The field of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) safety research relies heavily on funding from effective altruism (EA)-aligned sources, which are now under strain. This creates systemic risks as the need for AGI safety work grows. Meanwhile, non-EA funding sources—like government grants, philanthropic foundations, and private investors—remain largely untapped due to mismatched communication styles or lack of awareness.
One way to address this could be by creating a centralized, actionable resource to help AGI safety researchers identify and secure non-EA funding. This could include:
Such a resource could take the form of a public wiki or website, maintained by a small team with community contributions to ensure accuracy.
Starting with a simple, crowd-sourced list (like a Google Doc or Notion page) could serve as an MVP. From there, it could expand to include:
Promoting adoption through EA and AGI safety networks could help refine the resource based on user feedback.
Current resources like the Future Funding List focus on EA-aligned funders, while general grant-writing courses lack AGI-specific advice. Institutional databases, though comprehensive, are overwhelming without curation. A dedicated AGI safety funding resource could fill these gaps by providing tailored, up-to-date information.
By making non-EA funding more accessible, this idea could help diversify AGI safety research’s financial base and reduce systemic risks.
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