Center for AI and Digital Policy
AI governance grounded in democratic values, human rights, and the rule of law.
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.
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
AI Impact Areas
Upcoming Goals
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
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.