Research agenda

Open research across the questions that matter most

AICC coordinates open, reproducible research across six pillars - with shared benchmarks, datasets, and infrastructure available to the global community.

Frontier Evaluation

Shared benchmarks and red-team protocols across labs.

Alignment & Safety

Interpretability, robustness, and evaluation of frontier systems.

Governance & Standards

Interoperable regulatory frameworks and technical standards.

Applied AI

Health, education, public services, climate, and financial inclusion.

AI & Society

Labor markets, information ecosystems, and human rights.

Global South Studies

Context-appropriate AI for emerging markets and communities.

Upcoming event

AI Summit - AI Beyond The Chatbot

AICC co-hosts a practical, in-person summit with Afrovibes TV & Radio Station on automation, growth, and opportunity for everyone.

August 1 2026 Crowne Plaza - Galleria Area, Houston, TX
AI Summit - AI Beyond The Chatbot event flyer by Afrovibes TV & Radio Station in collaboration with AI Commons Consortium
Publications

Recent research & policy

Practical guides, evaluations, and policy briefs from AICC working groups and partners.

All publications
Framework
2026 · Safety
AICC Frontier Model Evaluation Framework - Version 2

A shared, open evaluation methodology for capability, alignment, and misuse potential of frontier models - now adopted by 12 laboratories.

Dr. Kenji Nakamura, Dr. James Whitfield et al.
Framework
2026 · Governance
Cross-Border AI Governance Compact

A model instrument for jurisdictions seeking interoperable AI governance obligations, endorsed by 18 national delegations.

Prof. Linnéa Eriksson, Dr. Amara Okafor
Framework
2025 · Public Sector
Responsible AI Procurement Toolkit for Governments

Practical procurement templates, risk assessments, and vendor requirements adopted by more than 30 governments.

Dr. Hassan Al-Rashid, Public Sector Working Group