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Win $50k for Solving a Single AI Problem? #Shorts
Robert Miles AI Safety17 June 2026Watch on YouTube
Description
The Alignment Research Center is offering up to $50k for proposals for their Eliciting Latent Knowledge problem. The report: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WwsnJQstPq91_Yh-Ch2XRL8H_EpsnjrC1dwZXR37PC8/edit Contest details: https://www.alignmentforum.org/posts/QEYWkRoCn4fZxXQAY/prizes-for-elk-proposals #Shorts
What you'll learn
- The Alignment Research Center offers up to $50k funding for solutions to the Eliciting Latent Knowledge problem
- The ELK problem is a core challenge in AI alignment and model interpretability
- Researchers can submit proposals to win prizes and secure research funding
Frequently asked questions
What is the Eliciting Latent Knowledge problem?
The ELK problem is a central challenge in AI alignment and interpretability focused on extracting hidden knowledge from AI models. The Alignment Research Center offers funding for effective solutions.
How much money can I earn with a successful submission?
The Alignment Research Center offers up to $50,000 for proposals addressing the ELK problem. The exact reward depends on the quality and effectiveness of the submitted proposal.
Where can I find more information about the contest?
Contest details and information are available on the Alignment Forum and in the Alignment Research Center's report through their official channels.