#114 - Fusion Energy Jobs, Good News in 2023, and Urban Planning!
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In the News
🌍 2023 was a good year for climate change
🗓️ 2023 was also a good year for a lot of things
🌗 We got pics of Jupiter’s moon Io from NASA’s Juno mission.
🦾 Humanoid robots have their work cut out for them
Opportunities
Interested in fusion energy? There are a bunch of openings and opportunities with the US Fusion Energy initiative. Check them out and see if any appeal to you!
Stability is looking for a model safety engineer. In their words, “we are looking for model safety engineers in the text and image modality who are passionate about generative models and creative applications of AI and at the same time understand the risks they can pose. In particular, we are looking for individuals with experience in red teaming as well as defenses of attacks when it comes to malicious prompts for text-to-image and language models. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of natural language processing (NLP) techniques and a track record of developing and implementing effective strategies to mitigate risks associated with text-to-image and language models. They should be proactive in identifying potential vulnerabilities and possess a hacker mindset to anticipate and counteract malicious inputs. Additionally, a strong ethical compass and a commitment to the responsible use of AI technology are essential attributes we seek in the ideal Model Safety Engineer.” Sound like you? Apply here!
We just found out about Deep Science Ventures and we’re wondering how it took us this long to hear of them! They’re a tech transfer office and a Y Combinator rolled into one! Check them out and send this to folks who might fit the bill as potential applicants. One of their initiatives is in need of a SWE for their decarbonization platform.
We’ve heard great things about the folks at Pioneer, and the accelerator is currently accepting applications. Check it out and apply if you’re actively working on a startup!
What We’re Watching
Congress quietly renewed a highly controversial law allowing warantless surveillance of Americans communicating with foreigners.
Government services sites are lagging behind on accessibility. “The government as a whole is not meeting the minimum standard or legal obligation to provide equal access to all members of the public and federal employees with disabilities.”
Super wholesome piece about Kwesi Afrifa, a computer scientist and urban planner trying to make cities thrive.
Quotes We Love
“Instead of being in awe that the moment in front of you even exists, you fight with it to make it match what you want.”
-Michael Singer, from Living Untethered
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