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The FAA for AI — Defense-Grade Infrastructure

Strategic Alliance Established
CSOAI + Terranova + CSGA

The Council for the Safety of Artificial Intelligence is establishing the global standard for AI safety, ethics, and governance. With our strategic partnership with Terranova Aerospace and Defense Group and Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA), we now operate at defense-grade scale.

Our Byzantine Council—comprising 33 AI agents across 12 different providers—ensures no single entity controls AI safety decisions. Every assessment is publicly auditable. Every standard is openly developed. Every decision is transparent.

$161M institutional scale. 21 NATO-friendly countries. 24 Founding Council members.This is how safety should work—and now, for AI, it finally does.

The Problem

AI is Taking Jobs. We're Creating Them.

By 2030, AI will displace millions of workers. But it also creates a massive need for human oversight. Every AI system needs monitoring. Every algorithm needs auditing. Every decision needs review.

Without CSOAI

  • AI systems deployed without proper safety review
  • Companies struggle to find qualified compliance staff
  • Workers displaced by AI with no clear career path
  • Governments lack trained personnel for AI oversight

With CSOAI

  • Every AI system monitored by certified analysts
  • 10,000+ trained professionals ready to hire
  • New career path for displaced workers ($45-150/hr)
  • Global standard for AI safety governance
Our Mission

Protecting Humanity While Creating Careers

We're not just another certification body. We're building the infrastructure for a new profession: AI Safety Analyst—projected to become one of the top 10 jobs by 2045.

Train

Comprehensive training on EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001 frameworks. No coding required.

Certify

Rigorous certification exam with 70% passing threshold. Recognized by enterprises and governments worldwide.

Earn

Start earning $45-150/hour reviewing AI systems. Work remotely, set your own hours, make an impact.

What Makes Us Different

We're Not Just Talking. We're Building.

🤖 33-Agent Council: Democratic AI Oversight

Unlike single-vendor AI systems that can be biased, our 33-Agent Council uses Byzantine consensus across 12 different AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, and more). No single company controls the outcome. It's democracy for AI safety decisions.

Why it matters: When a company's own AI reviews their AI, there's a conflict of interest. Our multi-vendor approach ensures unbiased safety assessments.

👁️ Watchdog: Public Transparency

Every AI safety incident reported to CSOAI is public by default. No hiding failures. No sweeping problems under the rug. Companies are held accountable, and the public can see exactly what's happening.

Why it matters: Transparency builds trust. When AI companies know their safety record is public, they prioritize safety over speed.

🔄 SOAI-PDCA: Continuous Improvement

We don't just certify once and forget. Our SOAI-PDCA framework (Safety Oversight AI + Plan-Do-Check-Act) ensures continuous monitoring and improvement. AI systems are reviewed regularly, not just at launch.

Why it matters: AI systems evolve. A safe system today might be risky tomorrow. Continuous oversight catches problems before they become disasters.

💼 Job Creation: Not Just Compliance

Every other AI safety organization focuses on regulation. We focus on people. We're training 10,000+ analysts in the next 2 years. These aren't just certifications—they're careers. Real jobs. Real income. Real impact.

Why it matters: AI will displace millions of workers. We're creating a new profession that turns AI's threat into opportunity.

Our Commitment to You

We're building CSOAI in public. Every decision, every framework update, every certification standard is documented and transparent. We answer to the community, not shareholders. Our success is measured by one metric: Are we making AI safer while creating meaningful jobs?

Aligned with Global Standards

CSOAI training and certification aligns with the three major global AI governance frameworks: EU AI Act (Europe), NIST AI RMF (United States), and ISO 42001 (International). Our certification is recognized by enterprises and governments worldwide.

EU AI Act CompliantNIST AI RMF AlignedISO 42001 Certified
Strategic Alliance

Terranova + CSOAI + CSGA

A historic partnership focused on establishing enforceable, transparent, and globally accessible standards for AI safety, ethics, and governance.

Terranova Aerospace

Defense-grade infrastructure across 21 NATO-friendly countries with $161M institutional scale

CSOAI

Governance standards and 33-Agent Byzantine Council for unbiased AI safety assessments

CSGA

Global operations and reach ensuring compliance across regulatory frameworks worldwide

Special thanks to James Castle for being the catalyst that transformed CSOAI from vision into institutional reality. Your leadership, infrastructure, and belief in this mission is ensuring a safe and secure future for humanity.

