AI Now Institute — funding-policy: Refuses corporate and tech industry funding since 2022

NoteThe source directly confirms the claim. The about page explicitly states 'As of mid-2022, AI Now is operating as an independent organization and does not accept funding from corporate donors, including the tech industry we aim to hold accountable.' This matches the claim's assertion that AI Now 'Refuses corporate and tech industry funding since 2022 (as of 2022)'. The temporal alignment is precise (mid-2022 in source, as of 2022 in claim). The funding section further reinforces this policy, stating 'AI Now does not currently take funding from corporate donors, including tech companies.' The claim's characterization as a 'distinctive policy' is also supported by the source's emphasis on this being an independent approach.

NoteThe source text explicitly confirms that as of mid-2022, AI Now adopted a policy of not accepting funding from corporate donors and tech industry companies. The claim states this policy began 'since 2022 (as of 2022)' which aligns with the source's statement 'As of mid-2022.' The source also confirms this is a distinctive policy by emphasizing their commitment to independent research and intellectual freedom. The current funding section reiterates this policy remains in effect.