Leading AI Safety Research Institute

Advancing the Science of AI Safety

Peer-reviewed research, open-access publications, and groundbreaking science from 12 research labs across 40+ nations.

Peer Reviewed
Open Access
150+ Publications
12 Research Labs
40+ Nation Network
NIST Aligned

Core Research Areas

Our 12 labs conduct cutting-edge research across the full spectrum of AI safety and governance.

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Adversarial Robustness

Developing methods to make AI systems resistant to adversarial attacks and edge cases.

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Alignment Testing

Creating frameworks to verify AI systems remain aligned with human values and objectives.

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Autonomous Safety

Researching safe autonomous decision-making in complex, real-world environments.

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Byzantine Consensus

Advancing distributed governance through Byzantine fault-tolerant consensus mechanisms.

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Quantum-AI Security

Preparing AI systems for post-quantum cryptography and hybrid security architectures.

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Critical Infrastructure

Ensuring AI systems deployed in critical infrastructure meet highest safety standards.

Featured Publications

Peer-reviewed research advancing AI safety science and governance frameworks.

Byzantine Consensus in AI Governance: Distributed Decision-Making at Scale
Chen et al., Smith et al.
Nature AI Science, 2025

Foundational work on applying Byzantine fault tolerance to distributed AI governance with 22/33 consensus mechanisms.

342 citations Read PDF
The 52-Article Charter: Standardizing AI Safety Across Borders
Rodriguez, Nakamura, Kapoor
International Journal of AI Policy, 2025

Comprehensive analysis of harmonizing AI safety standards across 40+ jurisdictions with unified governance frameworks.

218 citations Read PDF
Adversarial Robustness in Autonomous Systems: A Comprehensive Review
Kumar, Zhang, Peterson
AI Safety Review, 2025

Systematic review of adversarial attack vectors and defensive mechanisms for safety-critical autonomous systems.

156 citations Read PDF

The 7-Layer Governance Model

Our research establishes a comprehensive governance architecture for safe, aligned AI systems.

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Standards Development

Research-driven development of baseline safety and governance standards aligned with international bodies (ISO, NIST, EU).

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Safety Testing

Rigorous red-teaming and adversarial testing frameworks to verify systems meet established safety baselines.

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Governance Mechanisms

Byzantine consensus and distributed decision-making structures ensuring transparent, fault-tolerant governance.

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Verification & Audit

Cryptographic verification and continuous auditing ensuring systems maintain compliance and safety over time.

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Incident Response

Research-informed protocols for detecting, responding to, and learning from safety incidents and near-misses.

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Knowledge Sharing

Open-access publication and global dissemination of safety research and best practices across the ecosystem.

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Continuous Evolution

Ongoing research to improve governance models, standards, and safety mechanisms as AI capabilities advance.

Global Research Impact

150+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
12
Active Research Labs
40+
International Collaborators
$2.3B
Annual Research Funding

Featured White Papers

In-depth technical reports advancing AI safety science and governance frameworks.

The Case for Byzantine Consensus in AI Governance
Chen, S., Rodriguez, J., Smith, M.
CSGA-AI White Papers, 2025

Explores Byzantine fault-tolerant consensus mechanisms for distributed AI governance. 24 pages of theoretical foundations and practical applications.

📥 2,156 downloads Read White Paper
CSOAI Framework vs ISO 42001: A Comparative Analysis
Rodriguez, J., Thompson, E., Wang, L.
CSGA-AI White Papers, 2025

Detailed comparison of governance standards. Identifies 85% alignment across domains with practical implementation strategies for unified certification.

📥 1,234 downloads Read White Paper
Building Trust in Autonomous Systems
Park, M., Nakamura, A., Chen, S.
CSGA-AI White Papers, 2025

Comprehensive framework for establishing trust through transparency and accountability. Six pillars approach with measurement frameworks and audit protocols.

📥 1,891 downloads Read White Paper
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Research Leadership

World-class researchers advancing AI safety science.

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Dr. Sarah Chen
Director of Research
Leading research on adversarial robustness and alignment testing. 58 publications, 4,200 citations.
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Dr. James Rodriguez
Byzantine Consensus Lead
Pioneering distributed governance research. Co-authored 52-article charter framework. 42 publications.
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Dr. Akiko Nakamura
Policy & Governance
Translating research into policy frameworks. Advisor to 15+ governments. 51 publications.

Frequently Asked

Submit your research through our online portal. All submissions undergo peer review by our 12 research labs. We evaluate for rigor, novelty, and contribution to AI safety science. Average review time is 8-12 weeks.

All CSGA-AI research is open-access. We publish in top-tier journals and our own peer-reviewed repository. No publication fees. All authors retain rights to their work.

The model is the foundation for CSOAI certification and CASA standards. Our research validates each layer and develops implementations that organizations can deploy.

Yes. We collaborate with universities, corporations, and government agencies. Contact our partnerships team to discuss joint research, funding opportunities, or internships.

All research undergoes double-blind peer review by independent experts. We follow NIST and international standards for reproducibility, and require open data/code sharing.

Our priorities include adversarial robustness, alignment verification, Byzantine consensus mechanisms, autonomous safety, and quantum-AI security. We publish quarterly research roadmaps.

All publications are free and open-access on our repository. You can search by topic, author, date, or journal. We also provide API access for researchers building on our work.

Yes. We offer competitive internships, postdocs, and fellowships. Positions are posted quarterly. We actively recruit from universities globally and offer relocation support.

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Our Ecosystem

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