London, United Kingdom — November 1, 2025
Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than our institutions, our ethics frameworks, and our education systems. AI Academy has launched to meet this critical moment — establishing a global coalition to ensure AI innovation remains grounded in human values, ethics, and inclusion.
Founded on the conviction that technology must serve humanity, not replace it, AI Academy is building a collaborative ecosystem that brings together academia, industry, and investors to guide AI's evolution responsibly.
"AI has the power to transform every sector of society — but it must be guided by human values," said Christopher Smith, Chairman of AI Academy. "We are not building an institution; we are building a global coalition. Our mission is to democratize access to AI knowledge and ensure that innovation advances human dignity, not just technological progress."
AI's acceleration has outpaced the world's ability to govern and understand it. Many nations and institutions lack the frameworks, education, and dialogue necessary to manage its social and ethical impact.
"If we are to safeguard our future, we must bring humanity into the center of innovation now," Smith continued. "We must educate deeply, convene openly, and collaborate across disciplines, industries, and cultures to ensure that AI benefits generations to come."
Each gathering will be designed as an open platform for collaboration — not competition — where ideas can be exchanged freely and partnerships forged to align innovation with human-centric values.
These conferences mark the beginning of a broader movement — one that will expand globally in the coming years, establishing new hubs of collaboration in partnership with universities, governments, and cultural institutions around the world.