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Amazon and University of Washington announce inaugural Science Hub faculty research awards

Six professors. That's how many researchers Amazon just funded at UW to advance AI and robotics.

Reporting by Amazon Science 1 min brief
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Amazon's strategic investment in academic AI research through university partnerships signals how Big Tech is securing future talent and innovation pipelines beyond internal R&D.

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  1. Six UW professors received grants

  2. Focus on artificial intelligence and robotics research

  3. Amazon Science Hub faculty research awards

  4. University of Washington partnership

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Publisher excerpt: Six UW professors will advance artificial intelligence and robotics research with new grants.
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