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AI safety field faces critical shortage of skilled generalists and operators, prompting launch of Generator Residency program to create career pathways beyond traditional research roles.

AI safety field faces critical shortage of skilled generalists and operators, prompting launch of Generator Residency program to create career pathways beyond traditional research roles.

The AI safety ecosystem lacks competent generalists such as program managers, fieldbuilders, operators, and organization leaders, despite having sufficient researcher talent.

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