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ChinaTalk launches $50k contest for AI and US-China relations research

ChinaTalk is launching a $50,000 submission and hiring contest focused on emerging technologies and their implications for US-China relations. The contest, supported by a grant from Coefficient Giving, invites proposals on topics such as AI, robotics, and supply chains, with submissions due by August 23rd. Winners will have their work shared via the ChinaTalk newsletter and will receive a portion of the prize pool, with the contest also serving as a recruitment pipeline for full-time hires. AI

IMPACT This initiative aims to foster research and talent at the intersection of AI and US-China relations, potentially leading to new insights and personnel in the field.

RANK_REASON This is a contest and hiring initiative by a media outlet, not a core AI release or research publication.

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ChinaTalk launches $50k contest for AI and US-China relations research

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  1. ChinaTalk TIER_1 English(EN) · Jordan Schneider ·

    $50k ChinaTalk Submission + Hiring Contest!

    Proposals Due August 23rd