ChinaTalk's Contests
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$50k prize pool for creative ideas, proposals, and writing pitches broadly related to the China-AI beat, which double as our recruiting drive for new staff researchers/writers. Deadline is August 23rd; learn more here.
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AI Evals for the Situation Room, Explained
Over the past few years, we’ve seen hints of policymakers and national leaders using AI models in their actual policy decision-making. Senior leadership across the world has started using AI not just for tactical or operational tasks, but increasingly for broad strategic decision-making.