Center for HumanCompatible AI

The Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI) is a research institute located in Berkeley, California. It is a small company with 24 employees. CHAI focuses on developing the theoretical and practical foundations for AI systems that are demonstrably beneficial. Their research aims to shift the direction of AI development away from simply achieving any objective, towards a focus on generating outcomes that are provably good for humanity. CHAI believes that the unpredictable nature of advanced AI systems poses a risk, as solutions developed by these systems could potentially have negative and irreversible consequences for humans. To address this, they are working to ensure AI systems are designed with a core focus on generating beneficial behavior. This involves incorporating insights from social sciences in addition to AI research, as the concept of "beneficial" is inherently tied to human values and needs. For more information about CHAI's research and initiatives, please visit their website at humancompatible.ai.