We are building the Filipino talent pipeline for AI safety

The Philippines imports much of its most critical digital infrastructure, making local capacity especially important. We train the next generation of technical and policy leaders to ensure AI systems are safe, aligned, and governed by our values.

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Shape the future of Filipino AI safety

Whether you're exploring AI safety for the first time or ready to build a career in the field, we have a track for you. Our programs develop talent across two critical challenges.

AI Alignment

The Technical Challenge

Theoretical and empirical research aimed at ensuring AI systems behave in accordance with human values and intentions.

AI Governance

The Societal Challenge

Fostering cooperation and developing concrete tools to ensure AI systems are governed safely in the Philippines.

Take the first step

Learn about AI safety and meet the community at our upcoming events. From introductory talks to networking socials, there's something for everyone.

Intro to AI Safety Talk

Learn how AI systems work, what governance challenges exist globally and locally, and where you can contribute to building safer AI in the Philippines.

31 Jan 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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AI Governance Accelerator Socials

Meet our accelerator cohort and hear about their next steps in AI governance careers.

28 Mar 2026, Time TBD
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AI Governance Accelerator Demo Day

See capstone projects from our AI governance accelerator cohort tackling local and global challenges.

16 May 2026, Time TBD
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Intro to AI Safety Talk

An introduction to AI safety concepts, risks, and opportunities for students.

31 Jan 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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AI Governance Accelerator Course Socials

Join us for networking and discussions about AI governance and policy.

28 Mar 2026, Time TBD
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AI Governance Accelerator Demo Day

Showcase of projects and presentations from the AI Governance Accelerator program.

16 May 2026, Time TBD
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About AI Safety Diliman

We are an AI safety organization building local capacity to address the catastrophic risks associated with advanced AI systems and developing the talent pipeline needed to ensure these technologies benefit everyone.

Our mission is to grow the community of people working on the most pressing AI safety challenges in the Philippines, in Southeast Asia, and around the world.

We are supported by Kairos, an AI safety field-building nonprofit, and is fiscally sponsored by the Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative.

Build Your Career in AI Safety

Join our accelerator programs to develop expertise in AI alignment or governance. Learn from practitioners, build projects, and connect directly to opportunities in the field.

AI Governance Accelerator

07 Feb 2026 to 16 May 2026

A semester-long intensive program designed to transition talent into AI governance roles. Learn policy development, regulatory frameworks, and governance mechanisms for safe AI deployment.

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Technical AI Safety Accelerator

A semester-long intensive program for technical talent focused on AI alignment research. Develop skills in mechanistic interpretability, scalable oversight, and technical safety research.

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We partner with researchers, policymakers, and organizations to build AI safety capacity in the Philippines. We work with local governments and organizations to navigate AI risks and build responsible deployment practices.

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