Nonlinear Network Information Session

This talk provides an overview of the Nonlinear Network, an initiative by Foresight Institute to improve coordination and funding for AI safety projects. Speaker Kat Woods describes the background and motivation for the Network, which aims to connect funders and potential projects in a more efficient way. The talk covers the successful first funding round, plans for future rounds involving matching and quadratic funding, and takeaways about crafting effective applications. Key focus areas discussed include the importance of decentralization, buying time for alignment research, and encouraging new organizations and talent to enter the AI safety field. The talk emphasizes the need for better coordination among idea generators, executors, and funders in order to scale up impact.