These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources. Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
LEFT-CENTER BIAS
Detailed Report
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2014, The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is a non-profit organization with the core mission of minimizing the risk of global existential threats, specifically focusing on the risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence (AI). FLI was founded by Max Tegmark and Jaan Tallinn, with Elon Musk. as one of its advisors. FLI is registered in Pennsylvania and has offices in Campbell, CA, and Brussels, Belgium.
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Funding by / Ownership
FLI is a non-profit organization that relies on donations and is funded by individuals and organizations.
Analysis / Bias
FLI’s approach to news reporting focuses on emerging technologies and their impact on society. The organization’s analysis emphasizes the risks associated with new technologies and potential ways to mitigate them.
Generally, the Future of Life Institute (FLI) produces and supports projects related to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. They focus on minimizing global existential threats, particularly those associated with advanced AI. For example, their projects include “Mitigating the Risks of AI Integration in Nuclear Launch.” They also use reputable sources like the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). In this project, they support measures to reduce the risk of nuclear war, including extending the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the US and Russia until 2026.
Future of Life Institute also organizes signature campaigns, such as the open letter calling for the pause of giant AI experiments. They also hold left-leaning political positions such as concern for the threat of climate change Kelly Wanser on Climate Change as a Possible Existential Threat. In general, FLI is fact-based and holds left-leaning editorial perspectives.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Future of Life Institute (FLI) Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 03/29/2023)
Source: https://futureoflife.org/
Last Updated on May 24, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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