These AI Experts Want to Do High-Stakes Research Out in the Open

Some AI experts advocate for open research, contrasting with companies that prefer keeping models locked in labs to prevent chaos. They believe the scientific method and careful measurement are crucial for understanding AI behaviors. The lab has raised an undisclosed sum from Schmidt Sciences, Halcyon Futures, and others, with founders aiming to raise $40 to $100 million in total and planning to spend $30 million on training over the next 18 months.