Organization Name
Award Date
3/2021
Grant Amount
$60,778
Purpose
To support the promotion of Brian Christian's book: The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values.
Topic (focus area)
Grant Investigator: Nick Beckstead
This page was reviewed but not written by the grant investigator. Brian Christian also reviewed this page prior to publication.
Open Philanthropy recommended a contract of $60,778 with Brian Christian to support the promotion of his book The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values. Our potential risks from advanced artificial intelligence team hopes that the book will generate interest in AI alignment among academics and others.
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