If you’re doing independent AI safety research and getting grants from foundations like Open Phil and EA Funds, what are the pros and cons of setting up a company (such as an S Corp or LLC) to receive the funds (in the United States)?
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[Question] Pros and cons of setting up a company to do independent AIS research?
If you’re doing independent AI safety research and getting grants from foundations like Open Phil and EA Funds, what are the pros and cons of setting up a company (such as an S Corp or LLC) to receive the funds (in the United States)?