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Paul Christiano — Education: PhD in Computer Science, UC Berkeley; BS in Mathematics, MIT

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1 check · 4/30/2026

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Subject
Paul Christiano
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Education
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PhD in Computer Science, UC Berkeley; BS in Mathematics, MIT
Notes
PhD focused on AI alignment theory

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confirmed95%primaryHaiku 4.5 · 4/30/2026

NoteThe source confirms both degrees and institutions. The BS in Mathematics from MIT is explicitly confirmed. The PhD from UC Berkeley is confirmed. The additional context about the PhD focusing on AI alignment theory is partially supported: while the source lists his thesis as 'Manipulation-resistant online learning' (which is more specific than 'AI alignment theory'), the source does note he 'collaborated with researcher Katja Grace on AI Impacts' while at Berkeley and his known work is 'AI alignment', so the general characterization of AI alignment focus is reasonable, though the specific thesis title is narrower than the claim suggests.

Case № f_pC1aB2cD3eFiled 4/30/2026Confidence 95%
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