AI Now Institute

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

AI Now Institute provides diagnosis and policy research on artificial intelligence and develops actionable policy strategies to redirect the trajectory of AI.

Target Customer

Policymakers, government agencies, civil society organizations, researchers, and journalists engaged in AI governance and public accountability.

Key Differentiator

Independent, foundation-funded research institute that does not accept corporate donor funding; advised the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on artificial intelligence in 2021; fiscally sponsored by Aspiration; emphasizes public accountability and social implications of AI.

Implementation Timeline

Not explicitly specified in the content. The site highlights ongoing publications and events through 2024–2025, including an annual landscape report and various announcements.

Pain Points

1Unbridled commercial surveillance
2Consolidation of power in a very small number of companies
3Lack of public accountability in AI development and deployment

Key Features

1Diagnosis and policy research on artificial intelligence
2Development of policy strategies to redirect AI trajectories
3Publication of reports and policy analyses
4Advisory work with policymakers and public institutions
5Coalition-building and engagement with a broad alliance of allies

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Co-Executive Director
2Operations Director
3Associate Director
4Senior Partnerships and Strategy Lead
5Advisor, Safety and Security
6Senior EU and Global Governance Lead
7Chief AI Scientist
8Journalist-in-Residence
9National Security Fellow
10EU Policy Fellow
11Faculty Advisor
12Chief Advisor

Client Results

1Advised the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on artificial intelligence (2021)
2Public testimonies and remarks by AI Now leadership at government bodies and international bodies (e.g., Philadelphia City Council testimony, UN General Assembly remarks)
3Publication of annual and policy reports addressing AI safety, governance, and industrial policy

Competitive Advantages

1Independent and foundation-funded research with no corporate donor influence
2Longstanding involvement in policy and governance discussions
3Direct engagement with policymakers (e.g., FTC) and leadership in public discourse
4Fiscally sponsored by Aspiration, providing stable funding while preserving independence

Key Benefits

1Authoritative analysis on the social implications of AI

2Actionable policy recommendations and strategies

3Public accountability and oversight of AI power

4Engagement with policymakers and broad coalition building

5Regular publication of reports and insights to shape discourse

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Independent research institute that produces diagnosis and policy research on artificial intelligence and develops actionable policy strategies to redirect AI’s trajectory.

Target Market

Policymakers, government agencies, civil society organizations, researchers, journalists and other stakeholders in AI governance and public accountability.

Unique Value Proposition

Independent, impact-focused AI policy research with no corporate donor influence, providing actionable policy guidance and influencing governance debates at national and international levels.

Technical Requirements

N/A

Pricing Model

Funding from foundations; AI Now is not funded by corporate donors and is fiscally sponsored by Aspiration.

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