The Harvard Data Science Initiative (HDSI) is delighted to announce a gift from OpenAI to support our commitment to pioneering AI research. This contribution is part of OpenAI’s NextGenAI program, which has committed $50 million across 15 leading research institutions using AI to accelerate research breakthroughs and transform education.
Francesca Dominici, HDSI Faculty Director, reflects on the significance of this gift: “The AI revolution is advancing at warp speed, and strong data science is at the heart of robust and responsible development. This opportunity from OpenAI is a huge step forward in supercharging the AI ecosystem at Harvard. It enables HDSI’s investment in the people and tools that will drive groundbreaking research in lockstep with industry pioneers. The impact is immeasurable.”
HDSI will leverage OpenAI’s resources to drive interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. By uniting faculty, researchers, students, and industry leaders, HDSI is cultivating an environment where advancements in data, hardware, engineering, methodologies, and ethics converge to lead cutting-edge innovation in AI and data science.
Read more about OpenAI’s commitment below.