Open Science Initiative

Accelerating discovery through open science

Cohere Labs advances AI through transparent research, open-weights models, and powering a global community of 5,000+ researchers who are pushing boundaries and shaping the future of AI.

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Status:

Open

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Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis

Benefits:

  • Collaborate with fellow researchers

  • Exclusive events

  • Contribute to open science progress

Through open collaboration and a wide range of programs and events, we unlock the potential of a global ecosystems of researchers, engineers, and unlock the potential of a global network of researchers, engineers, and thinkers. United by open science, we break silos, challenge limits, and build AI solutions that are stronger, more ethical, and transformative, proving collaboration is the bedrock of true innovation.

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Virtual events hosted

Distinct community-led programs

Join our community and shape AI with open science

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  • The strength of our open science community lies in its diversity and reach. With members spanning the globe we're creating a dynamic ecosystem where ideas flourish and breakthroughs are born.

  • Find a specialized subgroup where your interests meet collective action. The Cohere Labs Open Science Community connects researchers focused on specific subjects like multilingual AI, safety, and more. When people with shared goals collaborate, individual curiosity transforms into breakthroughs that push the field forward.

  • Research is real work, and in our Open Science Community you won't do it alone. Active participants find collaborators who can sharpen your methodology, and help you navigate the path to becoming a recognized AI researcher.

Community Blog

Stories from the community

Our blog, maintained by our members, amplifies the breakthroughs in our community. See how members published papers, or how collaboration sparked innovation.

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Safety

Mix, Fine-Tune, Break: What Happens When You Stress-Test a Multilingual Model's Safety

By Tanav Singh Bajaj

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Community

From Showing Up to Leading: Three Years Inside Cohere Labs Community


by Ahmad Anis

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Multilingual AI

Tongueless Lions and Hallucinating Machines

by Károly Boczka

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Community Events

Grow with us

Our community events connect people from all over the world, opening doors to collaborate, learn and build on research’s latest methods.

  • Listen to renowned researchers share their breakthroughs.

  • Meet fellow researchers from our global community.

  • Find open science projects to participate and contribute to.

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Past events

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Roads to Research: Journey of a Research Paper

Members of the Cohere Labs team discuss the process of publishing research.

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Cohere Labs Research Connections

Esra'a Saleh, Ujan Deb & Ruchira Dhar on leading Research Connections.

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Expedition Aya 2025, Project Presentations and Award

Participating teams present their key findings and innovations, and judges announce top projects.

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Research from our community