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Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI) — Founded By: sid_fS1tEGKuNq

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1 check · 6/1/2026

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confirmed99%primaryHaiku 4.5 · 6/1/2026

NoteThe source directly confirms that Eliezer Yudkowsky was a founder of MIRI. The claim states 'Founded By = Eliezer Yudkowsky' and the source explicitly states in the 2000 history entry that 'Eliezer Yudkowsky, along with Brian and Sabine Atkins, founded MIRI.' While the source notes he founded it with co-founders (Brian and Sabine Atkins), the claim is not contradicted—it accurately identifies Yudkowsky as one of the founders. The opaque identifier 'sid_fS1tEGKuNq' in the claim cannot be verified from the source, but the core factual claim about Yudkowsky being a founder is confirmed.

Case № f_QYWh1IZqjAFiled 6/1/2026Confidence 99%
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