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This is the MacArthur Foundation's programs overview page; relevant to AI safety researchers tracking major philanthropic funders shaping AI governance and opportunity initiatives, though it provides only a high-level overview rather than detailed programmatic content.

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Summary

The MacArthur Foundation's programs page outlines its major funding initiatives, including a dedicated 'AI Opportunity' program under its Big Bets portfolio. The foundation invests in critical challenges including climate solutions, criminal justice, and technology in the public interest, with AI-focused grantmaking representing a significant philanthropic commitment.

Key Points

•MacArthur Foundation has an 'AI Opportunity' program as one of its four Big Bets, signaling major philanthropic investment in AI-related issues.
•The 'Technology in the Public Interest' program under Field Support addresses broader tech governance and societal impact concerns.
•Programs span Big Bets, Awards (including MacArthur Fellows), Enduring Commitments, Field Support, and Initiatives.
•The foundation's philanthropic focus on AI opportunity suggests interest in equitable access and societal benefits of AI, not just safety.
•As a major funder, MacArthur's program priorities can shape research agendas and organizational capacity in AI governance spaces.

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# Programs

Accelerating ingenuity and supporting effective organizations worldwide.

![Hexagon collage with images of hands folded and of wind turbines](https://www.macfound.org/img/programs/programs_bigbets.png)

## [Big Bets](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/)

Investing boldly across critical challenges.

- [AI Opportunity![Right Arrow](https://www.macfound.org/img/icon-leftarrow.svg)](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/ai-opportunity/)
- [Climate Solutions![Right Arrow](https://www.macfound.org/img/icon-leftarrow.svg)](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/climate-solutions/)
- [Criminal Justice![Right Arrow](https://www.macfound.org/img/icon-leftarrow.svg)](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/criminal-justice/)
- [Local News![Right Arrow](https://www.macfound.org/img/icon-leftarrow.svg)](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/local-news/)

## [Awards](https://www.macfound.org/programs/awards/)

Advancing the world’s ingenuity.

- [100&Change![Right Arrow](https://www.macfound.org/img/icon-leftarrow.svg)](https://www.macfound.org/programs/awards/100change/)
- [MacArthur Fellows![Right Arrow](https://www.macfound.org/img/icon-leftarrow.svg)](https://www.macfound.org/programs/awards/fellows/)

![Hexagon collage with images of a newborn baby and of a cell under a microscope](https://www.macfound.org/img/programs/programs_awards.png)

![Hexagon collage with images of an individual speaking into mic and of Chicago buildings reflected in Lake Michigan](https://www.macfound.org/img/programs/programs_commitment.png)

## [Enduring Commitments](https://www.macfound.org/programs/enduring-commitments/)

Unwavering, deep, longstanding engagement.

- [Chicago Commitments![Right Arrow](https://www.macfound.org/img/icon-leftarrow.svg)](https://www.macfound.org/programs/enduring-commitments/chicago-commitment/)
- [Journalism & Media![Right Arrow](https://www.macfound.org/img/icon-leftarrow.svg)](https://www.macfound.org/programs/enduring-commitments/journalism-media/)

## [Field Support](https://www.macfound.org/programs/field-support/)

Connecting people working toward building more effective organizations and influential networks.

- [Impact Investments![Right Arrow](https://www.macfound.org/img/icon-leftarrow.svg)](https://www.macfound.org/programs/field-support/impact-investments/)
- [Philanthropy![Right Arrow](https://www.macfound.org/img/icon-leftarrow.svg)](https://www.macfound.org/programs/field-support/philanthropy/)
- [Technology in the Public Interest![Right Arrow](https://www.macfound.org/img/icon-leftarrow.svg)](https://www.macfound.org/programs/field-support/technology-public-interest/)

![Hexagon collage with images of a girl smiling in the sun and a microchip](https://www.macfo

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