UC expands partnership with Thales for AI research
UC expands partnership with Thales for AI research
https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2026/04/n21403391.html
Publish Date: 2026-04-22 14:27:00
Source Domain: www.uc.edu
- Thales is a global firm in aerospace, defense, and digital technology with headquarters in France and a workforce of 83,000 people across many countries.
- A collaboration initiative was announced at the Research + Innovation week, combining efforts from the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Thales in the fields of artificial intelligence and air mobility.
- This collaboration builds upon an existing research agreement signed by UC and Thales in 2023.
- The newly established collaborative workspace will focus on promoting safe and ethical AI applications for critical missions.
- Nick Ernest, a UC engineering alumnus and chief architect for Thales Avionics, emphasized the importance of academia engagement and the advancement of research in this area.