Founded in 1979, AAAI is an international, nonprofit, scientific society devoted to promote research in, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.AAAI is an artificial intelligence organization dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of AI.

Core values

- The projects focus on addressing pressing societal challenges such as health, food, environment, education, and governance[1][5].
- They emphasize the significance of the addressed problem, engagement with previous literature, and the potential for social impact, which indicates a strong commitment to solving real-world issues[1][5].
- The initiatives include recognition and awards for significant contributions to societal benefits, such as the Squirrel AI Award for Artificial Intelligence to Benefit Humanity, which encourages and highlights impactful AI research[3].
- The overall mission of AAAI is to promote research in and responsible use of artificial intelligence to improve public understanding, teaching, and training, and to guide research planners and funders on the importance and potential of AI developments[3].