And to our Founding Council members—Stephen J. Tonna, Dr. Richard Y Kim, Dr. Cari Miller, and 30+ others—your expertise, commitment, and trust in what we're building together has been extraordinary.

Our Leadership

Meet the Team Behind CSOAI

Dedicated to building the future of AI safety and creating meaningful careers

👤

Nick Templeman

Founder & CEO

Founder and Executive Director of CSOAI. Appointed AI Executive Engineer at Terranova and CSGA. Strategic architect of the global alliance for AI safety.

👤

James Castle

Co-Founder & Chairperson

CEO and Chief Security Officer of Terranova Aerospace and Defense Group. Chairperson of CSGA. Catalyst for transforming CSOAI into institutional reality.

Our Mission

  • Protect humanity from AI risks through rigorous safety oversight
  • Create careers for workers displaced by automation
  • Build transparency in AI governance globally
  • Establish standards aligned with EU AI Act, NIST RMF, and ISO 42001

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about CSOAI

Who can become an AI Safety Analyst?

Anyone with critical thinking skills and attention to detail. You don't need a computer science degree or coding experience. Our training teaches you everything you need to know about AI safety frameworks, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring.

How long does certification take?

Most students complete the training in 4-6 hours and pass the certification exam on their first attempt. The exam is 50 questions, 90 minutes, with a 70% passing threshold. You can retake it as many times as needed.

What do AI Safety Analysts actually do?

You review AI systems for compliance with safety frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001). This includes checking documentation, assessing risk levels, identifying bias, and writing safety reports. You work with our 33-Agent Council system to make final safety determinations.

How much can I earn?

Entry-level analysts start at $45/hour. Experienced analysts earn $75-150/hour depending on expertise and case complexity. All work is remote, and you set your own hours. Many analysts work part-time while maintaining other jobs.

Why should companies trust CSOAI?

Unlike single-vendor AI safety tools, CSOAI uses a 33-Agent Council with 12 different AI providers for unbiased assessments. Our Watchdog system is public by default, ensuring transparency. We're aligned with EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001—the three major global frameworks.

How is CSOAI different from other AI safety organizations?

Most AI safety organizations focus on research or advocacy. CSOAI is the only platform that combines training, certification, job creation, and operational oversight. We're not just talking about AI safety—we're building the workforce to enforce it.

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Global Impact

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Security & Compliance

  • Training delivered through ISO 27001:2022 certified infrastructure
  • Powered by SOC 2 Type II compliant platform (CSGA)
  • Built on enterprise-grade security infrastructure

© 2026 CSOAI. All rights reserved.

CSOAI Legal Structure

CSOAI LTD (Council Safety of Artificial Intelligence LTD), Company Number: 16939677, registered at 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom. As the world's first open-source FAA for AI, we operate as an independent Standards Body with 100% transparency. Our entire codebase, governance processes, and decision-making are publicly auditable. We maintain strict independence from all commercial AI vendors and technology companies. Our sole mission is to serve the public interest through independent AI safety oversight.

CEASAI Certification Standards

CEASAI (Certified Expert in AI Safety) is our professional certification program administered by CSOAI. CEASAI certification represents demonstrated competency in AI safety principles, compliance frameworks, and incident analysis. Certificates are valid for three years from issuance. CSOAI reserves the right to update certification requirements and may require recertification to maintain active status.

Independence & Transparency Statement

CSOAI is 100% independent with zero financial ties to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, Meta, or any AI vendor. Our Byzantine Council uses 33 AI agents across 12 different providers to ensure no single entity controls safety decisions. All assessments are publicly auditable. All standards are openly developed. We answer only to the public interest—not shareholders, not AI companies, not governments. This is how safety should work.

Data & Privacy

Your data is protected under industry-standard security practices including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security audits. We comply with GDPR, CCPA, UK Data Protection Act 2018, and other privacy regulations. We never sell your personal information to third parties. For detailed information, please review our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Data Processing Agreement.

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