Global Institute
for the Learning Society
Combining human and machine learning for AI that truly benefits society. We build bridges between communities, sectors and disciplines to foster co-creation of responsible, robust AI grounded in societal context.
Our Approach
Through community-based participatory systems science, GILS serves as a flywheel and hub to build the systems thinking and knowledge production capacity communities need to co-create a sustainable AI ecosystem.
How to Build a Learning Society
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Communities choose the problems , opportunities and outcomes that matter most, ensuring solution development aligns with real societal needs.
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Invest in developing the skills, tools, and infrastructure communities need to sustainably lead in responsible AI innovation.
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Build trust and sustainable progress by balancing the urgency of AI challenges with long-term, community-centered growth.
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Apply systems thinking to deeply understand interconnected challenges and design more effective and sustainable interventions and solutions.
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Knowledge is a key lever of power. Produce relevant, structured, and legible knowledge that can help ground AI and other interventions in societal reality.
