For some people, working on AI policy could be one of the most impactful things they could do with their career. This article lays out why I think this, and how to get into the field.
My favourite newsletters, articles and reading lists on the intersection of AI policy, security and AI safety.
The case for applying to the AAAS S&T Fellowship if you have a PhD and are interested in working in US AI policy.
Reporting back on policy development efforts from the early years of the Centre for Effective Altruism. I outline a model of policy development and use it to show why many of the policies we discussed weren’t ready to be implemented.
Current emissions of methane, black carbon and other short-lived climate pollutants do little to contribute to peak warming. We explore the role of these gases in meeting temperature targets.
Peak warming can be estimated from two quantities: cumulative emissions of long-lived greenhouse gases, plus the rate of emissions of short-lived ones. We discuss what this means for setting emission targets.
Total carbon burned controls total warming, but the rate of CO₂-induced warming is controlled by the rate of emissions. We explore the implications of this, and of emissions floors, for setting targets.
The options for setting emissions targets to tackle climate change, the scientific case for each, and some new options that more predictably constrain warming.
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