FARI

FARI is an independent, not-for-profit Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative led by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB). Their mission is to bridge the gap between AI technologies and society, with a focus on ethical and sustainable practices. FARI offers a range of services and resources to support this mission.

They organize online and offline events, including conferences, webinars, and workshops, to educate, advocate, and connect researchers, stakeholders, and citizens. Their Test & Experience Center serves as a real-world lab for social, legal, and economic scientists to conduct user research and idea prototyping. FARI also runs the AI Academy, offering executive education and customized programs to understand and address AI challenges with a critical perspective.

Additionally, FARI engages with the public administration, civil society, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to provide support, coaching, and develop proof of concepts in AI, data, and robotics. Through their research and innovation activities, FARI aims to contribute to the common good in areas such as climate and energy, resource optimization, mobility, health and well-being, and participatory and inclusive society. The FARI community consists of 300 researchers from AI, data, and robotics research groups, working together to make AI, data, and robotics more accessible and impactful to society.

With a commitment to disseminating their latest research outputs, FARI keeps the public informed through their publications and news updates