Events
Upcoming Events
Are We in Control?
September 23, 2026 · 6:30–7:30 PM
Nau Hall 211
Come discuss the recent HuggingFace incident, in which OpenAI agents escaped internal environments, coordinated agent swarms of over 700 agents, and hacked external companies. Pizza will be provided.
AI Safety Hackathon
October 9-16, 2026
Kickoff Oct. 9; build day at the Capital One Hub Oct. 16
Work with a team to open up and stress-test AI systems, then build an evaluation around an interpretability, safety, or cybersecurity question. No prior interpretability experience required.
Past Events
Estimathon
Participants tested their estimation and calibration skills on AI-related questions while competing for $300 in prizes.
Interest Meeting
Students learned more about VAISI's mission and ways to get involved, then stayed to chat with the VAISI team over pizza.
AI Fair
VAISI hosted a table at the AI Fair, where students stopped by to chat and learn more about what we do.
AI Policy Hackathon
A week-long hackathon focused on AI policy. Participants will work in teams to develop policy proposals and solutions to pressing AI governance challenges.
Future of AI Panel
Professors Anton Korinek, David Evans, and David Danks discussed the future of AI, moderated by VAISI president Jason Chin. Format: 5–6pm guided panel discussion, 6–6:30pm audience Q&A.
HooHacks
Virginia's biggest hackathon and one of the top 50 collegiate hackathons in the US. VAISI sponsored the AI Safety and Alignment Evaluations track, challenging participants to build projects focused on the safe creation and deployment of AI models.
AI Progress Estimation Game
A team-based competition where groups competed to answer AI-related estimation questions. Teams vied for hundreds of dollars in prizes in a fast-paced, collaborative format.
Eli Lifland Speaker Event
Eli Lifland, co-author of AI 2027, spoke about his research, current projects in AI safety, and advice for students looking to contribute to the field. The talk was followed by an open Q&A session.
Are We in Control?
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
Nau Hall 211
Come discuss the recent HuggingFace incident, in which OpenAI agents escaped internal environments, coordinated agent swarms of over 700 agents, and hacked external companies. Pizza will be provided.