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About Us

We envision a future where generative and agentic AI operates as a true partner to human insight, enhancing what individuals and institutions can achieve. Through research, education, and responsible innovation, the AGI Center is shaping the next era of human + AI collaboration.

Mission Statement

The Amplify GenAI Innovation Center advances generative AI as a collaborative force that expands human potential. We develop secure, ethical, and scalable AI solutions that:

  • Empower human potential through genAI technologies that enhance creativity, decision-making, and collaborative problem solving
  • Extend individual and institutional expertise, turning AI into a multiplier of insight and capability
  • Create intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and work alongside humans
  • Pioneer responsible genAI and agentic technologies across research, education, and innovation

What We Do

AI Research & Development

We design and test leading-edge generative AI agents, workflows, and platforms that address real-world challenges across domains including healthcare, education, cybersecurity, scientific research, and campus operations.

Amplify

Amplify, Vanderbilt’s open-source, enterprise-grade generative AI platform, provides private, secure access to state-of-the-art AI models. With 10,000+ active Vanderbilt users and adoption across 60+ institutions, Amplify is transforming research efficiency, teaching quality, administrative workflows, and cross-campus collaboration.

Education & Capacity Building

Through world-leading Coursera specializations (serving 1M+ global learners), online training, AI literacy workshops, and staff fellowship programs the AGI Center extends AI fluency across Vanderbilt and beyond.

Applied Innovation

Vanderbilt’s operations serve as a real-world testbed for AI-enabled agents and assistants that improve service quality, efficiency, and research support.
Examples include:

  • grant-preparation assistants
  • student service AI companions
  • administrative workflow automation
  • research support agents