The Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research Institute

The Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR) is an interdisciplinary and globally distributed artificial intelligence (AI) research organization rooted in the belief that AI is not inevitable, its harms are preventable, and when its production and deployment include diverse perspectives and deliberate processes it can be beneficial. The organization works across three interrelated areas: (1) Data for Change – using quantitative and qualitative methodologies to equip historically marginalized groups with data to advocate for change; (2) Frameworks for AI Research and Development – building frameworks for non-exploitative community rooted research practice; and (3) Alternative Tech Futures – Imagining technological futures reflective of everyone being able to see themselves centered in the design of new technology. The award provides general operating support to DAIR.