Center for AI and Digital Policy

AI governance grounded in democratic values, human rights, and the rule of law.

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Year Founded

2021

Geography

North America

Address

Washington, DC, USA

Impact

AI areas they serve

Areas of Focus

AI policy and governance

Democratic values and AI

Fundamental rights protection

AI policy training and certification

International AI treaty advocacy

Surveillance technology oversight

Government transparency

Key Priorities

Support ratification of the Council of Europe AI Treaty globally

Continue expanding the annual CAIDP Index (AI and Democratic Values report) to more countries

Monitor implementation of the EU AI Act

Grow AI policy training and certification programs worldwide

purpose

Mission

To promote a better society, more fair, more just — a world where technology promotes broad social inclusion based on fundamental rights, democratic institutions, and the rule of law. CAIDP assesses national AI policies and practices, trains AI policy leaders, and promotes democratic values for AI.

history

Milestones

2024: Launched global campaign for Council of Europe AI Treaty; launched CAIDP California affiliate; built network of 1,400+ AI policy experts across 120+ countries.

2023: Filed FTC complaint regarding OpenAI/ChatGPT-4; President Merve Hickok testified before US Congress on AI policy.

2022: Launched Ban Facial Surveillance campaign and Transparency Project using FOIA.

2021: Incorporated as 501(c)(3) in Washington, DC; received Candid Platinum Seal.

2020: Released first AI and Democratic Values Index ranking 30 countries.

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