Lesson 472 of 1550
Engaging Civil Society on AI
Civil society organizations shape AI policy and practice. Substantive engagement matters.
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- 1The premise
- 2civil society
- 3engagement
- 4policy
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The premise
Civil society shapes AI policy; substantive engagement drives outcomes.
What AI does well here
- Engage substantively with affected community organizations
- Listen and adapt rather than just informing
- Support civil society capacity
- Coordinate with peer companies on systemic engagement
What AI cannot do
- Substitute engagement for actual change
- Predict community priorities
- Make civil society go away
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