About AI Safety Montréal
What we mean by AI safety
AI safety is the effort to understand and reduce the risks posed by increasingly capable AI systems, to people, to institutions, to the broader world. It asks how we develop and deploy these systems responsibly, with risks understood, managed, and governed.
The field spans technical research (alignment, interpretability, robustness), governance and policy, ethics, and societal impact. We take an inclusive view, from formal verification of neural networks to international policy coordination. For an overview, see the International AI Safety Report, led by Yoshua Bengio with 100+ experts.
What we do
Montréal hosts one of the world's largest AI research ecosystems, anchored by Mila. This hub connects the people working to make that ecosystem safer.
- Events & talks: meetups, talks, and workshops on AI safety, ethics, and governance (calendar).
- Coworking & events space: a community space at Ω Labs to work alongside others and host gatherings.
- Programs: workshops, hackathons, and 1-on-1 advising (programs).
- Newsletter: a monthly roundup of research, events, and policy (read & subscribe).
- Ecosystem: a map of the local labs, institutes, and community groups (directory).
Who runs it
This site and most events are organized by Horizon Omega, a Canadian nonprofit working to reduce AI risk through community building, research, and public engagement. The community includes 1,600+ members. Meet the team →
Talk to an organizer
New to the field, or figuring out your next step? Book a free 1-on-1 with an organizer.
Get involved
- New to the field? Start here.
- Come to an event or join the reading group.
- List your event or organization: team@horizonomega.org.