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Open Thread 447

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Alexander, S. (2026, August 18). Open Thread 447. Astral Codex Ten. https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/open-thread-447

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The author of this article is promoting several opportunities and events related to artificial intelligence and security. The key numbers mentioned are 1, referring to the AI Security Bootcamp's upcoming cohort, and October 4-10, the dates for the in-person program in San Francisco. The article reports on two separate initiatives: an intensive AI security program that offers free tuition and accommodation to accepted applicants, and a book about AI existential risk written from a left-wing perspective.

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Scott Alexander is hosting an open thread where readers can discuss various topics and ask questions. In addition to this, he's promoting two opportunities: the AI Security Bootcamp in San Francisco from October 4-10**, which offers free tuition and accommodation for accepted participants; and Garrison Lovely's book "Obsolete", a left-wing perspective on AI existential risk, available for pre-order on Amazon.

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