About Audrey Tang

Civic AI and the Taiwan Model

Audrey Tang champions Civic AI as a counterforce to extractive AI, promoting the Taiwan Model that integrates AI/ML with government/policy for participatory democracy.[5][7][10][11] Key tools include pol.is for AI-powered conversations that map consensus without aggregation.[23] She highlights the 6-Pack of Care—developed with Ethics in AI AFP—as a framework for ethical AI deployment.[5][7][11] At events like the Civic AI Conference, Tang argues "Democracy Needs Civic AI" to garden against the Default Trajectory.[10]

Symbiotic AI Alignment and Human Agency

Tang reframes AI alignment from control to Symbiotic Alignment, likening it to gardening where humans till #DataSoil as Kami-supported superintelligence.[6][12] Humans are not #DataOil but active stewards; AI thrives via metacognition, compassion, and symbiosis for a moral society.[3][25] She warns AI threatens democracy by concentrating power but can empower via pro-social media and Alignment Assemblies.[8][25][35]

Plurality and Participatory Democracy

Co-authoring Plurality with E. Glen Weyl, Tang envisions democracy shifting from representation to participation via collaborative tech.[14][18] Concepts like hybrid engagement scales broaden participation depth and breadth.[31] Initiatives like Sushi Hackathon blend AI with civic innovation for sustainable outcomes.[38]

Combating Misinformation and Polarization

In the AI age, Tang stresses building "immunity" to fakes via public dialogue promotion.[13][15] AI as a 'parasite fostering polarization' requires pro-social counters; she'd acquire X to reshape media.[15][42] Tools like Habermolt enable AI agents to disagree better.[4]

Key Concepts: Kami, 6-Pack of Care, FreeTheFuture

Kami represents distributed superintelligence supporting human-led AI ethics.[12] The 6-Pack of Care operationalizes care in AI: Grayscale, SleepMore, ScrollLess, WagePeace.[5][7][9] Hashtags like #FreeTheFuture🖖, #LLAP🖖 unite efforts for ethical tech futures.[3][10][12]

Global Engagements and Recognition

Tang dialogues globally—at TecdeMonterrey, Dharamsala, Taiwanology podcast—on Taiwan's model.[5][7] Honored with Right Livelihood Award for empowering citizens via tech.[32][34][36][37][44][46] Featured in NZZ, Nikkei, EL PAÍS on AI's democratic risks/benefits.[20][13][42]