MATS ML Alignment Theory Scholars program - Footnote 42
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Last checked: 4/3/2026
The claim states that 49% of surveyed alumni reported working or interning on AI alignment or control, which is accurate. However, it also mentions that 29% conducted independent alignment research. The source states that 78% of respondents described their current work as either "Working/interning on AI alignment/control" or "Conducting alignment research independently." The claim mentions that among earlier cohorts, 39% were hired by research organizations post-MATS, with 50% indicating MATS made them "much more likely" to be hired. This information is not directly supported by the provided source text. The source mentions that 46% of alumni would benefit from job recommendations, but it does not specify the percentage hired by research organizations or the impact of MATS on their likelihood of being hired. The claim states that an additional 22% pursued Master's or PhD programs. This information is not directly supported by the provided source text. The source mentions the highest academic degree of the respondents, but it does not specify the percentage who pursued Master's or PhD programs after MATS.
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Note: The claim states that 49% of surveyed alumni reported working or interning on AI alignment or control, which is accurate. However, it also mentions that 29% conducted independent alignment research. The source states that 78% of respondents described their current work as either "Working/interning on AI alignment/control" or "Conducting alignment research independently." The claim mentions that among earlier cohorts, 39% were hired by research organizations post-MATS, with 50% indicating MATS made them "much more likely" to be hired. This information is not directly supported by the provided source text. The source mentions that 46% of alumni would benefit from job recommendations, but it does not specify the percentage hired by research organizations or the impact of MATS on their likelihood of being hired. The claim states that an additional 22% pursued Master's or PhD programs. This information is not directly supported by the provided source text. The source mentions the highest academic degree of the respondents, but it does not specify the percentage who pursued Master's or PhD programs after MATS.
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