We Shape the Story. We Ship the Proof.
Our Promise
HumanAligned.org shapes the public narrative of AI that serves humanity, and we deliver independent, verifiable proof every quarter. Plus a Fellows network across three pillars—Flourishing, Belonging, Trust—that produces monthly, publication-ready work feeding directly into our quarterly releases.
We amplify what works and connect the dots between isolated efforts, creating visibility and adoption pathways for human-aligned practices.
We create a trusted center of gravity for human-aligned AI by pairing movement-level storytelling with a rigorous quarterly proof engine.
Story That Moves Hearts
Compelling narratives that illuminate the human impact of AI choices and inspire alignment with dignity
Evidence That Moves Decisions
Verified signals, transparent methods, and independent validation that leaders can act on with confidence
Why This Matters Now
Optimization Over Humanity
AI systems are being designed primarily for efficiency gains, often without consideration for human dignity, creativity, or connection. The pressure to automate and optimize threatens to erode the very qualities that make us human.
Fragmented Efforts
Valuable work protecting human interests exists across research labs, nonprofits, and policy organizations but these efforts remain disconnected and invisible. Without coordination, impact stays localized and adoption remains slow. Creators closest to the work lack infrastructure to surface what works at publication quality. Our Fellowship program solves this by providing stipends, editorial support, and distribution pathways for practitioners to document and share their insights monthly.
Invisible Impact
Leaders lack credible, adoptable guidance on human-aligned practices. Good work stays unseen, buried in academic papers or isolated pilot programs. The absence of clear signals leaves decision-makers without trustworthy direction.
The Opportunity
We will establish a narrative infrastructure that spotlights what works and makes it easy to adopt. By creating a visible, trusted center of gravity for human-aligned AI, we accelerate the adoption of practices that protect dignity, creativity, and connection across critical domains: labor markets, creative arts, security systems, democratic processes, and education.
Our 10X outcome is measurable: year-over-year increases in verified adoptions, citations in policy documents, and references in decision-making frameworks. We track what matters real-world implementation that serves people.
Our Unique Role: Orchestrator and Media Hub
What We Are
We are a public-interest orchestrator and media hub. Our identity is clear and intentional: we connect, catalyze, and amplify. We operate narrative-first, evidence-backed.
This independence is our greatest asset. We maintain editorial distance while building connective tissue across the ecosystem.
What We Don't Do
We do not build AI models. We do not create governance frameworks or regulatory structures. We do not compete with research institutions or policy organizations.
The Fellowship Engine: Monthly Fuel for Quarterly Impact
Creator fellowships across three strategic pillars produce the raw material that powers our Proof Engine:
- Flourishing Track: Fellows document wellbeing, creativity, and human agency practices
- Belonging Track: Fellows surface inclusion, access, culture, and community innovations
- Trust Track: Fellows investigate safety, consent, transparency, and governance in practice
How It Works:
- 6 or 12-month cohorts with monthly stipends
- 1 edited, publishable deliverable per fellow per month
- Formats: features, explainers, videos, data visuals, playbooks, tools
- Each piece includes Evidence Box and methods documentation
- Editorial team polishes and integrates into Signals, Spotlights, and Embeddables
Governance: Fellows follow our Open Methods Charter. Selection by published criteria. External reviewers validate sensitive topics. Fellows retain authorship while granting non-exclusive distribution rights.
The Quarterly Proof Engine
Every quarter, we ship a complete product system designed to reduce friction from research to real-world adoption. Our Fellows network provides a continuous pipeline of documented insights, human stories, and verified practices that inform each component.
01
Signals Brief
Ten-page synthesis with three headline signals, supporting charts, strategic implications, and a transparent Method Note. Includes an independent reviewer paragraph validating our approach and findings.
02
Spotlight Set
Human stories that bring the data to life: two short written features, one mini video clip, and one social recap post. Each includes a compact Evidence Box documenting our verification process.
03
Embeddables Kit
Five publication-ready charts with accompanying code snippets and the Human Aligned Pick badge. Released under Creative Commons BY-NC license for maximum distribution and reuse.
04
Outcomes Annex
Documented adoptions, policy citations, active pilots, and organizational attestations, all with direct links. This creates accountability and demonstrates real-world impact beyond publication metrics.
The Result: A complete pathway from research insight to widespread adoption, without requiring heavy program infrastructure or lengthy implementation cycles. Credibility compounds quarterly.
How We Earn and Maintain Trust
Open Methods Charter
Published criteria for inclusion, step-by-step verification processes, explicit limitations, and conflict-of-interest policies. Every decision rule is documented and public. This same Charter governs Fellow selection and work validation, with reviewer oversight on Fellow-originated features.
Independent Methods Council
Three named external reviewers on rotating terms, each with veto power over publication. They validate our process and findings before any Brief is released.
