SPAR doubles cohort, admits 830 people into Fall 2026 round
austinc3301 · x · 2026-09-08
SPAR (Supervision Program for AI Research Risks) accepted 830 people into its Fall 2026 round, doubling the number of participants from the previous cycle. The program pairs researchers with mentors on AI safety research projects; the rapid growth signals rising demand for AI safety research training.
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