The University of Washington (UW) is one of the top public research universities in the United States, consistently ranked among the best globally. Its Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering explicitly includes AI safety as a pillar of its AI research agenda, and houses RAISE (Responsibility in AI Systems & Experiences), a cross-disciplinary center focused on developing AI that serves the public good, builds trust, and supports open innovation. UW receives more federal research dollars than any other U.S. public university, with $1.74 billion in total research awards in FY2025.
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As a major research university, UW contributes to AI safety through training the next generation of AI researchers, conducting foundational research on responsible and safe AI systems, and embedding safety and ethics considerations into mainstream computer science education. By integrating AI safety as a pillar within its top-ranked computer science school and building dedicated responsible AI research infrastructure (RAISE), UW helps shift the overall research culture toward safety-aware development. Graduates and faculty influence industry and policy, creating a multiplier effect that extends the impact of safety-oriented research norms.
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