Zug, Switzerland, January 11th, 2025,
Chainwire
The FLock Foundation, a
Swiss-based not-for-profit organization at the forefront of
decentralized machine learning, has announced the partnership with
two influential figures in AI and high-performance computing:
Professor Zhang Zhao
and Professor You Yang.
Together, Professors Zhang and You will work to advance scalable
decentralized learning for Large Language Models (LLMs) in
alignment with FLock’s mission to democratize AI and champion
ethical innovation.
Professor Zhang Zhao, an assistant
professor at Rutgers University and a recognized authority in
large-scale machine learning, brings expertise in bridging
theoretical research with real-world applications. His notable
achievements include the development of OpenFold, the first
trainable and efficient protein structure prediction model, which
bridges theoretical AI research with real-world applications. He
will join FLock Foundation’s Advisory Board.
Professor You Yang, a Presidential
Young Professor at the National University of Singapore and founder
of HPC-AI Tech, joins the Foundation as a business partner. Known
for record-breaking advancements in ImageNet and BERT training
speeds – adopted by industry leaders such as Google and Microsoft –
Professor You’s LARS and LAMB optimizers have become industry
standards for large-scale AI systems.
“As we work to redefine the future of AI through
decentralized learning, the addition of Professor Zhang Zhao and
Professor You Yang to the FLock Foundation represents a monumental
step forward,” said Dr. Zehua Cheng, Head of AI Research, FLock.io.
“Their unparalleled achievements and innovative approaches align
perfectly with our mission to build ethical, inclusive, and secure
AI systems. With their guidance and partnership, we are poised to
lead the next era of AI development.”
The FLock Foundation is committed to
supporting the development of next-generation decentralized
learning platforms that prioritize privacy, scalability, and
accessibility. Professor Zhang Zhao and Professor You Yang’s
combined expertise will strengthen FLock’s efforts to deliver
scalable, decentralized learning frameworks that are both reliable
and transformative. For more information, visit the FLock Foundation on X.
About FLock
Foundation
The FLock Foundation is a Swiss-based
not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of
decentralized machine learning. Combining cutting-edge research
with industry best practices, the Foundation champions
transparency, security, and community-oriented innovation, working
to democratize access to AI technology and create a collaborative
future for artificial intelligence. For more information, visit the
FLock Foundation on X.
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