Amazon, CMU partner on new AI Innovation Hub

Amazon and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have launched the CMU-Amazon AI Innovation Hub to advance collaborative research in artificial intelligence, robotics, and cloud computing. The hub aims to support joint research projects, Ph.D. fellowships, and workshops that leverage both institutions’ expertise, with a focus on responsible AI development, advanced robotics, and next-generation cloud infrastructure. Amazon will provide significant funding and resources, while CMU will apply its interdisciplinary approach to accelerate innovation. The first research symposium is scheduled for October 28 at CMU’s Pittsburgh campus to foster collaboration and set research agendas. This partnership builds on existing collaborations between Amazon and CMU, emphasizing generative AI, natural-language processing, and robotics. Theresa Mayer, CMU’s vice president for research, highlighted the importance of combining academic discovery with practical application to drive societal benefits and expand knowledge frontiers. In parallel, Amazon is also investing in AI through industry partnerships, exemplified by the newly launched Physical AI Fellowship with MassRobotics and