Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) is a non-profit research institute that focuses on long-term research in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and promotes data-sharing and open-source algorithms.
BAAI undertakes research, innovation, and the advancement of core technologies related to AI. It supports scientists in conducting research and exploring theory, methods, tools, systems, and other aspects of AI. In addition, BAAI supports AI industry development by promoting the further application of AI technology to improve people’s livelihoods and ensure sustainable development for humans and the environment. In May 2019, BAAI issued the Beijing AI Principles, ethical principles for research, development, and use of AI, and its governance principles. It is backed by the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology and the Beijing municipal government.
- Promotes Beijing to become the leading global AI innovation centre by contributing to academic discourse, foundational theories, talent, enterprise innovation, and development policies.