Proponent of AI-doomer beliefs in Effective Altruism supported bestiality and claimed a newborn baby is worth less than a pig.

Proponent of AI-doomer beliefs in Effective Altruism supported bestiality and claimed a newborn baby is worth less than a pig.

Peter Singer, an Australian philosopher often identified as the “father” of effective altruism, has made some controversial statements recently. He is known for his views that have resonated with some tech skeptics, particularly regarding artificial intelligence. Notably, Singer has controversially claimed that life for a newborn baby holds less value than that of a pig […]

Dario Amodei’s Chosen AI Monitor Has Strong Connections to Anthropic and Effective Altruism

Dario Amodei's Chosen AI Monitor Has Strong Connections to Anthropic and Effective Altruism

Concerns about AI Oversight Proposal by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has called for independent monitors to oversee the AI industry, but this proposal raises questions regarding the actual independence of these monitors. The organization he refers to, METR, has significant connections to both Amodei’s company and the Effective Altruism movement. In […]

AI leader Anthropic’s connections to a cult-like version of Effective Altruism and major Democratic donors are on the Trump administration’s watchlist.

AI leader Anthropic's connections to a cult-like version of Effective Altruism and major Democratic donors are on the Trump administration's watchlist.

An Uphill Battle for Anthropic Anthropic is facing a tough challenge in trying to convince the Trump administration of its non-“woke” status, according to recent findings. This situation is complicated by the company’s associations with the often criticized “effective altruism” movement. This movement, which has a following among Silicon Valley elites, encourages supporters to invest […]

Global AI competition faces challenges as effective altruism group stands against Trump

Global AI competition faces challenges as effective altruism group stands against Trump

Trump’s AI Agenda Faces Pushback from Effective Altruism Movement President Donald Trump’s ambition for “American global AI domination” may face unexpected opposition from the “effective altruism” movement, which presents a rather daunting yet influential perspective on artificial intelligence. Earlier this year, Trump signed an executive order aimed at enhancing American leadership in AI. This week, […]