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Multi-source AI news clustered, deduplicated, and scored 0–100 across authority, cluster strength, headline signal, and time decay.

  1. COMMENTARY · Astral Codex Ten (Scott Alexander) English(EN) ·

    Open Thread 438

    Scott Alexander's "Open Thread 438" discusses several initiatives and events within the rationalist and Effective Altruism (EA) communities. A new incubator called Surplus, backed by Y Combinator, is launching to support public good software products, offering mentorship and seed funding. The thread also highlights support for Alex Bores, an AI-safety-focused candidate running for Congress in Manhattan, with calls for community assistance in the close election. Additionally, 1DaySooner is hiring for roles related to its Clinical Trial Abundance program, aiming to improve health evidence accessibility. AI

    Open Thread 438

    IMPACT Highlights community support for AI safety candidates and initiatives within the rationalist movement.

  2. TOOL · LessWrong (AI tag) English(EN) ·

    Surplus: for massive public good

    Surplus, an incubator organized by Manifund and Mox, is launching a 3-month program in San Francisco starting late July to foster software startups focused on creating massive public good in the age of AI. The program offers $100,000 in seed funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to projects in areas such as AI for epistemology and coordination, public-facing websites, and community infrastructure. Applications are open until June 24th, with a focus on founders who are idealistic, resourceful, and dedicated to positive-sum outcomes. AI

    Surplus: for massive public good

    IMPACT This incubator aims to foster AI applications for public good, potentially accelerating development in areas like coordination and knowledge sharing.