Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) — Description: Safeguarded AI Scientific Director: Yoshua Bengio (joined Aug 2024)

Note: The claim states that Yoshua Bengio joined ARIA (Advanced Research and Invention Agency) as Scientific Director in August 2024. However, the source text indicates he joined 'Safeguarded AI' as Scientific Director, not ARIA. These are two different organizations. The source directly contradicts the organizational affiliation stated in the claim.

Note: The source text directly confirms that Yoshua Bengio joined as Scientific Director in August 2024. The article is dated Aug 07, 2024, and explicitly states 'We're excited to welcome Professor Yoshua Bengio as Scientific Director for Safeguarded AI.' The claim states he 'joined Aug 2024' which matches the source date. Note: The source refers to 'Safeguarded AI' (a programme within ARIA) rather than ARIA itself, but this is a minor distinction as Safeguarded AI is part of ARIA's work.