UNLV International Gaming Institute debuts AI research hub
The initiative will look to develop an ecosystem for collaborative AI research and ‘accelerate the adoption of trusted and responsible AI.’
Key Points
- Key initiatives from the research hub are reportedly underway, focusing on critical areas such as the upcoming State of AI in Gaming report
- Representatives from Action Gaming, Gaming Analytics, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, Playtech, ROGA and more will serve on AiR Hub’s industry advisory panel
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) International Gaming Institute has officially launched its new AI research hub (AiR Hub), Co-Founded by Kasra Ghaharian, Director of Research at the Institute, and Simo Dragicevic, who now serves as an Adjunct Fellow at AiR Hub.
AiR Hub was said to represent a “significant step” towards advancing research and understanding the impacts, risks and opportunities of AI within the gambling industry, while also “accelerat(ing) the adoption of trusted and responsible AI.”
“UNLV’s International Gaming Institute has a long history of pioneering research in the gaming sector, and we are excited to launch AiR Hub as the next step in that journey,” Ghaharian said.
“Our vision is to create tangible progress through collaborative, actionable research with engagement across a range of stakeholders, including regulators, academics, non-profit organizations and industry.”
Key initiatives are reportedly underway at AiR Hub, focusing on critical areas such as the upcoming State of AI in Gaming report, which will survey current and future use cases and index companies on its AI maturity.
Other initiatives include thought leadership and practical tools for operators and regulators to promote responsible AI oversight and governance, as well as developing benchmarking solutions for critical AI systems within the sector.
Good to know: UNLV received a $15m donation from the Las Vegas Sands in order to develop a new institute designed to promote appreciation and understanding of Chinese language, traditions and history during December 2024
“We are grateful for not only the financial support offered by our founding members, but also the expert knowledge they bring in regard to technology, data and wider gambling business and player support practices,” Dragicevic said.
“We operate in a highly complex and integrated industry that is evolving quickly, and this knowledge and experience will be essential to fully understanding the risks and capitalizing on the potential of AI within the industry.”
Representatives from Action Gaming, Axes.ai, Evoke, Gaming Analytics, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, Playtech, the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) and Walker Digital Table Systems will serve on AiR Hub’s industry advisory panel.
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