Allen School researchers are at the forefront of exciting developments in AI spanning machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, robotics and more.
We cultivate a deeper understanding of the science and potential impact of rapidly evolving technologies, such as large language models and generative AI, while developing practical tools for their ethical and responsible application in a variety of domains — from biomedical research and disaster response, to autonomous vehicles and urban planning.
Groups & Labs
RAIVN Lab
The Reasoning, AI, and VisioN (RAIVN) Lab directed by Prof. Ali Farhadi and Prof. Ranjay Krishna focuses at the intersection of computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing and robotics and is targeted towards helping computers…
Robot Learning Lab
The Robot Learning Lab works on foundational research in machine learning, AI and robotics to develop intelligent robotic systems that can perceive, plan and act in complex environments and improve performance with experience.
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Centers & Initiatives
The AI Institute for Societal Decision Making (AI-SDM) brings together AI and social sciences researchers to develop human-centric AI for societal good that harnesses the power of data and improved understanding of human decisions to create better and more trusted choices.
The Science Hub supports a broad set of programs — including fellowships for doctoral students, collaboration among researchers and support for collaborative research events — designed to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and engineering in the Seattle area.
Highlights
Allen School News
In the latest installment of a Q&A series exploring grand challenges in computing, professors Franziska Roesner and Sewoong Oh discuss how they and their colleagues aim to develop a safer, more secure and privacy-preserving future through technologies that better serve people and society.
UW News
Allen School Ph.D. student Yael Eiger and professor Franziska Roesner discuss their research examining people’s experiences with technology during and after incarceration and the broader impacts of technology used for policing and post-release monitoring.
Allen School News
Professors Andrea Coladangelo, Matthew Golub, Ranjay Krishna, Chinmay Nirkhe, and Stephanie Wang are shaping the future of computing through projects spanning AI, systems, computational neuroscience, cryptography and quantum computing.