China-related AI safety and governance

China is a leading country in AI. If you have a background in China you may be able to help ensure its development benefits everyone. Narrated by AI. ---Outline:(02:50) Sometimes recommended -- personal fit dependent(03:02) Review status(03:07) Why pursue this path?(03:11) 1. Safely managing the introduction of AI may require unprecedented international coordination.(04:46) 2. Coordination between China and the US on AI safety would require deliberate effort.(05:54) 3. There is growing interest in AI safety and governance in China.(08:20) 4. You could help pioneer the subfield of China-Western coordination on AI safety and governance.(09:45) 5. Gaining and leveraging expertise on China is a promising option in general.(10:49) Arguments against pursuing this path(10:53) 1. It's far from guaranteed you'd have a large impact in this career.(12:53) 2. There is a possibility of doing harm.(14:01) 3. There are potential abuses of AI-enabled technology.(15:10) 4. There are complex international political considerations and uncertainties.(18:09) Do I need to be Chinese to pursue these paths?(20:31) Ideas for where to aim longer term(20:52) AI safety researchers and engineers at top Chinese AI companies(24:01) AI safety researchers and professors at top Chinese AI academic labs(26:26) AI governance researchers at Chinese think tanks and universities(28:43) AI governance researchers at key long-term-focused research groups(30:10) AI safety and interdisciplinary researchers focusing on problems of cooperation(32:46) AI-focused translators and publishing advisors(34:16) AI governance or policy advisors at top Chinese AI companies(37:07) AI governance or policy advisors at top AI companies in the US and UK(39:01) China AI analysts at top think tanks in the US and the UK(40:54) Alternative routes that we haven't investigated(42:20) Personal fit(42:45) Bilingualism and/or cross-cultural communication skills(43:38) Strong networking abilities (especially for policy roles)(44:02) Good judgement and prudence(45:12) Learn more(47:14) Additional resources(47:18) Top recommendations(47:51) Further recommendations The original text contained 23 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: February 10th, 2022 Last updated: February 17th, 2026 Source: https://80000hours.org/career-reviews/china-related-ai-safety-governance --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.