Astralis Foundation launches $10M RFP on middle powers and transformative AI
divyasiddarth · x · 2026-09-24
Astralis Foundation, with Macroscopic Ventures, has launched an RFP offering up to $10M in grants on how middle powers can make the AI transition safer and broadly beneficial. Advisor Divya Siddarth notes the 'AI middle powers' field has advanced markedly in 18 months, with ample funding still available, and encourages applications.
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