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RAISE is a UW research center advancing responsible, trustworthy, and open AI — across disciplines, communities, and institutions.
About RAISE Responsibility in AI Systems
Responsibility in AI Systems
& Experiences
The Center for Responsibility in AI Systems and Experiences (RAISE) is a University of Washington initiative that advances artificial intelligence that serves the public good, builds trust, and supports open innovation.
We bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community members to study, design, and deploy AI responsibly — across disciplines and across institutions.
Meet the team → Research Focus Three pillars of
Three pillars of
responsible AI
01
Applied AI in Underserved Areas
Deploying responsible AI where it can improve lives most — in healthcare, social services, civic engagement, and beyond.
02
Epistemological Foundations
Understanding how AI systems come to "know" things, and what that means for trust, accountability, and truth.
03
Open & Specialized Systems
Building AI that is transparent, interpretable, and tailored — not black-box monocultures.
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