Laith Rastanawi
Software Consultant & Mathematician
Berlin-based software consultant and mathematician, working on software systems and AI integration for enterprise clients. PhD in Mathematics from Freie Universität Berlin, with research in computational geometry and discrete mathematics. Interested in AI safety, with a focus on evaluation, failure modes, and monitoring of advanced AI systems.
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Released a preview of NeedToKnow-Bench, a benchmark for testing whether LLM assistants can complete tasks without leaking sensitive context. · Repository
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Completed BlueDot Impact's Technical AI Safety course, covering current safety techniques, threat modelling through kill chain analysis, and developing an action plan for contributing to AI safety. · Certificate
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Represented DS-FG and SALI at the first anniversary of the Neuanfang für Syrien platform, hosted by the BMZ in Berlin. SALI was featured in the exhibition gallery. · LinkedIn Post
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Completed BlueDot Impact's Future of AI course, an introduction to today's AI systems through hands-on demos and case studies, paths toward AGI, and the societal implications of these technologies. · Certificate
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Completed the IEP Ambassador Program by the Institute for Economics and Peace, a six-week program on global peace research, the Global Peace Index, and Positive Peace frameworks. · Certificate
