Responsible AI Reading Group

Who We Are

We are an initiative within the AI LA Community, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting STEM communities across Greater Los Angeles. Our Responsible AI Reading Group (RAIRG) brings together professionals, researchers, policymakers, students, and enthusiasts passionate about enabling safe AI practices.

Our Mission:

Education - Foster education and dialogue around Responsible AI
Advocacy - Ensure AI advancement aligns with human values and societal well-being
Networking - Build a network of informed AI advocates across various sectors

What We Offer

Weekly Reading Sessions: Online discussions focusing on the latest research and news in Responsible AI.
Hands-On Learning Seminars: In-person events delving into specialized topics like bias in large language models and effective AI policies.
Community Advocacy: Opportunities for public feedback on AI risks through comments to organizations like NIST and federal agencies.
Monthly Mixers: Networking events to encourage collaboration within the AI community
Special events: Thematic events to explore a strategic topic (e.g. Responsible AI made in LA)
Non-profit consulting: please reach out to pm@joinai.la with your project scope 

Schedule

To see an up-to-date schedule, click here.

Prospective Topics for December & January

Responsible AI: Ethical AI, Well Being Meaning & Purpose - how humans find meaning & purpose and how that can correlate to AI
Privacy: privacy, security and information privacy
📚 Find notes from our previous meetings in our Reading Group Notes Archive.
🎖️ Interested in facilitating a meeting? Check out our Reading Group Facilitator Pack.

RAI Reading Group News

From Discussions to Hackathons: Join Us in Shaping the Future of AI Safety

Navigating the Complexities of Cryptocurrency Law: Insights from Justin Wales

Join Us!

Whether you're in tech, policy, academia, or simply curious about AI ethics, you're welcome to:

Attend our weekly discussions, monthly mixers, and special events
Stay at the forefront of Responsible AI discussions and developments
Contribute to shaping AI safety through feedback initiatives
Connect and network with like-minded professionals via our Discord channel and email updates

Join our community (it’s FREE!) and help establish Los Angeles as a hub for community-driven Responsible AI solutions and advocacy.