Overview
CBAI advances research and education to help society navigate a safe and beneficial transition to advanced AI systems. It achieves this through three activities: educational programming to raise understanding, research on AI alignment and policy, and dissemination of findings to experts and the public. Unlike groups that focus only on technical work, CBAI emphasizes education and public communication to bridge the gap between researchers, educators, policymakers, and everyday people. Its goal is to guide society toward safe deployment and beneficial use of advanced AI by expanding knowledge, spreading actionable insights, and fostering informed decision-making.
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What believers are saying
- The October 29, 2026 research page highlights new SAE and Sys2-FT papers.
- The 2026 fellowship runs October 13-December 18, signaling an active talent pipeline.
- GrantExec reported 2024 assets of $1.4 million, up from $374,000 in 2023.
What critics are saying
- Charity Navigator still shows no rating, limiting donor trust and institutional credibility.
- GrantExec lists invite-only funding and only two 2023 grants, constraining outside scaling.
- A 2027 AI-safety funding pullback collapses CBAI's fellowship and research model.
What makes Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative unique
- CBAI combines research, fellowships, and student-group support across Harvard and MIT.
- Its 2026 fellowship offers stipends, housing, meals, mentorship, and compute credits.
- CBAI publishes alignment research, not just community events, through its October 2026 site.
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