
Databricks Co-Founder Bets $100M on Open, Untamed AI Research
Here's the text with the most important phrase emphasized in markdown bold: In a bold move, Databricks cofounder Andy Konwinski launches the Laude Institute with a $100 million investment to support independent AI research. The initiative aims to accelerate foundational AI development, focusing on societal good, safety, and transparency through direct academic grants with minimal bureaucracy. Backed by a board of tech luminaries, the institute plans to fund innovative and risky research pr













