A consortium aiming to make New York a global leader in artificial intelligence would help Cornell play a role in shaping the future of AI, promote responsible research and development, create jobs and unlock opportunities focused on public good.
Cornell is one of seven institutions in the state poised to become part of Empire AI, proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul during her State of the State address on Jan. 9.
The $400 million consortium, also including industry partners, would create and launch a state-of-the-art AI computing facility in upstate New York. In addition to providing computing power, the facility will prioritize sustainability in terms of both power generation and cooling of the system’s hardware.
“Our reputation across the globe has always been synonymous with boldness and innovation. So where else but New York should this be happening?” Hochul said. “AI is already the single most consequential technological commercial advancement since the invention of the internet. Global AI has already been valued at $100 billion just last year, and it’s brand new. And it’s projected to reach $1.3 trillion by 2030.”
The seven founding institutions would be Cornell, Columbia University, New York University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the State University of New York (SUNY), the City University of New York (CUNY), and the Simons Foundation and its research partner, the Flatiron Institute.
“I am excited to see the development of this shared computing facility, which will fast-track cutting-edge research and responsible AI tools to the benefit of all New Yorkers,” President Martha E. Pollack said. “As artificial intelligence promises to transform our economy, accelerate medical breakthroughs, and offer unprecedented tools for research, it is imperative that academic research institutions like Cornell partner to optimize AI technology in service of the public good.”
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