RAND Corporation AI Policy Research — Founded Date: 1948

NoteThe claim states 'RAND Corporation AI Policy Research's Founded Date = 1948' with additional context that 'RAND became an independent nonprofit in 1948; originally started as a project in 1946.' The source confirms both aspects: Project RAND was set up in October 1945 and began operations in December 1945, but RAND was formally incorporated as an independent nonprofit corporation on May 14, 1948. The 1948 date for the independent nonprofit is confirmed. The claim's reference to 'AI Policy Research' is a department/research area within RAND, not a separate entity, so the founding date of RAND Corporation (1948 as an independent entity) is the appropriate reference point and is confirmed by the source.