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Isabelle Levent is a leading voice in the study of large-scale artificial intelligence, best known for her foundational work on the societal and technical implications of foundation models. Her landmark 2021 paper, “On the Opportunities and Risks of Foundation Models,” has amassed over 2,170 citations, establishing her as a key thinker in the paradigm shift toward models like GPT-3 and DALL-E. In this influential report, Levent coined the term “foundation models” to describe these broad, adaptable AI systems, while critically examining their incomplete nature and the dual-edged potential they hold. Beyond this, her research spans AI safety, ethics, and the governance of emergent technologies, where she has contributed to frameworks for understanding model risks and biases. Levent’s work is widely cited by policymakers and technologists alike, and she has been recognized with awards for her interdisciplinary approach to AI. For students and researchers, her scholarship offers a rigorous yet accessible entry point into the most pressing debates shaping the future of artificial intelligence.