At the Center for AI Value at ETH Zurich, we are dedicated to unlocking AI’s full economic potential through cutting-edge research, education, and collaboration.

Key Economic Impacts

  • Global GDP Growth: Generative AI has the potential to increase global GDP by USD 20 trillion by 2030.1
  • Productivity Boost: AI technologies are projected to save 300 billion working hours globally.
  • Industry Transformation: AI is set to revolutionize multiple industries, from manufacturing to services.

Our Approach

  • Cross-functional Analysis: We conduct comprehensive assessments of AI’s value potential across different business functions and industries.
  • Criteria Development: Our team develops robust criteria for evaluating the suitability of transformer-based AI in various applications.
  • Economic Evaluation: We quantify the benefits and costs of AI applications, providing actionable insights for decision-makers.
  • Real-world Implementation: Through close partnerships with industry, we implement and scale successful AI approaches.

Research Focus

Our interdisciplinary team of researchers combines business acumen with technical expertise to:

  • Identify high-impact application areas for transformer-based AI
  • Develop methodologies for assessing AI’s economic value
  • Create frameworks for successful AI integration in business processes

By bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical business applications, we aim to unlock the full economic potential of AI technologies.

Our Infrastructure

Our on-premises infrastructure ensures that all data remains within our secure facility. This approach guarantees:

  • Enhanced data protection and privacy
  • Compliance with data regulation standards
  • Full control over data processing and storage

Our on-site GPUs power cutting-edge AI research and applications. We’re continuously investing in the latest technology to stay at the forefront of AI capabilities.

Our computational resources enable substantial improvements in AI model performance over time. We continuously monitor and upgrade our systems to ensure optimal performance for all our research projects and collaborations.

Get Involved

Join us in shaping the future of AI-driven economic growth. Whether you’re a business leader, researcher, or student, there are numerous ways to collaborate. Contact us to discuss collaboration opportunities and stay at the forefront of the AI revolution.

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PD Dr. Sebastian Tillmanns

Head Center for AI Value

  1. Numbers are based on Oliver Wyman (2024): How Generative AI is Transforming Business and Society ↩︎

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