A new partnership has been formed between the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) and the Swiss National AI Institute (SNAI) during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting held in Davos. This collaboration aims to improve the research and development of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on large-scale foundation models and their effects on society.
Three leading institutions, including ETH Zurich and the Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne (EPFL), are part of this agreement, which emphasizes the importance of rigorous and open research in academia. The initiative seeks to create open-source multimodal models that promote transparency and accessibility in AI.
According to Professor Annette Oxenius from ETH Zurich, this alliance enhances the capacity of academia to influence the future of trustworthy and inclusive foundation models. Additionally, joint efforts will include establishing evaluation frameworks for AI systems to ensure accountability as these models become integral to various sectors.
Professor James Landay of Stanford HAI highlighted how this collaboration brings together researchers across different regions, aiming to advance human-centered AI that serves societal needs while respecting human values. The focus on intelligence augmentation within the partnership is poised to empower individuals in an evolving technological landscape.