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Richard Ngo

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Ngo is an AI safety researcher and philosopher who reframed alignment around how modern deep-learning systems could develop unwanted goals. He co-authored The Alignment Problem from a Deep Learning Perspective and designed the widely used Alignment Fundamentals curriculum.

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Sep 2021-Nov 2024Research Scientist,
Oct 2018-Sep 2020Research Engineer,
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Work and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.

Last editorial review: September 12, 2026

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