About Bridge AI

Tool for Empowerment

Empowering policy-makers with the best insights for the effective implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act.

Academia, Public and Private Sector

Funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and PlanAPP, through the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, the project is coordinated by INESC-ID, with the collaboration of Champalimaud Foundation and Unbabel, involving international partners and experts in different fields.

Creating Lasting Impact

Work began in early 2024, with the creation of five working groups for different dimensions of application of the AI Act. The project will produce recommendations to national decision-makers based on sound scientific knowledge, experts’ guidance, and the concrete cases from the Centre for Responsible AI, while at the same time creating an ecosystem of collaboration between key stakeholders.

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Project Phases

1. Case Studies

The project is based on practical case studies of AI products from the Center for Responsible AI, so that experts from different fields understand concrete risks, challenges, and potential of AI.

2. Working Groups

The work is divided by expert-led groups, focused on regulatory, ethical, literacy and other practical aspects of AI regulation implementation.
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3. Workshop

In October, experts participate in an immersive, hands-on workshop designed to foster collaboration and create actionable recommendations do public authorities.

4. Recommendations

Bridge AI will deliver a policy-brief to the Portuguese public administration, with main conclusions of each Working Group, policy-oriented recommendations, and proposal of AI literacy instruments for different audiences.

Values

Objectivity and Evidence-Based Analysis

To ensure that decisions and recommendations are rooted in sound scientific principles and not influenced by political biases.

Transparency and Accountability

In all actions and decisions, providing explanations for recommendations, disclosing conflicts of interest, being accountable for conduct, and subject to scrutiny from stakeholders.

Leave No One
Behind

Fostering an inclusive environment that respects diverse perspectives and expertise, ensuring that the project’s outcomes aim to eradicate discrimination, and reduce inequalities.