Accenture Advances AI Research as Inaugural Member of Corporate Affiliate Program at Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has joined the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence’s Corporate Affiliate Program as its inaugural member. This collaboration aims to enhance the development of responsible AI practices, aligning with Accenture’s value system. In its first year, Accenture will support various faculty research initiatives focused on AI safety and engage with graduate students conducting research starting January 2023. This partnership is designed to facilitate interaction among companies, faculty, and students to foster insights at the intersection of AI research, policy, and industry.

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• Accenture becomes the inaugural member of the Stanford HAI Corporate Affiliate Program, enhancing its commitment to responsible AI.
• The partnership will support faculty research initiatives focused on AI safety.
• Engagement with graduate students conducting responsible AI research starts January 2023.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced its membership in the Corporate Affiliate Program of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), an organization dedicated to guiding and building the future of artificial intelligence (AI).

Accenture today announced its membership in the Corporate Affiliate Program of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), an organization dedicated to guiding and building the future of artificial intelligence (AI). (Photo: Business Wire)

“Serving as an inaugural member of the Stanford HAI Corporate Affiliate Program amplifies our commitment to human-centric responsible AI that aligns with our value system and helps to achieve business and societal outcomes,” said Lan Guan, global lead of Cloud First Data & AI at Accenture. “Our collaboration with Stanford HAI is key because it enables Accenture to stay abreast on the latest AI research. Specifically, we can continue to move beyond defining AI principles and to put those principles into practice.”

In the first year of the program, Accenture will support a number of faculty research programs around AI safety and AI trust. In addition, Accenture will engage with graduate students who will conduct responsible AI-focused research in January 2023 at the start of Stanford’s winter term.

“HAI is excited to welcome Accenture to the HAI Corporate Affiliate Program as our inaugural member. I’m particularly looking forward to seeing the fruit of the AI research projects envisioned, and engaging Accenture’s ecosystem in HAI’s critical mission relating to education and human-centered AI,” said Fei-Fei Li, co-director, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI and Sequoia Professor of Computer Science, Stanford University.

About the Corporate Affiliate Program

The HAI Corporate Affiliate Program provides the opportunity for member companies to interact with Stanford faculty and students, as well as other corporate members, coordinated by HAI’s dedicated corporate membership team. Relationships between companies, faculty, and graduate students provide all constituents with valuable insights on opportunities, problems, and solutions at the intersections of AI research, policy, and education with industry.

About Accenture

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FAQ

What is the significance of Accenture joining the Stanford HAI Corporate Affiliate Program?

Accenture's membership enhances its commitment to responsible AI and allows it to support AI research initiatives.

When does Accenture's engagement with Stanford graduate students begin?

Accenture will engage with graduate students starting in January 2023.

What initiatives will Accenture support as part of its membership in the HAI Corporate Affiliate Program?

Accenture will support faculty research programs focused on AI safety and trust.

How does the partnership with Stanford HAI benefit Accenture?

The partnership provides valuable insights that help Accenture stay current on AI research and its applications.