I note that in this post Austin doesn't actually directly acknowledge that FTX misused customer funds, instead just saying that he's "conflicted," and that FTX "did wrong" and its "collapse harmed users". I'm particularly confused what there is to be "conflicted" about. For avoidance of doubt: Austin, do you think that SBF and Caroline acted unethically and illegally in misusing customer funds, and do you think it is right that both were given criminal sentences? I think it would be good to clarify this.

I'm so sorry to read this Frances. What you've gone through is unimaginably awful, and I'm in awe of your bravery at posting this.

I don't particularly have a desire to get into a debate with anyone about this, but IMO the behavior from senior leadership you outlined in this post ought to, in my opinion, count as behavior that should lead to resignations (more than have currently occurred).

(Disclosure: I used to work at CEA.)

What does he think about AI risk and what does he think humanity should do about it?

It seems you didn’t look very hard! https://x.com/shakeelhashim/status/1802493753841594711?s=46

You’ve misleadingly quoted me here. I said I was delighted to see The Guardian pick up my reporting on Brian Chau, not that I was delighted with the piece overall. I’m surprised that someone committed to truth-seeking would mislead forum users like this.

Someone sent the article to me, I thought it was interesting and tweeted about it. I live in the UK so maybe I saw it before others woke up?

I didn’t mention Habryka in any of my tweets. I mentioned him in this forum comment because he is the only person in this situation who I know is involved in EA “leadership”.

The definition of “controversial” is “giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement”. The definition of “controversy” is “prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion”. This unusually active thread is, quite clearly, an example of “prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion”.

One thing Manifest could do is stop actively associating with EA — promoting their events and funding platforms on this forum, etc. etc.

Of course Manifest is controversial; the very active and heated debate on this post is evidence of that!