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Initiative overview
FARI is a Brussels-based institute jointly founded by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) to advance artificial intelligence (AI), data, and robotics for the public good. The initiative brings together around 300 researchers from diverse disciplines to develop solutions that address social challenges and promote responsible, human-centred innovation.
The institute’s work responds to the growing need for trustworthy and transparent AI systems that can be applied to real-world issues, from sustainable urban development to public safety and digital inclusion. By fostering collaboration between academia, public authorities, and industry, FARI serves as a bridge between cutting-edge research and practical applications that deliver tangible societal impact.
Projects undertaken within FARI span multiple domains, including AI-assisted public decision-making, ethical data governance, and the use of robotics in environmental and social contexts. Its interdisciplinary structure enables cross-sectoral innovation while maintaining a strong focus on ethics, fairness, and accountability in AI use.
