MPAI is a non-profit, unaffiliated association whose goal is to develop AI enabled digital data compression specifications with clear IPR licensing frameworks. Any entity, such as corporation and individual firm, partnership, university, governmental body or international organisation supporting the mission of MPAI may apply for membership, provided that it is able to contribute to the development of technical specifications for the efficient use of data. MPAI has two classes of Membership: Principal and Associate. Principal Members have the right to vote. Associate Members do not have right to vote. Individual Members representing a University department may apply for Associate Membership. The Board of Directors is composed by Marina Bosi, Leonardo Chiariglione, Miran Choi, Davide Ferri and Guy Paillet The President is Leonardo Chiariglione, the Vice President is Guy Paillet and the Secretary/Treasurer Marina Bosi