The Effective Altruists Reportedly Have Their Mojo Back Thanks to AI The Effective Altruism (EA) movement has long been associated with a brand of self righteousness among high income individuals who justify their wealth by donating to charities and causes they deem worthy.
However, after the collapse of FTX co founder Sam Bankman Fried's empire in 2023, EA seemed on life support. The movement's reputation was tarnished, and its existence questioned.
A recent article in the Financial Times suggests that EA is experiencing a resurgence due in part to AI investment dollars.