澳大利亚首届 AI 安全论坛将于 2024 年 11 月 7 日至 8 日在悉尼举行，旨在促进澳大利亚 AI 安全社区的发展。该论坛将讨论技术 AI 安全和治理方面的观点，并探索澳大利亚在全球 AI 安全领域中的独特作用。论坛将围绕《关于高级人工智能安全性的国际科学报告》展开，重点介绍其关键内容并探讨其对澳大利亚的影响。

🇦🇺 **旨在促进澳大利亚 AI 安全社区的发展:** 该论坛旨在汇集来自数学、计算机科学、自然科学、社会科学、政策制定、法律、公共政策、国家安全、网络安全和行业等领域的专家学者，共同探讨技术 AI 安全和治理问题，并促进澳大利亚在 AI 安全领域的合作与发展。

📑 **围绕《关于高级人工智能安全性的国际科学报告》展开:** 论坛将以《关于高级人工智能安全性的国际科学报告》为核心，重点介绍其关键内容，并探讨其对澳大利亚的影响。该报告涵盖了 AI 安全的各个方面，包括技术风险、社会影响、治理框架等。

👥 **鼓励对话和教育:** 论坛旨在鼓励来自研究人员、政策制定者和行业领导者之间的对话和教育，并推动澳大利亚 AI 安全社区的建立。

🗓️ **论坛安排:** 论坛将为期两天，第一天将以主题演讲和小组讨论为主，介绍 AI 安全的技术和治理方面；第二天将以平行研讨会为主，探讨澳大利亚在全球 AI 安全工作中的作用以及其他相关问题。

Published on September 27, 2024 12:40 AM GMT

We're excited to announce the inaugural Australian AI Safety Forum, taking place on November 7-8, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. This event aims to foster the growth of the AI safety community within Australia.

Apply now! 

Key Details

Dates: November 7-8, 2024Location: Sydney Knowledge Hub, The University of SydneyWebsite: https://aisafetyforum.au

Description

The Australian AI Safety Forum is a two-day interdisciplinary event scheduled for November 2024. This forum, the first of its kind in Australia, aims to discuss perspectives on technical AI safety and governance, and explore Australia’s unique role in the global AI safety landscape. The event will be anchored around the International Scientific Report on the Safety of Advanced AI, highlighting its key content and examining its implications for Australia.

The forum is designed to encourage conversation and education between researchers, policy makers, and industry leaders. As such, we aim to catalyse an Australian community working on problems of technical AI safety and governance. We intend on this becoming a regular event. 

For examples of the kinds of topics to be discussed, please see this list. 

Who Should Apply

We deliberately intend for participants at the forum to have a broad range of expertise and experience, in particular:

Researchers in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and the social sciencesPolicymakersLegal experts and public policy professionalsNational security and cybersecurity specialistsIndustry professionals (e.g., finance, telecommunications)Students and early-career professionals interested in AI safety and governance

Our primary focus is on helping to build the AI safety community in Australia, and as such we will be prioritising applicants who reside in Australia or who have other connections to Australia (e.g. Australian expats, people who have worked or studied in Australia for a considerable period of time, etc.). 

Format

Day 1: Single-track program with keynotes and panel discussions, including an introduction to AI safety from both a technical and governance standpoint.Day 2: Parallel workshop sessions exploring Australia's role in global AI safety efforts and other related questions. 

Keynote speakers are still being confirmed and will be announced shortly. 

Organising Committee 

This inaugural event is organised by the following committee:

Tiberio Caetano, Gradient InstituteLiam Carroll, Gradient Institute and TimaeusDaniel Murfet, The University of MelbourneGreg Sadler, Good Ancestors PolicyKim Weatherall, The University of SydneyGeordie Williamson, The University of Sydney

Partners

This event is made possible thanks to the support of the following organisations:

Gradient InstituteSydney Knowledge HubSydney Mathematical Research InstituteTimaeusThe University of Sydney

Application Process

We kindly ask that you fill in this application form which will be used for selection purposes if we receive more applications than available slots at the forum. 

26th September: Applications open10th October: Notifications of acceptance begin

For questions, contact Liam Carroll at liam.carroll@gradientinstitute.org.

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