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Vectice Joins U.S. Government’s New Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety

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Vectice will be one of the leading AI experts to help advance the development and deployment of safe, trustworthy AI under new U.S. Government safety institute.

We are excited to announce that Vectice has been selected to join more than 200 of the nation’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts to participate in a Department of Commerce initiative to support the development and deployment of trustworthy and safe AI. Established by the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) will bring together AI creators and users, academics, government and industry researchers, and civil society organizations to meet this mission.

"This collaboration marks a significant step towards our commitment to promoting safe, responsible, and ethical AI development. At Vectice, we bring a wealth of expertise in data science management, AI system design, and model documentation, which are critical for establishing robust standards and governance practices in AI.” - Cyril Brignone, Chief Executive Officer, Vectice
“Our involvement in AISIC reflects our dedication to the responsible use of AI and allows us to contribute significantly to the development of measurable and interoperable techniques that ensure AI's safety and trustworthiness. We look forward to working alongside other leaders in the field to drive innovation in AI safety and governance, ensuring that the AI systems of tomorrow are developed with the highest standards of ethics and transparency." - Gregory Haardt, Chief Technology Officer, Vectice

What Vectice will bring to the consortium

In the consortium efforts, Vectice is the technical expert to all the working groups by providing technical guidance and offering specialized resources in the context of AI and model documentation, AI system design and development, and Infrastructure support for consortium projects. More specifically, Vectice will help develop standards and best practices for AI governance and documentation.

“AI safety and its applications in US enterprises have been at the heart of our work. This highlights our ongoing commitment to collaborate with even more strategic stakeholders, building on our efforts in recent years." - Remy Thellier, Head of Growth & Strategic Partnerships, Vectice

The expertise Vectice will bring to the consortium

At Vectice, we are experts in data science management, the science life cycle, and the related issues around documentation and governance. Vectice expertise can help track lineage, manage model versions, and ensure compliance with governance policies. This expertise is crucial for the responsible and ethical development of AI systems.

The product and technical capabilities Vectice will bring to the consortium activities

Vectice works with Fortune 2000 to help them effortlessly auto-document their AI work across existing tools. The Vectice software enables cross-functional collaboration and ensures organization transparency while ensuring enforcement of best practices. Our solution's ability to effortlessly create audit trails for various aspects of AI projects makes it a key solution for both model development and model risk management teams across industries. Vectice’s contribution to the consortium will foster the development and adoption of technical solutions for safe and transparent models from sourcing to model deployment – helping ensure that the AI systems developed under the consortium are safe, transparent, and trustworthy.

About AISIC

The consortium includes more than 200 member companies and organizations that are on the frontlines of developing and using AI systems, as well as the civil society and academic teams that are building the foundational understanding of how AI can and will transform our society. These entities represent the nation’s largest companies and its innovative startups; creators of the world’s most advanced AI systems and hardware; key members of civil society and the academic community; and representatives of professions with deep engagement in AI’s use today. The consortium also includes state and local governments, as well as non-profits. The consortium will also work with organizations from like-minded nations that have a key role to play in setting interoperable and effective safety around the world.

Learn more about the work Vectice will be doing and the consortium here

Read the official press release from the U.S. Department of Commerce here