What should you do next?

By · Published June 22nd, 2026 ·

Question 1 of 3

Do you work at a frontier AI company, or expect to soon?

For example: a research, engineering, policy, or ops role at OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, or SpaceXAI.

Here’s what we think you should do next

Question 2 of 3

Do you hold a position of political or public influence?

For example: elected office, a government or regulatory role, party or campaign staff, journalism, a large public following, or an academic platform.

Here’s what we think you should do next

Question 3 of 3

Do you have professional skills, connections, or work that could be leveraged to affect how AI gets built or used?

For example, skills or a job in: tech, security, law, policy, finance, education, or any field that touches how AI tools are adopted or governed.

Here’s what we think you should do next

“Ethan Perez

The advising team is incredibly well-researched and connected in AI safety. Their advice is far more insightful, personalized, and impact-focused than most of what I got from Google, self-reflection, or the peers or mentors I would typically go to.

Ethan PerezResearch ScientistAnthropic
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Our 1:1 advisors can connect you with other current and former lab employees who are working right now on AI risk advocacy, and help you think through the best ways to make an impact given your position.
Why now▾

If you work at a frontier AI company, you have rare expertise and influence that may disappear soon. There are now dozens of examples of current and former frontier employees using that leverage to shape the future of AI. To name just a few from OpenAI itself:

  • Current employees have publicly and privately raised concerns about the company’s political activities, prompting meaningful clarifications and commitments from OpenAI.
  • Jade Leung, former OpenAI Governance Lead, is now CTO of the UK Government’s AI Security Institute.
  • Daniel Kokotajlo, former OpenAI Policy Researcher, went on to found the AI Futures Project and co-author the influential AI 2027 report.
“Cullen O'Keefe

80,000 Hours advising showed me that I could pursue a career that was both ethically and personally rewarding. They showed me that my job horizons — and therefore opportunities to do good — were broader than I had thought, even with my heavy involvement in effective altruism.

Cullen O’KeefeDirector of ResearchInstitute for Law & AI
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Our 1:1 advisors can connect you to organizations that help people with influence get up to speed quickly on AI and its risk, and help you figure out how best to use your platform.
Why now▾

AI is rising in its importance to members of the public faster than any other issue. It’s also a relatively new topic of public conversation; public opinion on AI is not divided along clear partisan lines or heavily influenced by established interest groups — for now. This may be a brief moment during which public messaging on AI and its risks is extremely high-leverage.

“Renn Karageorgieva

My advisor really went above and beyond and used every opportunity to immerse me in the world of AI safety. My advisor was also the one who connected me with SaferAI’s chief of staff, who encouraged me to apply for a role they had just published that I had somehow not seen on job boards. I had the job within a few weeks after that.

Renn KarageorgievaCommunications and Operations SpecialistSaferAI
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Our 1:1 advisors can suggest promising job opportunities, introduce you to helpful contacts in your field, and help you figure out how to pivot your career.
Why now▾

This is a unique moment in AI. Many of the world’s major institutions and professional fields are urgently figuring out what the advent of powerful AI systems means for them. Right now, lawyers, educators, and financial professionals who are willing to get up to speed on AI and AI risk can have tremendous influence on how society navigates future advancements in AI progress.

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Right now, elected officials, thought leaders, and many individuals in your personal network are still shaping their views on AI and AI risk. Making sure the most important people in your life know you care about this issue can make a huge difference.

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