BRAC University joins Carnegie Mellon's global forum for ethical AI

BRAC University has recently joined the Open Forum for AI (OFAI), a 2024 international initiative of Carnegie Mellon University focused on ethical approaches to advancing human-centered artificial intelligence (AI), according to a press statement.
By bringing together academic institutions, civil society, nonprofit organisations, government, and industry, the OFAI aims to build a more open and accountable AI ecosystem, emphasising public-interest values in strategy and governance.
"We're building a coalition grounded in the belief that AI must be shaped by diverse perspectives -- not just large technology companies," said OFAI Executive Director and Open Source Programmes Office Director Sayeed Choudhury.
"By welcoming BRAC University, a leader in interdisciplinary education and social innovation, OFAI expands its global reach and deepens its commitment to collaboration across borders," added Choudhury, who also serves as associate dean for digital infrastructure at Carnegie Mellon University Libraries.
With a focus on leading development and innovation from the Global South, BRAC University engages in cross-sector collaborations, United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) policy initiatives, and global knowledge-sharing efforts to help build inclusive and resilient societies.