AI Risk Mitigation - Students’ Perspectives: Audrey Lorvo

AI Risk Mitigation: Students’ Perspectives from MIT FutureTech and the MIT AI Alignment Group

Audrey Lorvo
Computer Science, Economics, and Data Science Major, MIT
Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC) Scholar, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing

As AI permeates every sector of the economy, addressing and mitigating its associated risks becomes increasingly crucial. For firms developing and deploying AI, the institutions governing its use, and individuals navigating this technological shift, identifying and managing the most critical risks remains a significant challenge.

This talk will first explore how MIT FutureTech’s AI Risk Repository and Risk Index provide a comprehensive framework to help organizations prioritize AI risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. Next, Lorvo will highlight the perspective of the MIT AI Alignment Club, featuring student voices and showcasing various avenues of student-led research. By examining why so many MIT students are pivoting their careers toward AI safety, we will illustrate how the next generation of researchers and leaders is working to shape a more secure and resilient AI-driven future.

Finally, Lorvo will propose ways to bridge the gap between students, research centers, policymakers, and businesses to build a path toward safer AI systems.