AI Futures Project
Description: The “AI Futures Project,” initiated in 2020, focuses on advancing artificial intelligence research. It supports interdisciplinary work between computer science, ethics, and social sciences to explore AI’s future impacts.
Milestones and Advancements:
- 2020: Establishment of the AI ethics research committee.
- 2021: Funding AI-based healthcare research projects.
- 2023: Partnering with tech companies for AI in sustainable development.
Goals:
- To promote responsible AI development, balancing innovation with ethical considerations.
- To enhance public understanding and discourse on AI’s role in society.
- To support AI research that addresses global challenges.
Future Outlook (2024-2026):
- Expanding research grants in AI for environmental and social good.
- Hosting international conferences to foster dialogue among AI researchers, policymakers, and the public.
Partnerships: The project collaborates with the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence and the Max Planck Institute for Informatics.
Investment: An investment of €4 million demonstrates the Shaparak Foundation’s commitment to ethical and innovative AI development.