Center For Artificial Intelligence Safety Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (U05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Center For Artificial Intelligence Safety Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Artificial Intelligence Safety Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO REDUCE SOCIETAL-SCALE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) BY ADVANCING SAFETY RESEARCH, BUILDING THE FIELD OF AI SAFETY RESEARCHERS, AND PROMOTING SAFETY STANDARDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HAVING RECENTLY FORMED IN APRIL 2022, THE ORGANIZATION IS IN ITS EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES. KEY ACTIVITIES DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD INCLUDE HOSTING THE ML SAFETY WORKSHOP AND TROJAN DETECTION COMPETITION AND LAUNCHING ITS INAUGURAL PHILOSOPHY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. THE ML SAFETY WORKSHOP, HELD AT THE PRESTIGIOUS NEURIPS CONFERENCE, DREW OVER 140 PAPERS AND SPEAKERS FROM TOP UNIVERSITIES, BENEFITING HUNDREDS OF ATTENDEES. THE TROJAN DETECTION COMPETITION, DONE IN COLLABORATION WITH LEADING ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, RECEIVED OVER 1,200 SUBMISSIONS FROM 70 TEAMS.
DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO LAUNCHED ITS INAUGURAL PHILOSOPHY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM WHICH ENGAGES PHILOSOPHERS FROM VARIOUS DISCIPLINES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EMERGING FIELD OF AI SAFETY THROUGH FOCUSED RESEARCH AND FIELD-BUILDING EFFORTS. FELLOWS CRITIQUE AND BUILD ON THE EXISTING CONCEPTUAL AI SAFETY LITERATURE, CREATING NEW CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS TO GUIDE TECHNICAL RESEARCH, AS WELL AS PRODUCE ORIGINAL PAPERS FOR PUBLICATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Daniel James Hendrycks President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $119,465 |
Oliver Zhang Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rune Tybirk Kvist Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,658,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,658,500 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $47 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,660,060 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $121,604 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,161 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $237,128 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,694 |
Payroll taxes | $29,249 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,083 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $625 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,733 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $92,893 |
Travel | $16,263 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $98,320 |
Total functional expenses | $816,760 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,896,229 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $47,185 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,943,414 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100,114 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $100,114 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,560 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,841,740 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,943,414 |