BASE PAPER Reading Vol 11

​​Paper of the Week: Issue Brief AI Governance at the Frontier Unpacking Foundational Assumptions

​Executive Summary: "As artificial intelligence diffuses throughout society, policymakers are faced with the challenge of how best to govern the technology amid uncertainty over the future of AI development. To meet this challenge, many stakeholders have put forth various proposals aimed at shaping AI governance approaches. This report outlines an analytic approach to help policymakers make sense of such proposals and take steps to govern AI systems while preserving future decision-making flexibility. "

​CSET's approach involves analyzing common assumptions across various proposals (as these assumptions are foundational elements for the success of multiple proposals), as well as unique assumptions across individual proposals, by answering three questions:

​1. What risks are important to mitigate and who should have primary oversight of frontier AI?

​ 2. Who is delegated tasks and able to play a role?

​ 3. Would the proposed mechanisms or tools actually achieve the proposal’s objectives?

​​​🌍 Black in AI Safety and Ethics (BASE) – Paper Reading on AI Safety and Governance Overview

​​​​​​​We’re coming together to read, learn, and connect through ideas that shape the future of AI. During the paper reading, we will explore a research paper on AI safety and governance, taking the time to unpack key ideas and reflect on their implications for the responsible and inclusive development of AI.

​​​​​​​The paper reading creates a space for Black people to learn, connect, and grow together in conversations about AI safety and ethics, while welcoming everyone who wants to learn alongside the community. You don't need to be an expert; you need to be open, curious, and ready to explore together.

Please come having read the paper and prepared to share.

​​​​​​​🔍 What We Will Explore

​​​​​​​💡 Understanding the ideas
We will overview paper together, highlighting what stands out, and discuss how these ideas apply to real-world contexts.

​​​​​​​🌐 Sharing perspectives
We will exchange thoughts and reflections that help us better understand the challenges and opportunities of AI governance, safety, and security.

​​​​​​​🤝 Learning in community
This is a space for shared learning, curiosity, and growth, where you can think deeply and connect through meaningful discussions.

​​​​​​​🎙️ Moderated by

​​​​​​​Abigail Y

​​​​​​​✳️ About BASE

​​​​​​​Black in AI Safety and Ethics (BASE) is a community created to make space for Black people in conversations about artificial intelligence, safety, and social responsibility. BASE encourages learning, mentorship, and collaboration while welcoming everyone who shares the goal of a more thoughtful and inclusive AI future.

​​​​​​​Join us to read, reflect, and learn together.