Harness the power of AI. Responsibly.
We are a research institute advancing Responsible AI solutions, solving high-impact challenges, and pioneering experiential AI education. Experiential AI is simply AI with a human-in-the-loop.
Core Research and Focus Areas
World class experts solving the biggest challenges in Life Sciences, Health, Climate, Responsible AI, and Generative AI.
Global, Multidisciplinary Faculty
Our 90+ faculty members from across Northeastern University push the frontiers of technology and solve problems.
Applied AI Solutions
Applying the latest techniques from the field of artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems.
What is the Institute for Experiential AI?
We are a research institute focused on solving real world challenges, advancing research in human-centric AI and developing solutions that extend human intelligence.
Our research focus areas feature world-class experts solving critical challenges and advancing research across multiple industries and disciplines.
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What do we do?
We partner with companies to tackle high-impact challenges together in real environments, even with imperfect data. We harness the insights gained from solving these problems to drive research priorities for our esteemed faculty and research teams. We also leverage the learnings to create practical, experiential education opportunities for students, teams, and executives to empower the workforce of the future.
What is Experiential AI?
Simply: AI with a human in the loop. The whole idea is to make machines work with humans in order to assist machine intelligence and to use machine intelligence to extend human intelligence.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the top research institute in Experiential AI, leading the field of human-assisted, responsibly-developed AI that advances the science by solving high impact real-world challenges. Human intervention is a must - not a stop-gap measure - it is an effective means to capture knowledge and experience. High-impact challenges require us to address more than just science:
The solutions must work and the AI must be applied responsibly
Trustworthiness and responsibility are fundamental pillars
Experiential learning for our students and lifelong learners is a unique opportunity
Our Mission
Our mission is to seek Responsible AI solutions for high-impact challenges to drive new research and experiential learning.
We aim to develop research and learning programs that leverage human-in-the-loop and Responsible AI to address real-world challenges. We leverage the solutioning activities to:
Develop a research agenda rooted in real-world, high-impact challenges
Build tools and techniques for optimizing data capture on context, events, and outcomes as human intervention happens
Create educational experiences for students and lifelong learners
Define the science of Experiential AI
Let's Solve AI Problems Together
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Careers
Do you want to be part of an exciting new Institute focused on the fusion of human and machine intelligence into working AI solutions?
Our Applied AI Solutions
At the Institute for Experiential AI, we believe the best way to advance artificial intelligence is in the real world, applying the latest research to the latest challenges. Each of our Applied AI solutions and services is grounded in our unique, human-centric approach to innovation.
Responsible AI Practice
We help organizations navigate ethical challenges presented by AI technologies.
Our team of AI ethics experts and AI scientists partner with organizations in all industries to:
Mitigate AI risks while enhancing value and meeting regulatory obligations
Implement and improve responsible AI governance strategies
Develop new governance tools and metrics
Develop and deploy safe and robust AI products
Audit models for their impact, transparency, and bias
Draw on independent and research-based expertise
Fulfill ESG pledges and foster trust with stakeholders
Provide independent, on-demand AI ethics guidance
Recommended Start | RAI Maturity Assessment and Action Plan
At any stage of your RAI journey, we recommend you start here.
Our experts will assess your RAI capabilities, priorities, and needs – and help you plan your strategy.
RAI Governance
RAI Assessment
RAI Advisory
RAI Training
Comprehensive AI risk management strategy with customized RAI tools, guidelines, and processes
Tailored AI impact mapping and risk mitigation for new and existing AI products
Independent, expert consultation and continuous guidance
Customized programs to upskill and elevate RAI understanding and capabilities
RAI built into operations, culture, and workflow
Improved projects and products
On-demand access to RAI experts
Empowered, skilled leaders and teams
Core Research and Focus Areas: What We Do
World Class Experts Solving the Biggest Challenges and Advancing Research
AI + Health
Accelerating Health and Healthcare Innovation with Human-Centric AI.
Our AI + Health Focus Area Spans Northeastern University’s Global Network
Join us as we harness the combined power of applied AI, research, an experiential learning model and cutting-edge data science to advance healthcare innovation and create a healthier, more equitable future.
Education
Custom Expert-Guided AI Training for Employees and Leadership.
AI Solutions Hub
We leverage the know-how of a university to solve your data problems, drawing from top experts in the field of AI to develop cutting-edge solutions to all kinds of challenges.
A Team of Experts Delivering Data-Driven, Responsible AI Solutions
We partner with organizations to solve pressing data problems and harness AI to deliver business value. Our team of leading data scientists, AI researchers, practitioners, and Northeastern University faculty members apply the latest methods and techniques to tackle challenges at the pace of innovation.
AI + Life Sciences
A collaboration to meet the moment.
The Global Nexus for AI + Life Sciences
Advances in AI and multi-omic data generation promise to transform life sciences research and development. Join us as we harness the combined power of use-inspired research, a number-one ranked Co-op program, and a delivery-focused data science team to democratize access to AI technology and create a healthier, more equitable future.
Responsible AI
A comprehensive approach to the ethical and responsible use of AI.
A Multidisciplinary Research Area Aiming for AI Systems that Benefit Individuals, Societies, and the Environment
By encompassing the ethical, legal, and technical aspects of developing and deploying beneficial AI technologies, we ensure your AI system does not cause harm, interfere with human agency, discriminate, or waste resources.
AI for Climate and Sustainability (AI4CaS)
Harnessing AI Into Planet Saving Innovations.
Applying AI to the World’s Most Pressing Challenges
Our AI for Climate and Sustainability (AI4CaS) focus area partners with organizations and companies to address the use of AI for climate prediction and sustainability projects through use-inspired research, cutting-edge technology, and experiential training programs.
Corporate Membership
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AI Ethics Advisory Board
Helping Organizations Develop and Deploy AI Responsibly.
An Independent, On Demand Advisory Board Helping Organizations with Responsible AI
The potential harm caused by AI-powered tools can be large-scale, unforeseen, and devastating. But building an in-house ethics team can be costly and challenging. Our board provides organizations with on demand, conflict-free ethical guidance from top experts in academia, industry and government.
What We Offer:
More than 40 multidisciplinary experts across academia, industry, and government
Top-level independent ethics guidance
On-demand attention and advice tailored to organizational needs
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Faculty
In collaboration with Northeastern University's global campus, we have over 90 active faculty members, including 62 Core members and 31 Affiliate members. Our core AI research team pushes the frontiers of the technology while our applied AI team works to solve problems across industries.
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Leadership
Our leadership team includes pioneers in the field who have contributed to breakthroughs in AI systems and have years of experience working with businesses to build solutions at scale.
Research
Our researchers use real-world impact as their guiding light. We focus on everything from fundamental research to solving specific industry problems and studying the broader societal consequences of AI technology.
Staff
Meet the people who make the Institute for Experiential AI tick. Our dedicated staff bring a range of skillsets and perspectives to this important work.