IBM and Meta Lead Formation of AI Alliance for Transparent Innovation
A group of tech giants, including IBM and Meta, have come together to establish the AI Alliance. The goal of this new organization is to foster collaboration and support responsible development in artificial intelligence (AI). The AI Alliance prioritizes safety, diversity, economic opportunity, and benefits for all. It represents over $80 billion in combined annual research and development funds.
The AI Alliance includes over 50 tech companies, such as AMD, Dell Technologies, Red Hat, Sony Group, Oracle, and the Linux Foundation. It also involves educational and research institutions like CERN, NASA, Cornell University, Imperial College London, and Yale University.
The alliance aims to establish a governing board and technical oversight committee to advance AI projects and set standards. It plans to collaborate with governments, non-profits, and NGOs working in the AI industry. The AI Alliance welcomes both open-source development supporters and those who prefer not to share their models openly.
Meta’s Commitment to Responsible AI
Meta has been a strong advocate for open-source AI models and responsible development. However, in November, the company disbanded its responsible AI team as part of its efforts to decentralize and streamline AI development.
The Frontier Forum: An Alternative Initiative
Notably absent from the AI Alliance are leading AI developers Microsoft, Google, OpenAI (developer of ChatGPT), and Anthropic (developer of Claude AI). These companies have formed their own group called The Frontier Forum dedicated to responsible AI.
Continued Industry Commitment
This initiative comes after the Biden Administration signed a pledge with leading AI developers earlier this year to promote responsible AI development. Companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, and Inflection were part of this pledge. Additionally, NVIDIA, IBM, Scale AI, Adobe, Palantir, Salesforce, and Stability AI joined the pledge in September.
Hot Take: Collaboration for Responsible AI Development
The formation of the AI Alliance led by IBM and Meta demonstrates the industry’s commitment to responsible AI development. By bringing together tech companies, educational institutions, and research organizations, the alliance aims to prioritize safety, diversity, and economic opportunities in the field of AI. While some leading AI developers have chosen to establish their own group, this collaborative effort sets a precedent for transparent innovation and standards in the AI industry. With the combined expertise and resources of its members, the AI Alliance has the potential to shape the future of AI in a responsible and inclusive manner.
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