We welcome contributions from diverse perspectives to help make AI discourse more evidence-based and inclusive.

Types of Contributions

Explainers

Clear, accessible articles that demystify AI concepts for general audiences.

  • Length: 800-1500 words
  • Audience: Educated non-experts
  • Style: Conversational but precise
  • Requirements: Define technical terms, use concrete examples

Investigations

In-depth research into specific claims, policies, or trends.

  • Length: 1500-3000 words
  • Methodology: Transparent research process
  • Sources: Primary sources preferred, all claims cited
  • Requirements: “What we don’t know” section mandatory

Posts

Timely analysis of current AI developments.

  • Length: 600-1200 words
  • Timeliness: Within 2 weeks of relevant news
  • Perspective: Multiple viewpoints considered
  • Requirements: Clear connection to broader implications

Submission Pathways

Technical Contributors (GitHub)

  1. Fork this repository
  2. Add your article as Markdown in /content/[type]/ following a simple naming convention like descriptive-title-slug.md.
  3. Submit a Pull Request, which will be pre-filled with our submission template.

Non-Technical Contributors (Email)

  1. Send draft to [email protected]
  2. Include brief bio and rationale for piece
  3. Our team provides editorial assistance while preserving your authorship
  4. Collaborative revision process via email or video calls

Community Listening

  • Monthly virtual listening sessions for affected communities
  • In-person sessions when possible
  • Input shapes our content priorities and perspectives
  • Contact [email protected] to participate

Editorial Process

Initial Review (48-72 hours)

  • Alignment with mission and principles
  • Factual accuracy spot-check
  • Originality and contribution assessment
  • Decision communicated with reasoning

Collaborative Editing

  • Structural and clarity suggestions
  • Fact-checking and source verification
  • Style guide compliance
  • Author maintains final approval on all changes

Community Review (Optional)

  • Controversial topics get community feedback period
  • Experts in relevant fields invited to comment
  • Authors can revise based on feedback

Attribution and Credit

Authorship

  • All contributors credited equally regardless of submission method
  • Editorial assistance doesn’t diminish authorship
  • Guest editors clearly distinguished from staff

Labor Recognition

  • Significant contributions acknowledged prominently
  • Editorial assistance team credited on annual basis
  • Community feedback providers acknowledged where appropriate

Content Guidelines

Evidence Standards

  • Primary sources required for all major claims
  • Uncertainty clearly acknowledged
  • Methodology transparent for investigations
  • Corrections handled promptly and prominently

Perspective Requirements

  • Consider multiple viewpoints, especially dissenting ones
  • Acknowledge whose voices might be missing
  • Include “What we don’t know” for complex topics
  • Distinguish between empirical claims and value judgments

Quality Standards

  • Accessible to educated non-experts
  • Actionable insights and takeaways
  • Avoids both AI hype and unfounded doom scenarios
  • Constructive rather than purely critical

Community Guidelines

Respectful Engagement

  • Substantive disagreement encouraged
  • Personal attacks not tolerated
  • Assume good faith unless proven otherwise
  • Focus on arguments, not individuals

Inclusive Participation

  • Multiple ways to contribute beyond writing
  • Editorial assistance available for all contributors
  • Active outreach to underrepresented communities
  • Accessibility considerations in all content

Rights and Licensing

Content Licensing

Contributor Rights

  • Right to constructive editorial feedback
  • Right to withdraw submission before publication
  • Right to request corrections or clarifications post-publication
  • Right to dissent from editorial decisions publicly

Review Timeline

  • Initial response: 72 hours maximum
  • Editorial review: 1-2 weeks typical
  • Community review: 1 week when applicable
  • Publication: Within 30 days of acceptance

Questions or Concerns

This guide is updated regularly based on contributor feedback and community needs.