Artificial Intelligence Initiative

The development, application, and capabilities of AI-based systems are evolving rapidly, leaving largely unanswered a broad range of important short- and long-term questions related to the social impact, governance, and ethical implications of these technologies and practices. As part of this project we are conducting evidence-based research and translating that into practice to provide guidance to decision-makers in the private and public sectors, and to engage in impact-oriented pilot projects to bolster the use of AI, while also building an institutional knowledge base, fostering human capacity, and strengthening interfaces with industry and policy-makers.

This project’s work builds upon the Center’s previous Ethics and Governance of AI work, including our Principled AI research, tackles concrete implementation challenges, and co-develops pragmatic approaches with public and private decision makers working to develop, deploy, and use AI-based systems in socially-responsible ways. Current activities include Responsible Generative AI: Accountable Technical Oversight.