The promises of AI for humanity depend on Trust.
We are an Industry-Academia-Government Collaborative, convened by Striv.ai, to build the open standards and shared knowledge needed for the Era of Networked Intelligence.
We are awarding 5 full scholarships for the first year of membership (a $999 value) to the first NXT AI attendees who apply.
We are in a new "Era of Networked Intelligence." The risks are novel, accelerating, and subverting traditional approaches to security. From new cybersecurity threat vectors to risks to data, IP, and user safety, we must build a foundational trust strata. By working together on Trust and Safety research, technology, and governance, the promise of AI that serves the global economy and human flourishing is attainable.
Our mission is built on the belief that the diffusion of AI and its promises for humanity depends on Trust. We are creating a collaborative ecosystem to accelerate the adoption of trustworthy AI by connecting researchers, industry, and strategic partners to build the practical, real-world standards and technology for the AI economy.
We are "matchmakers" and opportunity creators. We connect researchers to "real-world data," funding streams, and "business use cases," while providing industry and public sector partners with a "talent, IP, and Research pipeline," with access to the latest insights into the evolving policy and regulatory landscape. We are currently accepting inquiries for a select number of Founding Partner leadership positions.
$999 / year
Join as a MemberOur initiative is guided by a council of academic and policy leaders in cybersecurity, AI, and digital trust. We are actively recruiting for council seats.
Chief Scientist
Professor, The Ohio State University
Council Member, Cybersecurity
Professor of Cybersecurity, NYU
Policy & Governance Lead
[Veteran DHS / Policy Expert Credentials]
AI Ethics & Industry Advisor
Leading Researcher / Enterprise Exec
This is an open call to collaborate. Our research is not built in a silo; it's an orchestrated effort to solve real-world problems. We are actively forming working groups for these core themes.
Core R&D Theme
Defining new permission models, authorization frameworks, and governance protocols for "agentic AI" and multi-agent systems. How do we ensure autonomous agents act within defined boundaries and align with human intent?
Core R&D Theme
Developing practical, scalable "test beds" and auditing methodologies to verify AI model claims. This includes standards for monitoring model drift, data integrity, and uniform risk measurement across diverse systems.
Collaborative Working Group
An open call for collaboration on a protocol for verifiable AI trust. We are seeking partners to join our efforts to define a common language and framework for AI attestation, security, and data provenance for the AI economy.
Our Exclusive Offer for NXT AI
Contrary to popular belief, not all the top AI researchers work for just two companies. We are inviting independent researchers to join our "curated founding group."
(A $999 VALUE)
We are awarding 5 full, first-year scholarships to the first researchers who apply. Be the first to join and help build our community.
(SAVE $500)
All other NXT AI attendees will receive an exclusive 50% discount on their first year of membership.
Use code: NXTAI2025
Direct input into working groups and protocol development.
Connect with real-world problems and data from Corporate Partners.
Access to the Trust Data Exchange feed (rolling out Q1 2026).
$5,000 in credits & "prestigious recognition" for your CV.
Curated feed of AI research grants & funding opportunities (like Grantwatch for AI).
Opportunities to connect with Corporate, Public, and Academic Partners for sponsored research.
Private workspace, working groups, monthly seminars, publication opportunities.
See the roadmap and get early access to new protocols and tools.
We are building this consortium together. Access to resources like the Trust Data Exchange (TDX API) will be expanded in November and here's what you get immediately upon joining:
Join our members-only workspace to connect with peers and the council.
Get invited to our inaugural virtual session (November) to vote on key roadmap items.
Explore the core research themes and signal your interest in joining specific working groups.
Consortium Roadmap: Q4 2025: Founding Member Launch, First Working Session, Resource Portal, and TDX API | Q1 2026: Working Groups Launch, Full TDX Access | Q2 2026: Framework Testing | Q3 2026: Standards v1.0 Publication
Our consortium is launching with research leaders from The Ohio State University's ICDT with a shared mission to "foster collaboration among researchers, prepare the next generation, and partner with industry to identify emerging cybersecurity issues with a shared goal of connecting the right people at the right time."
"My role, is helping make dreams become a reality as matchmaker between the right people at the right time."
"We do have extensive expertise to partner and work together on these relevant areas of interest."
For Academic, Corporate, & Public Sector Partner inquiries, please use this form. We will schedule a follow-up discussion.
(Individual Research Members can join directly here.)