Request for Proposals: The Launch Sequence (ifp.org)

The Initiative for Future Progress (IFP) has launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its next phase of The Launch Sequence, aimed at fostering projects that prepare society for the implications of advanced AI. The initiative seeks innovative project pitches (200-400 words) focusing on three critical areas: accelerating scientific advancements, strengthening security, and adapting institutional frameworks to handle the rapid growth of AI capabilities. Selected proposals will receive professional support to transform ideas into actionable project plans, along with financial incentives, including a $10,000 honorarium for authors and $1,000 bounties for referrals that lead to published work. This call for proposals is significant for the AI/ML community as it seeks to address pressing gaps in the current landscape, namely the slow pace of translating scientific progress to tangible benefits and the pressing risks that AI advancements may pose. By inviting contributions from thinkers and practitioners alike, the initiative aims to cultivate a collection of detailed, vetted project plans that can be funded, ultimately enhancing AI resilience and fostering innovative solutions crucial for society’s adaptation to an AI-driven future.