Join us in shaping the future of AI governace.

  • What If AI is a space for exploring the future of AI governance, such as how rules, policies, and community practices shape technology. We welcome writers, researchers, students, practitioners, and curious thinkers who want to share accessible, exploratory, and solutions-driven perspectives.

    By contributing, you’ll join a growing circle of voices shaping the future of AI governance. Your work will be featured on the What If AI site, helping your ideas reach a global audience of people interested in shaping AI responsibly. 

  • What If AI welcomes contributors from all backgrounds to explore the big questions of AI governance — through ideas, stories, and solutions. Whether you’re a student, a professional, a researcher, or simply a curious thinker, there’s a place for your voice here. We value diverse perspectives, especially from those outside traditional policy and tech spaces, including journalism, design, health, education, activism, and beyond.

    • Exploratory writing: Pieces that ask “what if…” or probe gaps in current governance.

    • Topics we welcome: As long as your piece explores some aspect of AI governance, we’d love to see it. Bring us your questions, reflections, and thought experiments.

    • Solution-oriented: Articles that don’t just raise problems but propose ideas, experiments, or new angles.

    • Accessible language: Writing that’s clear, jargon-light, and readable by non-experts.

    • Fresh perspectives: Contributions from outside traditional policy/tech spaces are especially welcome (journalism, law, design, health, education, activism, etc.).

    • Length: 800–1,200 words (short enough to be readable, long enough to explore).

    • Style: Conversational, curious, and accessible. Think essay, reflection, or case-study style — not academic papers.

    • Citations: Use footnotes or hyperlinks where relevant. The goal is to make sources easy for readers to access without disrupting the flow of the piece.

    • Edits & Feedback: We’ll collaborate with you on light editing for clarity, style, and alignment with the platform.

    • Originality: Submissions should be original pieces.

    • Attribution: Contributors are fully credited, with a short bio and link to their work or profile.

    1. Send a short pitch (2–3 sentences) or a full draft to contact@whatifai.org. Use subject line: What If AI Contributor Submission.

    2. Include your name, short bio (2–3 lines), and any relevant links.

    3. Expect a response within 10–14 days.