Pioneering Innovation, One Arc at a Time

Founded in 2024, Arc Labs is a technology consultancy and research lab based in Pasadena, California. We work on problems at the intersection of AI safety, security, and education - areas where getting the details right really matters.

Our Symbol

Our symbol Λ° represents more than just a mark—it embodies our core principles and aspirations.

The Lambda (Λ)

Rooted in mathematics and physics, Lambda symbolizes fundamental principles and constants. For us, it represents precision, logic, and the arc of innovation—the perfect curve that connects challenges to solutions.

The Degree (°)

The degree mark represents measurement, scope, and infinite potential. It symbolizes our commitment to precision and our drive to expand the boundaries of what is possible in technology and education.

What We're Working Toward

AI systems that preserve human intent. Security that protects without surveilling. Education that adapts to learners instead of demanding they adapt.

These aren't moonshots—they're practical problems we're working on today, one project at a time. The Λ° symbol represents that arc from challenge to solution, built through careful research and iteration.

Our Mission

Research & Development

Explore practical solutions in AI safety, security, and content verification. We build tools that address real problems in how humans and AI systems interact.

Educational Technology

Develop learning tools that adapt to people rather than forcing people to adapt. Focus on accessibility, safety, and personalized experiences.

Consulting & Collaboration

Work with organizations on security challenges, AI implementation, and technical strategy. Share what we learn through partnerships and open collaboration.

Core Values

Research First

  • Map the landscape before building
  • Understand what exists to avoid reinventing wheels
  • Let prior art inform better approaches

Privacy by Design

  • Architecture that makes privacy the default
  • Not an afterthought or opt-in checkbox
  • Data minimization as a core principle

Build for the Underserved

  • Neurodivergent learners who need different interfaces
  • Children interacting safely with AI
  • Small organizations without enterprise resources

How We Work

Start with Research

Before building anything, we map what already exists. This prevents reinventing wheels and often surfaces better approaches than our initial instincts.

Build Small, Learn Fast

Working prototypes over comprehensive plans. We build the smallest thing that could work, use it, and iterate based on what we learn.

Design for the Edges

When you design for people with the highest needs—neurodivergent users, children, resource-constrained organizations—the result works better for everyone.

Share What We Learn

Most of what we discover isn't proprietary. We write about our approaches, publish research when we can, and collaborate openly.

Join Our Journey

For Innovators

Whether you are a developer, security expert, or visionary thinker, we invite you to be part of our mission to shape the future of technology.

For Partners

Join our ecosystem of innovation and collaboration. Together, we can create solutions that make a lasting impact in the technology landscape.