AI Safety India is a special interest group founded in January 2023. We connect academics, students, and professionals across India working to ensure advanced AI is developed safely and for the benefit of everyone.
A flourishing India — and world — where AI is developed with the transparency, rigor, and care it demands. A world where AI is safe and beneficial for all people, especially those in India and the Global South who are often underrepresented in AI governance conversations.
To connect and support India's AI safety community — through research, education, and policy engagement — and bridge it with the global AI safety ecosystem. We build the research, governance, and community infrastructure to make that possible.
India is one of the fastest-growing AI ecosystems in the world — with world-class technical talent, ambitious policy ambitions, and growing influence in global AI governance. We focus where Indian voices can have the highest leverage.
Supporting researchers in India working on interpretability, robustness, and value alignment — connecting them to global networks, mentors, and funding opportunities to accelerate their impact.
Building India's contribution to global AI governance — informing policymakers and public discourse with evidence-based perspectives on AI risks and opportunities.
Running monthly seminars, reading groups, and fellowships to grow a thriving Indian AI safety community. We are open to anyone curious about AI safety, from IITs to startups.
We take a long-term, community-first approach — building durable institutions, relationships, and knowledge bases that will matter as AI systems grow more capable.
We grow a connected, supportive network of AI safety researchers, practitioners, and advocates across India — fostering collaboration over competition.
We rely on reason, evidence, and subject-matter experts to guide our priorities — from technical alignment to governance and policy.
We maintain strong ties with the global AI safety community — bridging Indian talent and perspectives with international research organisations and policymakers.