Ryan Kidd
Co-executive director of MATS (the AI safety research mentorship program), focused on building and scaling AI safety research talent pipelines and advising on alignment, governance, and research strategy.
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Jan 4, 2026 • 1h 54min
Building & Scaling the AI Safety Research Community, with Ryan Kidd of MATS
Ryan Kidd, Co-Executive Director of MATS, delves into the landscape of AI safety research and the development of talent pipelines. He discusses the urgent need for governance in AI, sharing insights on AGI timelines and the complexities of aligning safety with capabilities. Ryan breaks down MATS' research archetypes and what top organizations seek in candidates. He emphasizes the growing demand for AI tools proficiency and the challenges facing applicants in this competitive field. Buckle up for a fascinating exploration of AI's future and safety!
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Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 32min
Scaling AI Safety Through Mentorship w/ Dr. Ryan Kidd
Dr. Ryan Kidd, co-executive director of MATS and former physics PhD, shares how he scaled a premier AI safety talent pipeline. He defines the high-impact "amplifier" archetype and why it is under-served. He explains rigorous mentor selection, balancing funder priorities with research independence, and the value of geographic hubs plus remote access. Practical field-building strategies and program design are front and center.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 17min
Ep 10 - Accelerated training to become an AI safety researcher w/ Ryan Kidd (Co-Director, MATS)
Ryan Kidd, Co-Director at MATS, discusses the accelerated training program for AI safety researchers, research directions, alignment gaps, and the importance of ethical decision-making in AI safety. They explore quantum decoherence, open-source innovation trade-offs, AI model training, aligning models, dangers of sycophancy, and human feedback mechanisms in AI safety research.
