Purpose first
Decisions remain aligned with GAIA-AI’s mission, values and public-benefit purpose.
GOVERNANCE FOR RESPONSIBLE AI
Purpose-led. Accountable. Ever Better.
GAIA-AI is creating an environment where participation, research, experimentation and implementation can progress responsibly, transparently and with appropriate safeguards.
PUBLIC BENEFITNo shareholders. Surplus reinvested into the mission and community.
OUR APPROACH
Governance that enables responsible progress
Governance is not treated as a fixed document or a barrier added at the end. It provides the principles, responsibilities, safeguards and decision-making approaches needed for research, collaboration, experimentation and practical implementation to progress with integrity.
GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES
How responsibility is embedded
Integrity and transparency
Principles, responsibilities and decision-making approaches are made clear and reviewable.
Relevant participation
Knowledge, expertise and lived experience contribute where they are relevant to the decision or area of impact.
Accountability
Different decisions carry appropriate levels of responsibility, evidence, review and oversight.
Ethics and safety
Values, ethics, safety and human agency are considered from enquiry through implementation.
Ever Better
Governance evolves through evidence, participation and learning from practical application.
LEGAL STRUCTURE
Independent and purpose-led
Building on the original Global Artificial Intelligence Alliance concept proposed by David Hanson, GAIA-AI is established as an independent Community Interest Company (CIC) limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, with its own governance and leadership. David has no formal management or controlling role. The company has no shareholders and exists for public benefit. Surplus is reinvested into its mission, community, research and practical initiatives.
PARTICIPATION AND DECISIONS
Relevant voices, appropriate responsibility
Relevant knowledge, expertise and lived experience can inform discussions and decisions. Different decisions require different levels of evidence, responsibility and accountability, with Board oversight supporting long-term stewardship.
OUR COMMITMENTS
From contribution to implementation
Governance must protect contributors and communities while enabling useful research, innovation and appropriate routes into real-world application.
Contribution, attribution and IP
Clear approaches will protect contributors while enabling research, collaboration, innovation and responsible implementation.
Research and shared outputs
Fair principles will support authorship, attribution, data, evidence, recognition and jointly developed work.
Innovation and commercialisation
Products, services, ventures, licensing and other opportunities will include appropriate recognition, benefit sharing and reinvestment.
Privacy and data stewardship
Consent, privacy, responsible data use and proportionate protections will be embedded throughout.
Responsible experimentation
Review and safeguards will reflect the nature, context and potential impact of each activity.
Human agency
Human judgement, values and responsibility remain integral across initiatives and decisions.
EVOLVING GOVERNANCE
Stewardship that adapts as knowledge grows
Frameworks and safeguards will be reviewed as artificial intelligence, society, evidence and practical experience evolve. Learning from research, participation, experimentation and implementation will inform what changes next.
REGISTERED COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY (CIC)
GAIA-AI is registered as a Community Interest Company (CIC) limited by guarantee in England and Wales. Registered company name: GAIA-AI CIC. Company number: 17425385. Registered office: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX. The company has no shareholders and exists for public benefit. Any surplus is reinvested into its mission, community, research, experimentation, development and practical initiatives.