Plugging the generalist gap in AI safety with freelancers

Published on June 18, 2026 12:22 PM GMTTLDR:The field of AI safety is bottlenecked on talent. Running recruitment processes is expensive and time-consuming. Freelancers are overlooked. Hiring freelancers can provide a way to quickly and cheaply test a person's fit within an org, and vice versa. Plus, real work gets completed, and freelancers get both compensation and a portfolio piece.Last week, I wrote about my experience of transitioning into AI safety as a generalist in 2026. Immediately afte...