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open philanthropy

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Holden Karnofsky

American philanthropist — co-founder of GiveWell (charity effectiveness evaluation) and Open Philanthropy — who has directed over $1B in philanthropic giving toward effective causes — and who has become increasingly focused on AI safety as a priority.

philanthropyai safetyopen philanthropygivewell
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Joe Carlsmith

American AI safety researcher and philosopher — Research Analyst at Open Philanthropy — who writes long-form philosophical analysis of AI risk, alignment, and related questions with unusual rigor.

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Lewis Bollard

New Zealand-American animal welfare policy analyst — strategy lead at Open Philanthropy's Farm Animal Welfare program — the most influential funder working to reduce factory farming through strategic philanthropy.

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