Simons Foundation also significantly funds arXiv, and also a large number of specific grants across maths and sciences. I don't think there's much agenda here.

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239ajsz 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

It is right in TFA:

The foundation was an early backer of machine learning for science, including funding the development of the Lean proof assistant, which has revolutionized how mathematicians work and made AI-assisted proofs possible. Additionally, the foundation has convened workshops, lectures and collaborations that have brought mathematicians together to explore and discuss AI’s role in the field.

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qwe1897 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

arXiv, where BigAI trains from.

	▲	dannyw 5 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		First, they've been funding arXiv since 2011. Second, the whole point of arXiv is open access. It didn't use to be this way. Research being disseminated as widely as possible is a good thing.
	▲	robotresearcher 4 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Also where people train from.