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We’re excited to announce a strategic partnership between IC3 and Goethe University Frankfurt, an affiliate of ATHENE Center - Europe’s largest center for applied cybersecurity research. This collaboration strengthens transatlantic academic ties and will focus on key areas relating to crypto and blockchains including: - Cryptography and trusted hardware - AI security - Privacy-enhancing technologies - web3 infrastructure development and interfaces with web2 - Policy development for responsible technology governance By combining IC3’s expertise with Goethe University and ATHENE’s applied research capabilities, this partnership aims to accelerate breakthrough research and develop practical solutions for emerging digital threats across Europe and North America. “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing cutting-edge research in cybersecurity and AI," said Cornell Tech Professor Ari Juels, Co-Director of IC3. "By connecting European and North American research communities, we’re strengthening transatlantic scientific cooperation and exploring global security challenges together. The combination of ATHENE’s applied research expertise and IC3’s innovation ecosystem creates exceptional opportunities in areas like cryptography, blockchain security, and responsible AI.” Read more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/eM-Dghjd