Thanks to a historic academic gift – the largest in University history – Binghamton is poised to grow to be a nationwide chief in accountable synthetic intelligence.
A record-setting $55 million dedication from a Binghamton University alumnus and New York state will establish the Center for AI Responsibility and Research, the first-ever unbiased AI analysis center at a public college in the U.S. Research carried out by way of the brand new center will construct upon Binghamton analysis that advances AI for the general public good.
Part of the Empire AI undertaking, an initiative to establish New York as a pacesetter in accountable AI analysis and growth, the center will likely be supported by a $30 million dedication from Tom Secunda ’76, MA ’79, co-founder and vice chairman of Bloomberg LP, who’s a key non-public sector accomplice and philanthropist concerned in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Empire AI consortium. This will likely be coupled with a $25 million capital funding from Gov. Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
“The Center for AI Responsibility and Research will bring together innovative research and scholarship, ethical leadership and public engagement at a moment when all three are urgently needed,” stated President Anne D’Alleva. “I am deeply grateful to Governor Hochul and the State Legislature for their visionary support, and to Tom Secunda for his extraordinary generosity and continued commitment to his alma mater. Together, we are creating a research environment that ensures AI will strengthen communities, build our economy and earn the public’s trust.”
“Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, and as the technology influences everything we do, we need to be just as nimble in making sure AI works for New Yorkers safely and responsibly,” Gov. Hochul stated. “The Center for AI Responsibility and Research will be that independent arm of research that gives New Yorkers transparency to ensure AI is used for the public good.”
Binghamton University is likely one of the first members of the Empire AI Consortium, whose campus researchers are utilizing Empire Alpha, the supercomputer housed on the State University of New York at Buffalo, till the full-scale Empire AI computing is accomplished. Binghamton has 10 tasks authorised, led by school researchers and their college students using Empire Alpha and dealing to advance AI for the general public good in New York.
“SUNY is on the move, and thanks to Gov. Hochul and our State Legislature, and private donors like Tom Secunda, our talented faculty members and students are being equipped with a top-tier independent research environment to support our efforts and move New York forward,” stated SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. “This historic investment is part of Governor Hochul’s ongoing commitment to double research at SUNY and ensure we are at the cutting edge of emerging technologies, including AI. There’s truly no better place for this work than right here in the SUNY family.”
The center will construct upon the analysis of Binghamton school, who’re utilizing machine studying and information science to clear up real-world challenges – the whole lot from delivering higher healthcare to enhancing info safety. Most lately, Yu Chen, professor {of electrical} and pc engineering, won $50,000 from the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) to assist the event of know-how that flags deepfake content material and AI pictures.
“Responsible AI is about making technology that we can trust, and our SUNY campuses have the best tools to offer our outstanding faculty and aspiring student researchers,” stated the SUNY Board of Trustees. “Our deep thanks to Gov. Hochul, state leaders and Tom Secunda for their outstanding commitment to AI research and innovation.”