About Us

Advancing positive outcomes for people and society

Partnership on AI (PAI) is a non-profit partnership of academic, civil society, industry, and media organizations creating solutions so that AI advances positive outcomes for people and society. By convening diverse, international stakeholders, we seek to pool collective wisdom to make change. We are not a trade group or advocacy organization.

We develop tools, recommendations, and other resources by inviting voices from across the AI community and beyond to share insights that can be synthesized into actionable guidance. We then work to drive adoption in practice, inform public policy, and advance public understanding. Through dialogue, research, and education, PAI is addressing the most important and difficult questions concerning the future of AI.

Supporting PAI’s global community of Partners is a small team of staff members. These staffers contribute their expertise in multistakeholder facilitation, AI and sociotechnical research and development, public policy and communications, and inclusive and participatory design.

Our Mission

Bringing diverse voices together across global sectors, disciplines, and demographics so developments in AI advance positive outcomes for people and society.

Our Vision

A future where humanity develops AI to contribute to a more just, equitable, and prosperous world.

Our Values

Justice

Trust

Respect

Compassion

How We Work

Our approach combines global collaboration, scientific rigor, and strategic action to shape a future where AI technologies align with human values and societal well-being.

At the heart of our work is a global community of partners committed to the responsible development and use of AI. Partners in our community have the opportunity to:

  • Connect with leading organizations across industries, academia, civil society, and government
  • Participate in exclusive working groups and initiatives shaping the future of AI
  • Access cutting-edge research, tools, and resources to enhance your AI strategies
  • Contribute to and learn from best practices in responsible AI implementation
  • Amplify your organization’s voice in critical discussions on AI ethics and governance

Our community serves as a powerful platform for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and collective action towards a future where AI technologies are aligned with human values and societal well-being.

We are at the forefront of AI research, bringing together leading subject matter experts from diverse fields. Our team of researchers and collaborators conduct rigorous, independent studies to:

  • Identify emerging trends and challenges in AI development and deployment
  • Assess the societal impacts of AI across various sectors
  • Develop best practices and ethical guidelines for responsible AI use
  • Produce actionable insights to inform policy and industry standards

Our research serves as a trusted, unbiased source of information for decision-makers, technologists, and the public alike.

We recognize that AI’s impact extends far beyond technology—it’s reshaping entire systems and industries. Our approach involves:

  • Convening diverse stakeholders to examine AI’s real-world effects in their specific contexts
  • Facilitating collaborative dialogues to address complex challenges and opportunities
  • Developing targeted initiatives, like our AI Philanthropy Steering Committee, to drive meaningful change
  • Creating frameworks and roadmaps for responsible AI integration across sectors

By bringing together key players and fostering cross-sector collaboration, we catalyze systemic transformations that ensure AI benefits society as a whole.

Our Tenets

We believe that artificial intelligence technologies hold great promise for raising the quality of people’s lives and can be leveraged to help humanity address important global challenges such as climate change, food, inequality, health, and education.

Our members believe in and endeavor to uphold the following tenets:

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Equity, Inclusion & Public Engagement: We prioritize openness, accessibility, and outreach to maximize positive societal impact.
2
Transparency & Accountability: We foster open dialogue, actively listen to stakeholders, and ensure that AI technologies are accountable to the public, policymakers, and affected communities.
3
Safety & Human Rights: We uphold the highest ethical and legal standards, safeguarding privacy, security, and human rights.
4
Responsibility & Innovation: Since true innovation requires responsibility, we proactively address the social and economic impacts of new AI technologies.
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Collaboration & Shared Learning: We foster a culture of knowledge sharing and cooperation across industry, academia, civil society, and public policy, ensuring AI technologies are developed and governed inclusively.