Secret cross-partisan AI summit yields pro-human declaration

An invite-only New Orleans meeting of about 90 civic, labor, religious, and political leaders and AI researchers produced the Pro-Human AI Declaration—five principles to center humanity in AI and prevent the concentration of power—backed by a broad coalition that ranges from unions to faith groups and high-profile figures. The organizers say the declaration is meant to inspire a pro-human movement and influence policy, not campaign, and poll data show broad public support for its principles. The event deliberately excluded industry voices to avoid corporate influence on AI governance.