

Public AI: for the people, by the people
In our third AI Openness & Equity Policy Leadership Cohort session, we dove deeper into a tough but timely question: how do we design AI that actually serves the public - not just in theory, but in practice?
In our fourth AI Openness & Equity Policy Leadership Cohort session, Michelle Thorne from the Green Web Foundation joined us as we explored climate justice in the context of AI. Specifically, our discussion centered around the question: how does AI intersect with climate justice, and what can it mean for public interest technology?
In our third AI Openness & Equity Policy Leadership Cohort session, we dove deeper into a tough but timely question: how do we design AI that actually serves the public - not just in theory, but in practice?
Our second AI Openness & Equity Policy Leadership cohort session centered around understanding the intention, value, and suitability of open source when applied to AI. Our discussions tackled a foundational question: What does “openness” mean in the age of AI, and how can the values of open-source guide AI systems to serve the public good?
We’re delighted to announce that Nitya Kuthiala has joined the inaugural AI Openness & Equity Policy Leadership Cohort as AI Policy Fellow at Aspiration!
“AI” has rapidly moved to the top of political and economic agendas across the globe. Governments are positioning AI as a cornerstone of national competitiveness, shaping industrial policy, public investment strategies, and regulatory frameworks.
In this context, how can we centre openness, equity and justice in AI-related policy strategy?
The Open Call is now closed. Sincere thanks to everyone who took the time and effort to express their interest in joining this Policy Leadership Cohort. We were heartened to see such strong interest in being part of these important conversations. We are actively working toward offering more programming like this in the future — stay tuned!