CAIS founder Dan Hendrycks launches AI safety intro course on Coursera
irinarish · x · 2026-10-03
Dan Hendrycks, founder of the Center for AI Safety, launched "Introduction to AI Safety" on Coursera — 3 modules, 4 hours, beginner level:
- Intro to AI: capabilities, history, drivers/constraints, AGI
- AI Risks: malicious use, loss of control, concentration of power
- AI Governance: governance at corporate, national, and international levels
8 videos (39 min), 3 assignments, free to join, updated October 2026.
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