Tech AI serves as the umbrella organization for Georgia Tech’s NSF AI institutes, including AI-ALOE, AI4OPT and AI-CARING. It coordinates research, education and workforce initiatives while building collaboration across disciplines and with industry partners. By uniting these programs, Tech AI amplifies the impact of Georgia Tech’s AI innovation, supporting both cutting-edge research and real-world applications.
NSF AI4OPT
The U.S. National Science Foundation AI Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT) is transforming automated decision-making by fusing artificial intelligence with mathematical optimization to achieve breakthroughs neither field could deliver alone. Along with advancing research in areas like energy, supply chains, transportation and health care, AI4OPT leads education initiatives that inspire the next generation of researchers, workforce programs that prepare professionals for AI-driven industries and an industrial partners program that connects cutting-edge research with real-world applications.
AI CARING
The AI Institute for Collaborative Assistance and Responsive Interaction for Networked Groups (AI CARING) develops personalized AI systems to help aging adults maintain independence, well-being and quality of life at home. By bringing together experts in artificial intelligence, robotics, human-computer interaction and social sciences, the institute creates technologies that adapt to individual needs, build trust and collaboration, and work seamlessly with caregivers, families and health care providers to extend healthy living, reduce caregiver burden and build inclusive systems for older adults in a digital world.
NSF AI-ALOE
The U.S. National Science Foundation AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education (AI-ALOE) develops AI-driven models to transform online adult learning by creating personalized, scalable and effective experiences. The institute brings together experts in artificial intelligence, education, cognitive science and workforce development to design tools that support lifelong learners, improve accessibility and prepare adults for the changing demands of the workforce. AI-ALOE is working to ensure AI innovations directly benefit learners and educators.
NSF ACTION
The U.S. National Science Foundation AI Institute for Agent-based Cyber Threat Intelligence and Operation (ACTION) is improving how mission-critical systems are protected against sophisticated and evolving security threats. Headquartered at the University of California, Santa Barbara, ACTION brings together experts in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and systems engineering, with Georgia Tech represented by Xiaoming Huo, co-principal investigator, and Wenke Lee, executive committee member and education lead.
NSF MMLI
The U.S. National Science Foundation Molecule Maker Lab Institute (MMLI) unites leaders in AI and organic synthesis to develop frontier AI tools, open-access databases and accessible platforms for small molecule manufacturing and discovery. By advancing AI-enabled synthesis planning, catalyst development, molecule manufacturing and discovery, the institute is transforming how new materials and medicines are created, with Georgia Tech represented by Yunan Luo, assistant professor in the School of Computational Science and Engineering.
Expanding AI Program
The Expanding AI Innovation through Capacity Building and Partnerships (ExpandAI) is designed to broaden participation in artificial intelligence research and education by forming partnerships between top-tier AI research institutions (including Georgia Tech) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Emerging Research Institutions (ERIs).
- AI4OPT
- NSF AI Hub at CAU – Georgia Tech helps establish the first AI graduate programs at Clark Atlanta University, empowering students and faculty in AI research and education.
- UTRGV ARISE Project – Advancing autonomous robotics and infrastructure monitoring through AI and optimization in collaboration with UTRGV faculty and students.