AI Now Institute

AI Now Institute is an interdisciplinary research center focused on understanding the social, political, and economic implications of artificial intelligence. Founded at New York University, the institute conducts research on AI ethics, algorithmic accountability, labor impacts, and governance. The organization publishes annual reports, hosts convenings, and engages with policymakers and technologists to shape responsible AI development.

The institute is known for critical perspectives on AI deployment, examining issues like bias in algorithmic systems, surveillance, labor displacement, and power concentration in AI development. It brings together researchers from computer science, social sciences, humanities, and policy fields to provide holistic analysis of AI's societal effects.