We were delighted to launch one of our long term goals for AAOO, the Consortium, in June 2025. The presence, reflections, and shared commitment to co-creating ethical, community-centered AI of those present made these gatherings deeply energizing and full of possibility.
These kickoff sessions marked the beginning of something more than a network; they launched a collaborative space for action, where artists, technologists, cultural workers, researchers, and organizers come together to imagine and build an AI that serves our collective future.
What the AAOO Consortium Stands For
Through this consortium, we are cultivating a space to co-create practices of artificial intelligence that are:
Advocate
We aim to center the global south in the digital future and lead the discourse on ethical, community-centered AI.
Collaborate
From the AAOO Consortium to the Manifesto working group, we believe that to go far, we must go together. We bring together tech experts, cultural leaders, community members, artists, and more.
Develop
We believe that experimenting and putting ideas into practice is necessary for lasting change. Starting with a few small pilot cases, we aim to continue testing and adapting.
Evolve
The landscape of technology and AI - and the world - is changing at a lightning fast speed. We aim to create, iterate, learn, and evolve in a constant cycle of growth and adaptation.
AAOO is not only a technical project, it is a cultural movement to reimagine AI from the ground up. One that places people, place, and story at the center.
Missed the Launch? Join our July Consortium Meeting
If you weren't able to join us in June, our next call will be scheduled on July 25 2025!
Get Involved
Whether you're working in:
- Cultural preservation
- Digital justice and rights
- Open knowledge
- Ethical and inclusive technology