NSF and Amazon are partnering to jointly support computational research focused on fairness in AI, with the goal of contributing to trustworthy AI systems that are readily accepted and deployed to tackle grand challenges facing society.
Name in original language
NSF Program on Fairness in AI
Initiative overview
The NSF Program on Fairness in Artificial Intelligence addresses critical challenges related to bias, transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in AI systems. As AI technologies increasingly impact society, concerns over unfair treatment, discrimination, and opaque decision-making processes have grown. This initiative aims to foster research that develops methods and tools to detect, mitigate, and prevent unfairness in AI algorithms, ensuring that AI systems are equitable and trustworthy for all users.The primary objectives of the program include advancing fundamental understanding of fairness in AI, promoting interdisciplinary research combining computer science with social, behavioral, and economic sciences, and supporting the development of frameworks that enable explainability and accountability. By encouraging collaboration among diverse academic fields, the initiative seeks to create AI systems that respect social values and protect against unintended harmful consequences.Looking forward, the program is expected to evolve by integrating emerging research findings into practical applications, influencing policy, and setting standards for ethical AI deployment. Continued funding and collaboration with industry partners like Amazon will help institutionalize these efforts, expand research capacity, and scale innovations broadly across sectors. The program's outputs are anticipated to shape future AI development toward more inclusive and responsible technologies.Since its inception, the initiative has grown to support a wide range of projects and foster a vibrant research community focused on AI fairness. Periodic updates and expanded funding opportunities reflect the evolving landscape of AI challenges and the increasing importance of embedding fairness as a core principle in AI systems worldwide.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
