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Jared Quincy Davis is a leading researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, large-scale machine learning, and the societal implications of emerging technologies. His work is best known for co-authoring the landmark report “On the Opportunities and Risks of Foundation Models” (2021), which has amassed over 2,100 citations and fundamentally shaped how the field understands models like GPT-3, BERT, and DALL-E. In this seminal contribution, Davis introduced the term “foundation models” to capture the paradigm shift toward large, broadly trained models that serve as adaptable bases for countless downstream tasks—while also highlighting their incomplete, often brittle nature. This work has become a cornerstone for discussions on both the promise and peril of general-purpose AI systems. Beyond this, Davis’s research spans model robustness, fairness, and the governance of AI, with a focus on ensuring that powerful technologies are developed responsibly. His ability to bridge technical depth with critical foresight has made him a sought voice in policy and academic circles alike, earning him recognition as a key thinker shaping the future of AI.