{
  "id": 2218246,
  "title": "College EA Meetups Everywhere: Call For Organizers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/college-ea-meetups-everywhere-call-for-organizers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T19:55:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Astral Codex Ten",
    "slug": "astral-codex-ten",
    "url": "https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/college-ea-meetups-everywhere-call"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Effective altruist groups are sprouting up at colleges worldwide, with many eagerly seeking new members as the AI race accelerates. To help these burgeoning organizations thrive, a call has been issued to ACX readers to volunteer as meetup hosts. Organizers from existing groups are asked to sign up with details, and individuals from non-EA colleges are encouraged to step up and create their own. The minimum requirement is simply filling out a form with a date, time, and location. The movement is currently resource-rich, having attracted donations from AI millionaires and billionaires, but the main challenge lies in recruiting talented, motivated people to make the most of these funds. This is where ACX readers come in - to help fill the talent gap by hosting meetups. The organizers will provide free advertising and cover any costs associated with these events. As for the details, try to schedule your meetup between September 7th and October 31st, preferably on a weekday evening to maximize attendance. Plan for anywhere from zero to fifty attendees, depending on your college's size and location. Choose a venue that's easily accessible, quiet, and equipped with basic amenities like seating and restrooms. A classroom, student union room, or library study space would be ideal. If all else fails, hosting at your home or apartment is also an option, though be prepared for the logistical challenges that come with that. The organizers will post your meetup details on ACX, LessWrong's Community page, and the EA Forum. So, if your college doesn't already have an effective altruist group, consider volunteering to host one - you don't need to be a student or have any special qualifications, just the willingness to put in some effort and the desire to make a positive impact.",
  "summary": "...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}