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MATS ML Alignment Theory Scholars program - Footnote 13

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Last checked: 4/3/2026

The claim mentions a 2-week research sprint, but the source refers to a 'Research Phase' that lasted longer. The claim mentions an 8-week in-person program, but the source indicates the 'Research Phase' was held from July 10 to September 1, which is closer to 7 weeks. The claim lists early mentors, but the source only lists mentors from the Summer 2023 program.

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www.lesswrong.com/posts/zwf68YaySvXhWYCdh/mats-summer-2023-retrospective(1 check)

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Found: MATS originated as SERI MATS, an initiative under the Stanford Existential Risks Initiative (SERI) focused on AI safety research training. The program structure included a 4-week online upskilling pha…

Note: The claim mentions a 2-week research sprint, but the source refers to a 'Research Phase' that lasted longer. The claim mentions an 8-week in-person program, but the source indicates the 'Research Phase' was held from July 10 to September 1, which is closer to 7 weeks. The claim lists early mentors, but the source only lists mentors from the Summer 2023 program.

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