AI Now Institute
Challenging and reimagining the current trajectory of AI.
Year Founded:
2017
Geography:
North America
Address:
60 5th Ave, 7th Floor New York, New York, 10011, United States
Visit WebsiteTo produce interdisciplinary research on the social implications of AI and develop policy strategies that redirect away from unbridled commercial surveillance, consolidation of power, and lack of public accountability. AI Now equips the field with expert analysis to challenge and reimagine the current trajectory of AI.
AI areas they serve
Areas of Focus
AI and power concentration
Algorithmic accountability
Bias and inclusion in AI
Labor and automation
Rights and liberties
Commercial surveillance
AI governance and regulation
Tech industry accountability
Upcoming Goals
Continue independent research on social implications of AI
Advance policy strategies to address tech industry power concentration
Develop frameworks for AI accountability and governance
Build coalitions for AI regulation that protects public interest
2025: Became a fully independent research institute (no longer affiliated with NYU)
2023: Published "2023 Landscape" report on AI regulatory proposals
2021-22: AI Now leadership served as Senior Advisors on AI to FTC Chair Lina Khan
2020: Released framework for algorithmic impact assessments for government
2018: Published influential annual reports on social implications of AI
2017: Founded by Kate Crawford and Meredith Whittaker at NYU; first university AI institute focused on social implications and first women-led AI institute