Effective Altruism NYC
About Effective Altruism NYC
A community dedicated to using evidence and reason to figure out how to benefit others as much as possible, and taking action on that basis.
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Upcoming Events
EA Data & Tech Meetup
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
You are hosting this event. View the public page at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://luma.com/event/evt-CHJJM4C9breGutV&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1770482758561135&usg=AOvVaw1lmP2ynEaT6fyKlAXFd7nM" target="_blank">https://luma.com/event/evt-CHJJM4C9breGutV</a> Manage the event at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://luma.com/event/manage/evt-CHJJM4C9breGutV&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1770482758561135&usg=AOvVaw308wWLa1jyC3UivlhtaSXu" target="_blank">https://luma.com/event/manage/evt-CHJJM4C9breGutV</a> Address: Juke Bar New York, New York United States Come join other EA's working in data and tech for a casual meet up at Juke Bar. Hope to see you there! Hosted by Jonathan Calenzani
AI Safety Discussion
📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Address:<br>26 Broadway floor 3 the primary >New York, New York<br>United States<br><br>Come join others interested in AI safety for a focused discussion.<br><br>Register here: <a href="https://luma.com/p3p7ry1w">https://luma.com/p3p7ry1w</a><br><br>Hosted by Jonathan Calenzani
AI Safety Coworking Day at Collider
📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Join us for a dedicated coworking day bringing together current AI safety researchers, policy professionals, and those exploring career transitions into this critical field. Whether you're already working on technical alignment, AI governance, or considering how your skills could contribute to ensuring beneficial AI development, this is an opportunity to connect with others working on one of humanity's most pressing challenges.
Special Speaker Event Scott Weathers on AI-Enabled Biological Risks
📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Address:<br>Check event page for more details.<br><br><br><br><strong>Join EA NYC on February 19th for a Critical Discussion on AI-Enabled Biological Risks with Scott Weathers</strong><br>Scott Weathers will speak to EA NYC about the emerging threat of AI models enabling non-experts to create novel pathogens—and the bipartisan policy efforts underway to address this risk before it's too late.<br> <br>Scott's unique perspective combines: <ul><li><br>Frontline experience working with both the Trump Administration and bipartisan members of Congress on biological security policy<br> </li><li><br>Deep expertise on the "uplift" problem: how AI models are lowering barriers to creating dangerous biological agents</li><li><br>Practical insights on navigating government as a career pathway for those wanting policy impact </li></ul><br>He'll share how the Trump Administration's Executive Order catalyzed bipartisan action, why current AI capabilities pose unprecedented biological risks, and how targeted policy interventions can protect the public while enabling beneficial research. As AI capabilities rapidly advance, the window for effective governance is narrow—making this one of the most time-sensitive policy challenges in both AI safety and biosecurity.<br>Scott serves as Associate Director of Government Affairs at Americans for Responsible Innovation, focusing on AIxBio risks. He previously worked in the House of Representatives for three Democratic members and earned his MSc from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Vox, and other major outlets.<br> <br>Please register here: <a target="_blank" href="https://luma.com/aey5yi54">https://luma.com/aey5yi54</a><br>Hosted by Jonathan Calenzani
EA NYC Vegan Dim Sum
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Address:<br>Bodhi Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant<br>New York, New York<br>United States<br><br>Please join EA NYC for our monthly vegan dim sum.<br>- All are welcome! - Cost per meal: variable, likely $25-$30 - If you’d like to attend but have any concerns, please get in touch with Megan<br>Join for an EA NYC community favorite: tasty and affordable vegan dim sum!<br><br>Register here <a href="https://luma.com/tw2knbr8">https://luma.com/tw2knbr8</a><br><br>Hosted by Jonathan Calenzani