Advisory Perspective
Three advisors with diverse expertise provide perspective and guidance without governance authority. Their bios and affiliations are published for full transparency.
Editorial Independence
No fees for coverage. Transparent funding sources disclosed on every page. Clear organizational boundaries with Human Aligned Ventures to prevent conflicts.
The Participation Loop That Compounds Impact
We've designed lightweight engagement mechanisms that give sponsors meaningful input while preserving editorial independence. This includes our Fellows Showcase—quarterly events co-hosted with distribution partners where sponsors can engage with creators, ask questions, and suggest topics while editorial control remains independent. Small asks create big leverage.
Quarterly Sponsor Roundtable
30-minute sessions to preview upcoming charts and collect two strategic questions per sponsor. These questions help guide our next Brief's focus without compromising editorial judgment.
City or Sector Micro-Brief
A focused 4-page analysis using the same rigorous data, customized to a specific city or sector chosen by the sponsor. Co-branded for local relevance and shared visibility.
Monthly Office Hour
30-minute preview sessions where we share emerging questions and gather input on next quarter's research direction. Open dialogue that informs without controlling.
Open Nominate On-Ramp
Simple online form for submitting research, pilots, or human stories for consideration. Clear inclusion criteria ensure fairness while inviting diverse contributions from across the ecosystem.
Fellows Showcase
Quarterly, co-hosted with one distribution partner. Sponsors attend, ask questions, and nominate topics. Editorial control remains independent.
Who We Serve and How They Win
Funders and Donors
- Board-ready impact assets with clear metrics
- Visible alignment with public interest
- Impact receipts documenting reach and adoption
- Participation in shaping strategic questions
AI and Tech Leaders
- Editorial credibility with independent validation
- Public legitimacy for human-aligned practices
- Clear adoption pathways for responsible innovation
- Connection to broader ecosystem efforts
Researchers and Policy Leaders
- Verified synthesis across fragmented work
- Comparative signals showing what's working
- Shared language for cross-sector dialogue
- Amplification of overlooked insights
Organizations and the Public
- Discoverable, trustworthy implementation guidance
- Protection of dignity and human agency
- Access to vetted practices and case studies
- Clear pathways from insight to action
Distribution Strategy and Network Effects
Syndication Guarantees
Two established outlets per quarter plus one partner newsletter committed to republishing our Signals Brief. Reach is built into the model from day one.
Shared Visibility Loop
Publishing partners co-release our content. Featured organizations use the Human Aligned Pick badge and embed our charts on their platforms, creating mutual amplification.
Scaling W/O Heavy Lift
Our distribution model allows reach to scale exponentially while maintaining quality. Fellows serve as embedded distribution nodes—each Fellow's network multiplies our reach through qualified embeds and citations. Signals transform into cultural touchpoints and adopted practices across sectors.
Fellows' networks multiply reach. Each fellow is a distribution node that increases qualified embeds and citations.
The Multiplication Effect: Each featured organization becomes a distribution node. Each chart embed creates a trust signal. Each citation builds legitimacy that attracts the next wave of high-quality signals.
Independence and Safety for Sponsors
Why It Feels Safe to Back
We've designed the organization to protect sponsor interests while maintaining the editorial independence that makes our work valuable. This isn't a trade-off, but rather it's the foundation of sustainable impact.
Sponsors gain credibility precisely because we maintain clear boundaries. Your support underwrites trust infrastructure that benefits the entire ecosystem, including your organization's work when it meets our inclusion criteria.
No Pay-to-Play Standard
Sponsorship never guarantees coverage. Featured work earns inclusion through transparent criteria applied consistently across all submissions.
Disclosures on Every Page
Funding sources and potential conflicts are clearly stated on all published materials. Transparency is non-negotiable.
Reviewer Line and Method Note
Independent validation appears in every Brief. External experts verify our work before publication, providing third-party credibility.
Predictable Cadence
Quarterly delivery creates reliability. You know what to expect and when to expect it, making planning and coordination straightforward.
Sponsor Packages
We offer three straightforward packages designed to meet different levels of engagement and impact goals. Each includes our core trust infrastructure and predictable quarterly delivery.
1
Signal Package
Core deliverables: Full Signals Brief, private sponsor briefing session, and complete Embeddables Kit with charts and badge.
Best for: Funders seeking board-ready assets and credible public-interest alignment with minimal time commitment.
2
Signal Plus Story
Everything in Signal, plus: Complete Spotlight Set featuring human stories, video content, and social media assets. Includes year-end compilation reel.
Best for: Organizations wanting both data credibility and emotional narrative power to move multiple stakeholder groups.
3
Platform Package
Everything in Signal Plus Story, plus: One custom City or Sector Micro-Brief co-branded with a local or sector partner, drawing on Fellow insights for local relevance. Named Fellows Seat in one pillar with credit lines. Co-host opportunities for Fellows Showcase events.
