ACM Technology Policy Council (with USTPC and Europe TPC)

What they ask for — in their own terms

Generative AI and algorithmic systems should be built and deployed according to published principles covering safety, intellectual property, workforce impact, accountability, transparency and fairness.

What they do

Issues global and regional technology policy statements: the 'Principles for the Development, Deployment, and Use of Generative AI Technologies' (eight principles) and the joint US/Europe 'Statement on Principles for Responsible Algorithmic Systems' (nine principles). Provides nonpartisan technical briefings to policymakers. Chairs: James Hendler (TPC), Larry Medsker (USTPC), Chris Hankin (Europe TPC).

What a newcomer can do

If you are an ACM member, read the generative AI principles and contact the relevant committee about contributing; use the principles as a citable standard in your own workplace or submission.

Worth knowing

The public policy pages do not explain how to volunteer for the committees — treat joining as UNVERIFIED and email the ACM Technology Policy Office. Principles are advisory and carry no enforcement.

Tips

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Where they work

Global, with US and Europe committees.

Size

ACM is the largest computing professional society; the policy committees are small volunteer bodies with a small Washington office.

Spending

Membership-funded.