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AI safety funding could mimic VC for higher returns · 1 source tracked

The article proposes adopting principles from venture capital funding into the nonprofit sector, particularly for AI safety initiatives. It argues that early donations to promising projects, like the AI safety research group Timaeus, can yield significant returns, both financially and in terms of accelerating research timelines. By encouraging faster, earlier donations and creating 'impact markets,' the nonprofit funding ecosystem could become more efficient and effective, mirroring the competitive and rewarding nature of for-profit investment. AI

IMPACT Suggests a more efficient funding model for AI safety research, potentially accelerating development.

RANK_REASON The article discusses potential improvements to nonprofit funding models by drawing parallels to venture capital, rather than announcing a new release or significant event.

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AI safety funding could mimic VC for higher returns · 1 source tracked

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Carol N ·

    When you donate can matter more than where

    <p><i><span>And why our 2023 regrant to Timaeus was goated</span></i></p><p><span>We think the for-profit funding ecosystem has some cool properties. Different funders naturally come in at different stages, from angel investors who are good at spotting early opportunities to larg…