BUILD
AI tools customized to your needs
Our policy and technical experts work with you to design, develop, test, and responsibly deploy AI agents and tools.
STRENGTHEN
Build your team’s AI capacity
We help organizations lay a strong foundation for responsible AI deployment, through hands-on training and technical assistance.
EVALUATE
Independent assessments to improve your AI systems
We combine technical and policy expertise to assess your AI systems and help you improve their performance and impact.
What Makes the Urban Institute AI Studio Different
- Data science in the public interest. We partner with mission-driven organizations to tackle problems and achieve meaningful outcomes. We provide independent technical expertise and policy knowledge to develop, evaluate, and scale responsible AI and data-driven solutions.
- Public policy experts in the loop. We bring together AI, data science, and technology specialists; policy experts with deep expertise in housing, health, economic mobility, education, justice, safety net programs, workforce, and other areas; and technical assistance and community engagement experts to ensure effective, evidence-based solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Responsible methods that earn trust. We apply the same responsible AI standards that guide Urban’s own tools, emphasizing transparency, rigorous testing, human oversight, and measurable outcomes, so systems work as intended and deliver value for the people they serve.
Partner with Us
Whether you're exploring how AI can support your work, building organizational AI capacity, already developing an AI tool, or need an independent assessment of an existing tool, the Urban Institute AI Studio can help.
We partner with mission-driven organizations—such as governments, foundations, and nonprofits—to help them address their AI challenges. From AI strategy, governance, and training to tool development, evaluation, and implementation support, we help organizations answer critical questions, identify opportunities, reduce risk, address bottlenecks, and apply AI responsibly.
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