Open Thread 436
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten open thread highlights several key topics. One discussion point revolves around surprising alumni of the Frankfurt School, including Palantir founder Alex Karp. The thread also features a call to support Alex Bores' Democratic primary campaign, focusing on safe AI and other policy issues. Additionally, information is provided about the MATS research fellowship for AI alignment and security, with new tracks in biosecurity and founding, and a mention of Eleos, an AI consciousness and welfare research organization, hiring research scientists. AI
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