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Timnit Gebru criticizes AI safety funding sources linked to Musk

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Timnit Gebru has highlighted Max Tegmark of the Future of Life Institute, describing him as a key figure in AI discussions, particularly associated with Senator Bernie Sanders. Gebru points out that the Future of Life Institute has received substantial funding, including $665 million from crypto billionaires and initial seed funding from Elon Musk. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the influence of large funding sources on AI safety discourse.

RANK_REASON Commentary on funding sources for an AI safety organization.

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Timnit Gebru criticizes AI safety funding sources linked to Musk

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · timnitgebru.blacksky.app ·

    Guys, this is Bernie Sanders' guy for all things AI.

    Guys, this is Bernie Sanders' guy for all things AI. Max Tegmark of the Future of Life Institute, funded to the tune of $665m by crypto billionaires, that's of course, after all the Muskrat + friends' money. Their "seed funding" was from Musk. 🧵 www.politico.com/news/2024/03..…

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