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The AI Now Institute, based at New York University, is a research organization dedicated to studying the social, ethical, and policy implications of artificial intelligence. Its RSS feed delivers analysis, reports, and commentary on how AI intersects with law, labor, bias, surveillance, and civil rights. Unlike industry blogs that highlight technical breakthroughs, AI Now focuses on accountability, governance, and human impact. Readers will find policy briefs, essays, and critiques of corporate practices, making the content highly relevant for academics, policymakers, journalists, and activists. Posts are less frequent but rich in depth, often connected to ongoing debates in AI regulation and ethics. This feed is essential for those who want to understand not just what AI can do, but also the societal consequences of its widespread adoption.
- COP31 pledge on AI lacks climate targets, critics say
Ahead of COP31, a proposed artificial intelligence pledge lacks any concrete climate targets and allows signatories to determine what steps they take. "We can't trust them to grade their own homework," says AI Now's Alli Finn. The post COP31 pledge on AI lacks climate targets, critics say appeared first on AI Now Institute.
- What Should the Rules for A.I. Companies Actually Be? We Asked the Experts.
AI Now's Senior Director Kate Brennan joined a roundtable discussion with AI experts and leaders, pushing the conversation away from abstract risk and toward the very real harms caused by AI companies willing to gamble with our lives and our economy. The post What Should the Rules for A.I. Companies Actually Be? We Asked the Experts. appeared first on AI Now Institute.
- A.I.’s Rogue Behavior Starts With Its Training
AI Now's senior research scientist Boyan Milanov points out how the failure to implement standard cybersecurity protocols is the responsibility of AI companies. The post A.I.’s Rogue Behavior Starts With Its Training appeared first on AI Now Institute.
- The big tech defectors you’re not hearing about
AI Now's journalist in residence Brian Merchant reflects on the People's AI Assembly, held in NYC on October 19th. The post The big tech defectors you’re not hearing about appeared first on AI Now Institute.
- “Apocalypse Now and Then”: Author Arundhati Roy on Artificial Intelligence, Capitalism & More
Following the People's AI Assembly, acclaimed author Arundhati Roy joins Amy Goodman and Nermeen Shaikh to discuss the rise of artificial intelligence, which she calls "capitalism's final destination." The post “Apocalypse Now and Then”: Author Arundhati Roy on Artificial Intelligence, Capitalism & More appeared first on AI Now Institute.
- The Bots Are Just The Closers
Author Naomi Klein reflects on the People's AI Assembly, her podium remarks, and her conversation with Arundhati Roy and Karen Hao. The post The Bots Are Just The Closers appeared first on AI Now Institute.
- Amid AI Boom, “Risk Is Spreading Throughout the Economy”: Astra Taylor & Naomi Klein
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor join a wide-ranging conversation on the multitrillion-dollar global investment in artificial intelligence and its reverberating effects around the world. The post Amid AI Boom, “Risk Is Spreading Throughout the Economy”: Astra Taylor & Naomi Klein appeared first on AI Now Institute.
- Zohran Mamdani Backs Major Expansion of New York’s Data Center Moratorium
At the People's AI Assembly, hosted by AI Now and More Perfect Union, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and comedian Ilana Glazer discuss data center expansion and how the public can reassert control over AI. The post Zohran Mamdani Backs Major Expansion of New York’s Data Center Moratorium appeared first on AI Now Institute.
- Mamdani says feds have abdicated on AI, urges New Yorkers to push back
At The People’s AI Assembly, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani argued that the technology’s rapid rollout is not inevitable and that public officials should hold AI companies accountable. The post Mamdani says feds have abdicated on AI, urges New Yorkers to push back appeared first on AI Now Institute.
- New York City Mayor Mamdani on Artificial Intelligence and Tech Innovation
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani discussed artificial intelligence and tech innovation at an event co-hosted by AI Now Institute and More Perfect Union. The post New York City Mayor Mamdani on Artificial Intelligence and Tech Innovation appeared first on AI Now Institute.