AI Compass DC
Your guide to DC's AI safety community
Whether you want to learn about AI, mitigate its risks, maximize its benefits, or protect the vulnerable — find the communities, resources, and events that match your interests.
Explore ResourcesLearn About AI
Courses, newsletters, and blogs to build your understanding of artificial intelligence — from the basics to the cutting edge.
Generative AI for Everyone
Free course by Andrew Ng — no coding required. Covers how generative AI works, prompt engineering strategies, and real-world applications for any profession.
Transformer News
Newsletter covering the power and politics of transformative AI. News roundups, explainers, and features on the forces shaping AI's trajectory.
Jasmine Sun's Blog
Essays on AI and Silicon Valley culture — an anthropology of disruption. Critical thinking about how technology reshapes society and who it affects.
SCSP AI Expo
Major DC event convening government, academic, and industry leaders to explore AI competitiveness, security, and responsible deployment.
Mitigate Risks
Resources for understanding and reducing the potential harms of AI — from concentration of power to misuse and misalignment.
Transformer News
Newsletter covering the power and politics of transformative AI. News roundups, explainers, and features on the forces shaping AI's trajectory.
Jasmine Sun's Blog
Essays on AI and Silicon Valley culture — an anthropology of disruption. Critical thinking about how technology reshapes society and who it affects.
Public AI Slack
Community exploring publicly-owned AI infrastructure to strengthen democracy and counter corporate concentration. Connected to Brookings research on how public AI can serve the public interest.
Renaissance Philanthropy Programs
Communities of ARPA program managers, policy entrepreneurs, and science accelerators working on responsible innovation and directing resources toward societal benefit.
Maximize Benefits
Communities and programs applying AI for social good — in health, climate, civic life, and economic opportunity.
Generative AI for Everyone
Free course by Andrew Ng — no coding required. Covers how generative AI works, prompt engineering strategies, and real-world applications for any profession.
The Upskilling Labs
Hands-on community learning in AI applied to health, climate, and civics. Anchored in local libraries and community spaces, serving underserved populations.
Renaissance Philanthropy Programs
Communities of ARPA program managers, policy entrepreneurs, and science accelerators working on responsible innovation and directing resources toward societal benefit.
Startups & AI Walks
In-person AI community walks in DC fostering connections, conversations, and new ideas among practitioners, founders, and the AI-curious.
Protect the Vulnerable
Efforts to ensure AI serves everyone — especially communities most likely to be affected by automated decision-making.
Jasmine Sun's Blog
Essays on AI and Silicon Valley culture — an anthropology of disruption. Critical thinking about how technology reshapes society and who it affects.
Public AI Slack
Community exploring publicly-owned AI infrastructure to strengthen democracy and counter corporate concentration. Connected to Brookings research on how public AI can serve the public interest.
The Upskilling Labs
Hands-on community learning in AI applied to health, climate, and civics. Anchored in local libraries and community spaces, serving underserved populations.
Upcoming Events
In-person and virtual gatherings in the DC area where you can learn, connect, and get involved.
Outdoor Discussion Walk: AI and the Future of Work / Jobs
A walking discussion exploring how AI is reshaping employment, the future of work, and what it means for workers and communities.
Presented by AI Discussion Club
Code, Power, and the Public: Women Shaping AI for Democracy
An event highlighting women leaders working at the intersection of AI, civic technology, and democratic governance.
Presented by Civic Tech DC
Startups & AI Walks
Casual in-person walks for the DC AI and startup community. Great for meeting people and swapping ideas in a low-key setting.
Presented by AI Safety & Community IRL
SCSP AI Expo
A major convening in Washington, DC bringing together government, academic, and industry leaders on AI competitiveness and responsible deployment.
Presented by Special Competitive Studies Project
Join the Community
Ongoing groups and channels where you can connect with others working on AI safety, policy, and civic tech in the DC area.
Public AI Slack
An open Slack community exploring how publicly-owned AI infrastructure can strengthen democracy and serve the public interest.
AI Discussion Club
Hosts outdoor discussion walks and meetups exploring AI's impact on work, society, and the future. DC-based and welcoming to newcomers.
Civic Tech DC
A community of technologists, designers, and policy advocates building technology for civic good in the DC area.