AI Safety Gets Boost: Yoshua Bengio’s LawZero Launches with $30M in Funding

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Renowned AI researcher and Turing Award winner, Yoshua Bengio, has unveiled LawZero, a new nonprofit laboratory focused on advancing the safety of artificial intelligence. Backed by $30 million in initial funding, LawZero intends to develop innovative approaches to ensure AI systems are robust, reliable, and aligned with human values. Key funders include Jaan Tallinn, Eric Schmidt, Open Philanthropy, and the Future of Life Institute, highlighting the widespread concern and commitment to responsible AI development.