The Sydney AI Safety Fellowship 2026 has commenced a 10-week hybrid program in Sydney, aimed at addressing the risks of transitioning to advanced AI systems. Running from January 10 to March 1, the fellowship focuses on critical issues such as loss of control, AI-enabled pandemics, and societal-scale cyberattacks rather than general AI literacy. This initiative runs parallel to the Australian Government's launch of the Australian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI), marking a shift toward specialized, risk-focused training within the local AI sector.