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 - Train your own sparse autoencoders.
 - Generate feature dashboards with the [SAE-Vis Library](https://github.com/callummcdougall/sae_vis/tree/main).
 
+SAE Lens is the result of many different researchers working collectively to improve humanities understanding of neural networks, many of whom are motivated by a desire to [safeguard humanity from risks posed by artificial intelligence](https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/artificial-intelligence/). 
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+This library is maintained by [Joseph Bloom](https://www.jbloomaus.com/) and [David Channin](https://github.com/chanind).
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