Geoff Ralston, former president of Y Combinator, has announced the launch of the Safe Artificial Intelligence Fund (SAIF) aimed at investing in startups focused on enhancing AI safety and responsible deployment. The fund will provide $100,000 checks, with a cap of $10 million, targeting projects that improve AI decision-making transparency and compliance. Ralston emphasizes a commitment to safe AI, distinguishing his approach from broader AI investments. He will also offer mentorship and leverage his extensive network to support selected startups. Notably, Ralston will avoid funding fully autonomous weapons systems.