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Foresight Institute — Founded Date: 1986

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1 check · 4/14/2026

The source text explicitly states in the History section: 'The Foresight Institute was founded in 1986 by Christine Peterson, K. Eric Drexler, and James C. Bennett to support the development of nanotechnology.' This directly confirms both the founding date (1986) and all three founders mentioned in the claim. The infobox also shows 'Formation 1986' which provides additional confirmation.

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Foresight Institute
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Founded Date
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1986
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Founded by Christine Peterson, K. Eric Drexler, and James C. Bennett

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confirmed99%primaryHaiku 4.5 · 4/14/2026

NoteThe source text explicitly states in the History section: 'The Foresight Institute was founded in 1986 by Christine Peterson, K. Eric Drexler, and James C. Bennett to support the development of nanotechnology.' This directly confirms both the founding date (1986) and all three founders mentioned in the claim. The infobox also shows 'Formation 1986' which provides additional confirmation.

Case № f_kJ61NXKyw0Filed 4/14/2026Confidence 99%