Forging the Global Standard for Verifiable AI Trust Chain
Zurich, Switzerland.
The Zurich Consensus
The Zurich Consensus on the Verifiable AI Trust Chain (VAITC) is GAITA's global framework for defining verifiable intelligence and establishing economic trust in the autonomous age. It introduces a root-of-trust-anchored system that requires every intelligent entity to provide cryptographic proof of its identity, behavior, and accountability throughout its lifecycle.
This is a collective call to action. We invite creators, policymakers, and innovators to help shape this emerging standard. Together, we can ensure that intelligent systems remain traceable, trustworthy, and aligned with human values—forming the technical and economic backbone of a secure and prosperous digital civilization.
Our Mission
Building Trust in AI
Four pillars that define our approach to establishing universal AI verification standards.
AI Trust Chain Standard
Universal trust layer for AI-generated content with cryptographic proof of origin and integrity.
Governance & Certification
Robust governance framework ensuring compliance and certification of trust authorities worldwide.
Domain Standards
Specialized verification protocols for AI outputs, medical data, images, audio, and more.
Global Membership
Join governments, cloud providers, AI labs, and academic institutions in shaping the future of AI trust.
From chip to verification
The AI Trust Chain creates cryptographic proof at every step, from hardware-based generation to public verification.
Hardware Root
Secure enclaves generate tamper-evident signatures
AI Processing
Models embed tracers in every output
Global Verification
Anyone can verify authenticity and provenance
Trust Chain Active
Cryptographic verification
from chip to cloud
"The future of AI must be verifiable. Let us build trust—not by claim, but by cryptographic proof."
Leadership & Advisory Board
GAITA is guided by experts in cryptography, AI governance, international standards, and technology policy.
Dr. Michael Levitt
Chair of the International CouncilNobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry (2013), Stanford University School of Medicine
Professor Levitt is a pioneering computational biologist who shared the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing multiscale models for complex chemical systems. His groundbreaking work in computational chemistry and molecular modeling provides crucial expertise for GAITA's cryptographic verification standards.
Michael Kuan
Member of International CouncilSerial Innovator, Investor, and Technology Strategist
Michael Kuan is a recognized technology innovator and global investor with a strong track record in pioneering ventures across AI, mobility, and digital trust. He serves as Chairman of Kuan Capital, an international asset management firm, and is the co-founder of TripleID. Previously a partner at GGV Capital and SIG Capital, he backed transformative companies in the US and Asia. Beyond venture investing, Michael is the publisher of InvestAmerica, a Pepperdine University commencement speaker, and an active contributor to global innovation as a founding council member of TEDx Global and a member of the XPRIZE Innovation Board.
Benjamin May
Executive DirectorPhysicist, Chiplet Innovator, and Global Automotive Technology Expert
Benjamin May is a physicist with over two decades of experience in automotive and mobility systems. He has led over 20 global serial production projects, bringing advanced sensing, computing, and safety systems from concept to high-volume deployment. As a founding member of IEEE P2020 and contributor to digital homologation and chiplet initiatives, he has played a central role in advancing next-generation automotive technologies.
Kai Kuan
Registered OfficerStrategy and Finance Adviser
Kai Kuan is a strategy and finance adviser with more than three decades of experience in cross-border business between Europe and Asia. As a registered officer of GAITA, he supported its establishment as a Swiss association and focuses on membership, funding and partnerships. Kai is a founding partner of Pandion Partners, an international M&A advisory network, where he advises companies on mergers and acquisitions, fundraising and cross-border strategy. Earlier in his career he headed project finance for Siemens in Asia and served as managing director of a Siemens joint venture in Guangzhou, China, giving him operating experience on both sides of the table. He lives in Munich, Germany.
Nathan Kaiser
Registered OfficerSwiss Attorney-at-Law
Nathan Kaiser is a Swiss attorney-at-law (admitted in the Canton of Grisons, previously also in Taipei, Hong Kong and Berlin) with expertise in cross-border legal matters. As a registered officer of GAITA, he focuses on Swiss corporate governance and compliance matters. Nathan also serves as an entrepreneur, investor, coach and board member. He supports GAITA networking events and contributes strategic legal and commercial perspectives that help translate scientific excellence into successful international collaborations. He and his family live in Switzerland, splitting his time between Zürich and the Engadin, with regular trips to Taiwan.
Founding members will have input into organizational structure and leadership selection.