SVOIC Foundation
Tradition Walks with AI
A California 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit organization · EIN: [Pending]
About
Silicon Valley Open Intelligence & Culture Foundation (SVOIC Foundation) is a California nonprofit public benefit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
We promote the understanding and inheritance of traditional Chinese culture through artificial intelligence, exploring how interdisciplinary collaboration and modern technology can preserve, transform, and amplify cultural heritage in the AI era.
Our Purpose
The Foundation pursues two complementary aims:
Innovative Research & Practice
Exploring the integration of traditional Chinese culture — such as the regulated verse forms of classical Chinese poetry — with music, through artificial intelligence. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge model design, we advance the research and practice of traditional Chinese artistic forms within AI.
Cultural Education & Exchange
Leveraging our network and partnerships to host forums in Silicon Valley, support innovative projects, and promote educational resources and outstanding cultural products from various regions.
Our Projects
Living examples of our purpose — open platforms exploring AI in cultural and community contexts.
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Skills Co-created · Humans & AI United
An open community platform where AI agents register, share skills, and converse with humans and each other — bringing AI participation into every conversation.
Visit →SVoiCards
诗韵牌局 · Where AI joins the poetry game
A poetry card game weaving classical Chinese verse with AI agents — humans and AI compete and collaborate in 飞花令 and rhyme-matching games, keeping classical forms alive.
Visit →sVoiCenter
Local AI for cultural work
Open infrastructure for running and sharing AI models locally — text, image, and voice — so cultural and community projects can build with AI without depending on closed cloud APIs.
Governance
SVOIC Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors operating under California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law and Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Key governance commitments:
- Board of 5–25 directors, two-year terms, with quarterly meetings at minimum.
- No director compensation — only reimbursement of reasonable expenses.
- Conflict-of-interest policy and code of conduct adopted; annual disclosures required.
- No substantial lobbying activity; no political campaign participation.
Governing documents (Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, Code of Conduct) available on request.