What’s next for Ai2: A conversation with Interim CEO Peter Clark

Allen Institute (AI2) · 2 months ago

Allen Institute for AI interim CEO Peter Clark discusses the organization's focus on long-term AI research and development in the open, emphasizing the risk that rapid progress may overshadow foundational work. The institute is developing open models like Olmo and Molmo, operating systems such as AutoDiscovery for cancer treatment analysis, and building tools like Asta for scientific discovery, with NSF and NVIDIA funding supporting the next generation of transparent model development. Going forward, Ai2 plans to prioritize advancing AI system reliability and transparency, creating tools for scientific research and discovery, exploring embodied AI applications, and addressing environmental and global systems challenges through open platforms.