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Headline finding: I audited 17 AI Safety Talent programmes. Zero of 17 have published any comparison group, rejected-applicant follow-up, matched control or randomisation. Not one. Every programme that mentions a counterfactual does it by asking participants to self-report.   Background At least $70 million...

I want to start by noting that I am amazed and somewhat in awe of what's been accomplished by the EA animal welfare movement. I am enthusiastically supportive of all campaigns that make living and dying conditions less bad for farmed animals.  I worked on such campaigns for almost 20 years, and I'm proud of that work.  That said, I do think it's a strategic error that the EA animal movement has so thoroughly moved on from advocacy for animal liberation and diet change.&n...

Author: Grace Ryba (she/her), Executive Director TL;DR:  * BluePerch is a new animal welfare grantmaker. * Grant applications aren't open yet - we're aiming to open applications in roughly mid-2027. * We welcome early expressions of interest from potential grantseekers so we can notify you when applications open - express your interest here or see further details below. * We're also seeking boa...