| Luohan Academy | |
| Founder: | Jack Ma |
| Type: | Research institute |
| Location: | Hangzhou, China |
| Area Served: | Worldwide |
| Focus: | Social science and artificial intelligence |
| Method: | Research, education, training |
| Parent Organization: | Alibaba Group |
Luohan Academy is a research institute founded by Alibaba Group in Hangzhou, China, in 2019. The academy is dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of the social sciences and artificial intelligence (AI) to help solve some of the world's most pressing economic and social challenges.[1]
Luohan Academy was founded by Jack Ma, the co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group, in 2019. Ma has long been interested in the intersection of technology and society, and he founded it with the goal of using AI and other advanced technologies to help address some of the world's most pressing economic and social challenges.[2]
Luohan Academy's research covers a wide range of topics, including economics, finance, psychology, sociology, and philosophy. Its goal is to provide insights that can help policymakers, business leaders, and society as a whole make better decisions and create more sustainable and inclusive economic systems.[3] [4]
One of the academy's key areas of research is the impact of digital technology on society and the economy. The academy has conducted extensive research on the impact of e-commerce and other digital platforms on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as on the role of AI and machine learning in driving innovation and growth.[5]