Vitalik Buterin Questions AI Safety Group's Political Pivot After $500M SHIB Donation

Vitalik Buterin Questions AI Safety Group's Political Pivot After $500M SHIB Donation

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns regarding the Future of Life Institute (FLI), an AI safety group. Buterin stated that FLI cashed out approximately $500 million from a SHIB donation he made in 2021, subsequently pivoting its focus towards political action, which Buterin has questioned.

Buterin stated that FLI cashed out approximately $500 million from his 2021 SHIB donation, but then pivoted toward political action.