OpenAI has launched the NextGenAI consortium, an initiative aimed at enhancing AI-assisted research at prominent universities, including Harvard and MIT, with $50 million in funding. This effort is intended to inspire new discoveries and educate future leaders in AI. Despite its beneficial goals, the initiative raises concerns about OpenAI's influence, as it may encourage a dependency on their tools over competitors. Additionally, the backdrop of recent firings at the National Science Foundation adds urgency to the need for robust support in AI research.
"This initiative is built not only to fuel the next generation of discoveries, but also to prepare the next generation to shape AI's future," OpenAI wrote in a blog post.
NextGenAI could help advance important research. However, OpenAI isn't exactly a neutral party in the AI space.
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