Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an interdisciplinary field that draws knowledge from multiple disciplines like computing, statistics and mathematics towards addressing real-world problems in various domains. The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a comprehensive university and has world renowned expertise across many departments that can enable synergistic AI research and translational outcomes. Over the years, NUS has produced high-quality, globally recognised and impactful research.

The mission of NUS AI Institute is to establish a novel AI ecosystem that focuses on research excellence that empowers individuals, communities, and businesses, and fosters entrepreneurship, for the public good in Singapore and in the World. Building on the NUS capabilities in multiple disciplines, the NUS AI Institute organise its research in a comprehensive and complimenting ecosystem.

Briefly, the Institute will develop foundational techniques that encompass horizontal domains related to systems, theory, statistical models, foundational models, inferencing models, and generative models. The foundational techniques and models developed can underpin a wide range of real-world applications across AI + X domains. These domains correspond to the key sectors in society, such as healthcare and education, where AI can have significant impact.

The NUS AI Institute is also aware of the societal implications of AI systems and their deployment in society. Hence, dedicated effort will study how AI governance and policies can be developed to ensure that AI is used and deployed responsibly, ethically, fairly, and inclusively.