Best for: Leaders seeking maximum visibility, local relevance, and strategic positioning as conveners in specific geographies or domains.
Metrics That Matter and the Compounding Flywheel
We measure what creates sustainable impact, not vanity metrics. Each measurement connects to specific behaviors that advance human-aligned AI adoption.
Credibility Indicators
Named reviewers providing validation, expert citations in subsequent research, syndication pickups by respected outlets, and references in policy documents.
Reach Metrics
Total reads across owned and syndicated channels, video views and social engagement, third-party embeds of our charts and badge usage by featured organizations.
Participation Signals
Nominations submitted through our open on-ramp, Office Hour attendance and question quality, partner submissions for co-publishing opportunities, Fellow delivery rates and editorial quality scores.
Adoption Evidence
Implementation guide downloads, policy references with direct links, active pilots initiated based on our signals, organizational attestations of practice changes.
Diversity Measures
Sector representation across featured work, geographic distribution of spotlighted initiatives, demographic diversity of quoted experts and featured organizations, Geographic and demographic distribution across Fellows and their source networks.
The Compounding Flywheel
Strong Signals lead to compelling Spotlights. Spotlights generate widespread Embeds. Embeds produce documented Outcomes. Outcomes increase trust and expand reach. Greater reach attracts higher-quality Signals for the next cycle.
This virtuous cycle accelerates adoption while maintaining quality. Each quarter builds on the previous quarter's credibility and network effects.
Timeline: 60-Day Launch and 12-Month Arc
1
Days 1–60: Foundation
- Publish Open Methods Charter
- Confirm three reviewers, two syndication partners
- Launch first Fellow cohort with 3-5 creators across pillars.
- Produce Signals Brief v1 with two Spotlights
- Release five charts, badge design
- Publish Embeddables Kit and Impact Appendix v0
2
Quarterly Cadence
- Release full Signals Brief and Spotlight Set
- Host Sponsor Roundtable for input
- Host Fellows Showcase with sponsor participation.
- Publish co-branded Micro-Brief
- Update Outcomes Annex with adoption links
- Conduct monthly Office Hours
3
Year-End Milestone
- Annual State of Human-Aligned AI report
- Synthesis of four quarterly Briefs
- Compilation of strongest Spotlights
- Comprehensive Outcomes section with impact data
- Metrics dashboard and trend analysis
Launch Readiness: We can begin immediately with confirmed reviewers and initial syndication partners. The first Brief ships within 60 days, establishing the predictable cadence that builds trust.
Risk Management and Mitigations
We approach risk with clear eyes and documented mitigations. Transparency about challenges strengthens rather than undermines credibility.
Risk: Perceived Network Bias
Challenge: Concern that we favor familiar organizations or established networks over emerging work.
Mitigation:: Open inclusion criteria published in Methods Charter, public nomination process accessible to all, quarterly diversity metrics reported transparently.
Risk: Fragmented Attention
Challenge: In a crowded information landscape, our signals might not reach decision-makers.
Mitigation: Syndication guarantees with committed partners, co-publishing arrangements that leverage existing audiences, embeddable formats that travel independently.
Risk: Method Drift
Challenge: Pressure to compromise standards for speed, access, or sponsor preferences over time.
Mitigation: Independent Methods Council with veto power over all publications, Charter updates require Council approval, annual third-party audit of adherence to published standards.
Risk: Sustainability
Challenge: Dependence on sponsor funding without diversified revenue could compromise independence.
Mitigation: Multiple sponsor model prevents single-source dependence, transparent pricing and deliverables, exploration of earned revenue through licensed content for commercial use.
We invite scrutiny of our risk management approach. Questions about our mitigations are trust signals that we take seriously and address directly.
Join the Circle: Your Call to Action
Three Ways to Start
The next cycle begins soon. Your participation shapes which signals we investigate, which stories we tell, and which practices gain the visibility needed for widespread adoption.
This is trust infrastructure that accelerates the adoption of human-aligned AI practices. Your backing creates the independent center of gravity that the field needs.
Sponsor a Campaign
Choose from Signal, Signal Plus Story, or Platform packages. Predictable quarterly delivery starts within 60 days.
Co-Publish a Micro-Brief
Bring our rigorous analysis to your city, sector, or community with a co-branded 4-page Brief.
Nominate Aligned Work
Submit research, pilots, or human stories through our open on-ramp. Clear criteria ensure fair consideration.
HumanAligned.org is the public-interest orchestrator and media hub for human-aligned AI. Each quarter we publish a verified Signals Brief and compact Spotlight Set so leaders can act with confidence. We distribute embeddable charts with partners so the whole field benefits.
Why it matters: This elevates the best work with clear methods and shared credit. Sponsors underwrite trust infrastructure that accelerates adoption across labor, arts, security, democracy, and education.