctive advantages for AI governance work. The city offers access to diverse institutions and decision-makers who influence AI's development—from UN representatives and frontier AI companies to financial regulators, philanthropic foundations, and media organizations. This positioning allows us to connect AI research with implementation pathways: linking researchers with funding sources, facilitating conversations between technologists and regulators, and leveraging the city's convening power for AI governance. NYC also serves as a crucial bridge between major AI hubs, connecting Silicon Valley's technical innovation with Washington's regulatory frameworks and international governance discussions.
Our Impact
Since our launch, NYAIGS has convened professionals from organizations including leading research institutions, frontier AI companies, government agencies, international organizations, and civil society groups. Our events have sparked new collaborations, informed policy discussions, and helped NYC-based professionals connect with the broader global AI safety community.
We're building the infrastructure for a field that will be crucial to humanity's future with advanced AI systems. By strengthening both the quality and quantity of AI safety professionals in NYC, we're investing in the expertise and networks needed to navigate the opportunities and risks ahead.
Get Involved
Whether you're working on technical AI safety research, developing governance frameworks, implementing corporate frontier AI policies, or contributing to public discourse on AI's societal impacts, we welcome perspectives that advance societally beneficial AI development. Reach out to learn about upcoming events.