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Yoshua Bengio Launches $30M Initiative for Trustworthy AI

6/3/2025

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Yoshua Bengio, a leading figure in AI, founded LawZero, a non-profit dedicated to creating "Scientist AI" to combat deception in AI systems.
With $30 million in funding, the initiative focuses on developing trustworthy AI that enhances scientific discovery.
LawZero aims to keep AI under human control, mitigating risks associated with autonomous systems.
A prototype is expected within 18-24 months, prioritizing safety over profit.

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Yoshua Bengio, a leading figure in AI, founded LawZero, a non-profit dedicated to creating "Scientist AI" to combat deception in AI systems.
With $30 million in funding, the initiative focuses on developing trustworthy AI that enhances scientific discovery.
LawZero aims to keep AI under human control, mitigating risks associated with autonomous systems.
A prototype is expected within 18-24 months, prioritizing safety over profit.