The Foundation Layer
FunderA philanthropic guide and fund by Tyler John (Effective Institutions Project) aimed at mobilizing major donors toward AI safety. The Foundation Layer Fund has facilitated 100+ grants exceeding $70M across five intervention areas: alignment science, nonproliferation, defensive technology, power distribution, and talent mobilization.
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