Caroline Ellison Joins Effective Altruism Charity Manifund

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, has joined the nonprofit Manifund to work on AI safety and effective altruism projects. Ellison began a work trial in July and transitioned to a full-time role in August, where she has been developing funding platforms and reconciliation tools under the pseudonym 'Carol.' The hiring has drawn criticism from the effective altruism community regarding judgment and reputation. Ellison, who pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in 2022, was released from prison in January after serving 440 days.