This reminds me of quantum computers or fusion reactors — we can build them, but the economics are far from working.

A quantum research scientist here: actually I would argue that is a misleading model for quantum computing. The main issue right now is technical, not economical. We still have to figure out error correction, without which you are bound to roughly 1000 logical gates. Far too little to do anything interesting.

But they also gave 0.5 million to research which is a 14% roughly.

I would say they also do a fair amount of helping foster an alternative protein market, see eg $1 million dollars in Science and Technology (https://animalcharityevaluators.org/charity-review/the-good-food-institute/2021-nov/) and also has (or had) a research grant program (https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Research-Grant-Program-RFP-2023.pdf).

Hi! I wonder if there is a reason why all recommendations are in the area of outreach/advocacy (with the exception of wild animal welfare). The Good Food Institute, which works on research and development, used to be recommended by ACE, but it is no longer recommended. I am curious about why this might be the case, though perhaps it is simply that other organizations have more pressing funding needs.

I tend to dislike treating all AI policy equal, the type of AI policy that affects AI safety is unlikely to represent a significant burden when developing frontier models. Thus reducing red tape on AI might actually be pretty positive.

Actually, something I am confused about is whether the AI academics are per person*year as the technical researchers in various fields.

Hi there! Some minor feedback for the webpage: instead of starting with the causes, I’d argue you should start with the value proposition: “your euro goes further or something along those lines”. You may want to check ayudaefectiva.org for an example. Congratulations on the new org!

Thanks, Chris, that's very much true. I've clarified I meant donations.

I already give everything, except what's required for the bare living necessities, away.

While admirable consider whether this is healthy or sustainable. I think donating less is ok, that’s why Giving what we can suggests 10% as a calibrated point. You can of course donate more, but I would recommend against the implied current situation.

FWIW, I believe not every problem has to be centered around “cool” cause areas, and in this case I’d argue both animal welfare and AI Safety should not be significantly affected.