UMT establishes an official partnership with SAFE AI Foundation (USA) to advance AI education and research
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance rapidly, UMT recognises the importance of equipping students with the skills to master technology while fostering a strong understanding of risk management, ethical principles, and the responsible use of AI.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance rapidly, UMT recognises the importance of equipping students with the skills to master technology while fostering a strong understanding of risk management, ethical principles, and the responsible use of AI. To put this vision into practice, on 12 November 2026, the University of Management and Technology Ho Chi Minh City (UMT) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SAFE AI Foundation (USA), opening up new opportunities for international collaboration in education and research.
Based in Silicon Valley, SAFE AI Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to AI safety, AI governance, AI ethics, and AI transformation in education. The Foundation is led by Professor Chai Keong Toh, Chairman and CEO, a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) in the United Kingdom, and a pioneering scientist in the field of mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs). Drawing on his extensive industry experience as a former Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Professor Toh has spearheaded the development of numerous innovative AI safety solutions at SAFE AI Foundation.
Following the discussions and the signing of the MOU, both parties aim to focus on the following key areas of collaboration:
Innovation in Education and Research: Exploring the integration of AI Safety and AI Governance into UMT’s academic programmes, while advancing teaching and research in these fields.
Promoting AI Literacy among School Students, University Students, and the Wider Community: Raising awareness and developing the knowledge and skills needed to use AI safely, effectively, and responsibly.
Transforming University Governance and Operations in the AI Era: Strengthening professional exchange and knowledge sharing, keeping abreast of global developments, and exploring the AI Transformation for Universities Framework.
During the discussions, SAFE AI Foundation expressed its appreciation for UMT’s forward-looking and dynamic vision, as well as its strong commitment to advancing practice-oriented technology education in Vietnam. The Foundation also recognised UMT’s efforts to keep pace with global developments and cultivate
The establishment of this partnership with SAFE AI Foundation further demonstrates UMT’s proactive approach to connecting with global knowledge networks, advancing educational innovation, and laying the foundations for an AI-Ready University equipped to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the AI era.
