Many AI policy careers won’t matter. Here’s how to find one that will.

If you want to shape how AI develops, working on US AI policy could be highly effective. But the US policy ecosystem is huge, and some roles are much promising than others. In November, we published an overview of where to work to have an impact in US AI policy, with guidance for judging which policy institutions will matter most and our views on the most impactful places to work right now - from federal agencies to think tanks. A few key pieces of advice: Be ready for policy windows.