Epoch AI

About

Epoch AI was founded to help people understand what is happening in AI from a neutral perspective and grounded in the best possible evidence. As a multidisciplinary research institute, the organization focuses on building a shared scientific foundation for thinking about AI, neutral to any specific agenda, so decisions about this technology are informed by the best available data. The organization examines the driving forces behind AI development, tracks the progress of AI capabilities, and measures and forecasts its impact on the economy and society. Epoch AI develops and maintains comprehensive databases tracking thousands of machine learning models from 1950 to today, AI company finances, frontier data centers, and machine learning hardware. Their research includes authoritative analyses on whether AI scaling can continue through 2030 and the feasibility of decentralized training, providing concrete insights into what constrains AI progress. As an independent nonprofit, Epoch AI relies on donor support to continue its research mission. They offer mission-aligned services to companies, nonprofits, and government bodies, including commissioned research, model evaluations, and consultations. Past partnerships include Stanford's AI Index and the UK's Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology.