AI for Humanity: Human-Centered Strategies for Innovation and Impact
Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence, Society, and the Human Future
AI for Humanity is a global, public-benefit anthology and interactive platform bringing together over 40 contributors to explore how artificial intelligence can support better decisions, stronger institutions, and more resilient societies.
Developed by distinguished members of the American Society for AI (ASFAI), the initiative spans academia, industry, government, and civil society. It is designed to inform policy, strategy, and leadership while remaining accessible to professionals, students, and families.
The anthology is organized across four core domains of human-centered AI, spanning ethics, education, policy, and finance.
Click on each chapter below to explore the ideas, frameworks, and real-world applications shaping this work.
AI for Humanity translates insight into action, equipping leaders and practitioners to navigate complexity, make informed decisions, and apply AI responsibly in their respective contexts.
Part 1
Ethics & Responsible AI
Foreword
Ethical and Responsible AI
Reid Blackman, PhD
The Living Spiral: Relational Intelligence, Human Systems, and the Long Arc to Exponential Impact
Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, MMH
Ethical Design and AI Meets a Mental Health Crisis
Mitzi Perdue
Echoes in the Machine: How AI Reflects and Reshapes Us
Jennifer Rochlis, PhD & Cristina Leira, PhD
Responsible Evaluation by Design (REvD): Measuring AI's Total Impact
Daniela Muhaj & Jayeeta Putatunda
Navigating the Nexus: Transparency, Accountability, and Governance
Amanda C. Molina & Jamison Rotz
AI Trust: The New Competitive Advantage in Privacy and Security
Jeff Pedowitz & Matthew Guggemos
Startup Ethics: Building Responsible AI with Purpose and Impact
Sarah Chardonnens, PhD
AI and Truth-finding
Siwei Lyu, PhD
Supercharging Innovation: Aligning Artists, Creatives, and the Power of AI
Roahn Hylton
Adjusted Intelligence: Aligning AI with Whole-Being Human Potential
Sherry McAllister, PhD
Part 2
Education & Workforce Transformation
Foreword
Education & Workforce Transformation
Paul Daugherty
The New Collar Workforce: Equipping the Workforce for AI Futures
Aaron Poynton, PhD
Navigating the Jagged Frontier: How Humans and Generative AI Must Learn to Collaborate
François Candelon
AI Readiness for the Enterprise – Beyond the Hype
Nathan R. Hill, PhD
One Mission: Help 20 People Win the Nobel Prize. Want In?
Manuj Aggarwal
No Worker Left Behind: Ethical and Policy Strategies for Reskilling in an AI Economy
Faith Bradley, PhD
Digital Decolonization: How AI is Finally Giving Marginalized Students Their Voice Back
Willonius Hatcher
Rewriting the AI Narrative: From Fear to Empowerment Through Partnerships
Matthew Guggemos & Nicola Ianeselli
Part 3
Policy, Regulation & Legislation
Foreword
Policy, Regulation & Legislation
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, JD
AI Policy and Regulation in Healthcare for Developing Countries
Paritosh Ambekar, PhD
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
Michael Carey, JD
Effective Regulation through Agentic AI
Zachary Elewitz, PhD, MBA
Reskilling the Workforce for an AI-Driven Economy
Manas Talukdar
The Role of Policymakers in Guiding Responsible AI Development
Adam Ennamli
The Decision That Disappears: Why the Most Important Question About AI isn't the One We're asking
Russ Wilcox
Bridging the Skills Gap: A Defining Policy Challenge of Our Time
Shawn N. Olds, JD
Mapping the AI Terrain: Why Policymakers Must Differentiate to Regulate
Keith Pijanowski
Part 4
Finance, Technology & Investments
Foreword
Finance, Technology & Investments
Michael Groen, MS, LtGen, USMC (ret.)
Who Decides? Artificial Intelligence, National Security, Corporate Power, and the Imperatives of Democratic Governance
LTG Eric J. Wesley (U.S. Army, Ret.)
AI Assurance: Building Trust in Human-Machine Systems
Amyn Jan
AI as the New Economic Arsenal: How Technological Superiority Shapes National Power
Erik Britton
AI Literacy for Executives: The Essential Skill for Revenue Leaders in the AI Era
Jeff Pedowitz
The Monetization Challenge: How GenAI Can Survive Beyond Hype
Cosmin Ene
AI: The Ultimate Startup Weapon — for Founders and Corporates Alike
Ed Addison, PhD
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Finance, Technology, and Investments
Alex Khalin
AI and the Infinite Frontier of Space Exploration
Terry Virts, Jennifer Rochlis, PhD, Zaheer Ali
Leadership Team
AI for Humanity: Human-Centered Strategies for Innovation and Impact is led by a cross-sector team advancing human-centered AI globally.
Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, MMH
Originator, Anthology Editor-in-Chief, and Founding Platform Architect, AI for Humanity; Board Member and Founding Chair, Ethics & Responsible AI Committee, ASFAI
Aaron Poynton, PhD
Co-Founder and Executive Director, ASFAI
Amyn Jan, MS, MBA
Executive Advisor, AI for Humanity Anthology; Distinguished Member, ASFAI
Keith Pijanowski
Anthology Editor, AI for Humanity; Distinguished Member, ASFAI