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Society & AI operates as an independent research group and scholarly commons at the intersection of artificial intelligence, pedagogy, and educational scholarship for societal good. Our research explores how AI mediates knowledge creation, pedagogical practice, and educational access, developing principles and tools to ensure these systems serve pedagogical integrity, human agency, and collective flourishing—advancing society-centered AI design and deployment.

Education, Society, and AI in Dynamic Interdependence

Key Focus Areas

Knowledge & Intelligence

Knowledge & Intelligence

We examine how AI transforms the creation and validation of knowledge, exploring new forms of human-machine collaboration in learning and understanding.

Explore knowledge →
Systems & Complexity

Systems & Complexity

We map education as a complex adaptive system, identifying leverage points where AI can catalyze positive transformation.

Map the system →
Educational Equity as Leverage

Educational Equity as Leverage

We position quality education as humanity's meta-solution, demonstrating how learning creates compounding capability to address all global challenges.

Advance equity →
Human Flourishing in AI Societies

Human Flourishing in AI Societies

We investigate how to preserve human agency, meaning, and dignity as cognitive labor becomes automated, exploring new forms of human excellence.

Nurture flourishing →

Independent Research Advancing Society-Centered AI

Society & AI is an independent research group (IRG) conducting rigorous scholarship at the intersection of artificial intelligence, pedagogy, and social equity. Our scholarship—comprising research articles, expert commentary, analytical frameworks, and empirical case studies—examines how AI systems affect teaching practice, learning outcomes, and educational governance. Through publications, policy guidance, podcasts, and educational resources, we provide evidence-based analysis for educators, policymakers, and communities worldwide. Our mission: ensure that AI in education amplifies human capacity, honors diverse epistemologies, and serves the public interest.

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