Our ‘Unlearning’ Research for GenAI Highlighted in News of Cockrell School of Engineering

Excited to see our collaborative research with JPMorgan Chase on an AI unlearning algorithm spotlighted in news of Cockrell School of Engineering! Check out the article at OpenReview.

Key Points

  • Unlearning for AI: We have created an algorithm that allows generative AI models to “unlearn” information. This is especially important for trustworthy and reliable GenAI models.
  • Why it’s significant: This is a novel direction in AI research, which focuses on teaching AI systems to forget. This unlearning approach helps ensure AI doesn’t store potentially harmful or unnecessary data.
  • How it works: The algorithm teaches the AI model to forget unwanted details, allowing for alterations to images while still maintaining the image’s core identity.
  • Potential applications: This technology could be used to:
    • Remove sensitive information from images before sharing them.
    • Protect privacy
    • Combat the spread of misinformation or deepfakes
    • Avoid copyright infringement