About This Project
Project Vision
The AGI Administration & Singularity Governance Framework is an open-source initiative dedicated to developing practical, implementable governance systems for artificial general intelligence. This project brings together researchers, policymakers, technologists, and ethicists to create comprehensive frameworks that can be adopted by institutions, governments, and international organizations.
Core Objectives
Practical Implementation
Develop governance frameworks that can be deployed by institutions today, scaled progressively, and adapted as AGI development trajectories become clearer.
Open & Transparent
All documentation, research syntheses, and governance specifications published openly. Source materials cited. Maintained through community collaboration with full attribution.
Evidence-Based
Built on peer-reviewed research, expert consensus from international panels, and institutional best practices. Updated continuously as new evidence emerges.
Globally Inclusive
Designed for adoption across jurisdictions and cultural contexts. Accommodates diverse governance philosophies while maintaining core safety principles.
Adaptive & Reversible
Frameworks include mechanisms for evolution based on implementation experience and new understanding. Governance decisions structured to permit modification if evidence suggests necessary changes.
Human-Centric
All governance structures prioritize human agency, oversight, and democratic accountability. Technology serves governance, not the reverse.
Project Status
Current Phase: Beta (v0.5)
The framework is in active development. Core documentation is complete and available. We welcome feedback, contributions, and adoption by organizations. Regular updates planned as implementation experience accumulates and AGI development trajectory becomes clearer.
How to Contribute
We Welcome Contributions From:
AI Safety Researchers
Help strengthen technical governance specifications, capability monitoring frameworks, and safety mechanisms. Review alignment with current AI safety research.
Policymakers & Government Officials
Contribute expertise on regulatory feasibility, international coordination, and institutional implementation. Help adapt frameworks for different jurisdictional contexts.
Systems Engineers & Technologists
Improve technical architecture, web infrastructure, monitoring systems, and software implementation. Develop reference implementations and proof-of-concept systems.
Legal & International Law Experts
Strengthen treaty frameworks, enforcement mechanisms, and legal structures. Address cross-border governance and dispute resolution procedures.
Ethicists & Philosophers
Deepen ethical analysis, stakeholder representation, and value alignment. Help ensure governance structures serve broad human interests rather than narrow interests.
Institutional Leaders & Practitioners
Contribute implementation experience from your institutions. Report lessons learned, identify framework gaps, and propose improvements based on real-world deployment.
Communicators & Educators
Help make complex governance frameworks accessible to broader audiences. Develop educational materials, case studies, and public engagement resources.
Community Members
Participate in public consultations, provide feedback on governance proposals, help ensure frameworks reflect diverse perspectives and serve public interest.
Contribution Areas
1. Documentation & Content
Submit: Framework revisions, case studies, implementation guides, research summaries, best practice documentation
Process: Submit via GitHub pull request or direct email with attribution. Include sources and reasoning. Community review before integration.
2. Technical Implementation
Submit: Code improvements, reference implementations, monitoring systems, technical specifications, security enhancements
Process: Fork repository, create feature branch, submit pull request with documentation. Include tests and security review.
3. Research & Analysis
Submit: Peer-reviewed research, expert analysis, policy briefs, governance assessments, case studies
Process: Submit through research repository or discussion forum. Attribution maintained. Integrated into reference documentation.
4. Institutional Adoption
Submit: Reports from institutions implementing framework. Lessons learned, adaptations, outcomes, recommendations for improvement
Process: Share through project website. Case studies published with your attribution. Contributions improve framework for others.
5. Translation & Localization
Submit: Translations into other languages. Adaptations for different jurisdictional contexts and governance philosophies
Process: Submit translations with cultural adaptation notes. Community review ensures accuracy. Credit given to translators.
6. Community Engagement
Submit: Public consultations, workshops, educational events, community feedback integration
Process: Coordinate through project leadership. All community engagement recorded and findings integrated into updates.
Getting Started as a Contributor
Step 1: Review Framework
- Read Framework Specification to understand governance architecture
- Review Reference Research for evidence base
- Examine Governance Models for different approaches
- Check Implementation Roadmap for timeline and milestones
Step 2: Identify Your Contribution
- Identify where your expertise can strengthen the framework
- Check Open Issues & Enhancement Proposals for prioritized needs
- Review Contribution Guidelines for submission process
- Contact project leadership with questions or proposals
Step 3: Submit Your Work
- Code: Fork GitHub repository, create feature branch, submit pull request
- Documentation: Submit via GitHub or email with sources and attribution
- Research: Submit analysis with peer review reference or direct to project
- Case Studies: Share institutional implementation reports and lessons learned
Step 4: Community Review & Integration
- Project maintainers review submission for quality, alignment, and completeness
- Community provides feedback through open review process
- Contributors address feedback and refine work
- Approved contributions integrated into framework with full attribution
Step 5: Maintain & Improve
- Contributors encouraged to maintain their areas of focus
- Ongoing support available through project channels
- Contributions updated as framework evolves
- Your contributions credited in all publications and deployments
Community Channels
GitHub Repository
Purpose: Code, documentation, issue tracking, pull requests
Link: AGI-Governance-Framework
Discussion Forum
Purpose: Open discussion, questions, proposals, community feedback
Access: Forum link available upon project enrollment
Research Database
Purpose: Share research, case studies, institutional implementation reports
Access: Submit research through project website
Email & Direct Contact
Purpose: Direct communication with project leadership, confidential feedback, partnership inquiries
Address: governance@agi-framework.org
Community Meetings
Purpose: Regular calls bringing together contributors, researchers, and practitioners
Schedule: Bi-weekly virtual meetings, open to all contributors
Newsletter
Purpose: Project updates, new contributions, upcoming events, research highlights
Subscribe: Sign up on project website for monthly updates
Attribution & Credit
How Contributors Are Recognized
- All Contributions Credited: Every contribution includes attribution to creator(s)
- Contributors List: Comprehensive list of all contributors maintained on project website
- Publications: Contributors credited in all published papers, reports, and presentations
- Institutional Deployment: When organizations adopt framework, contributors recognized for their work
- Authorship: Substantial contributions may result in co-authorship on project publications
Licensing & Use
License: AGI Governance Framework is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) with additional provisions for institutional adoption.
- You are free to use, modify, and distribute the framework
- Attribution to original authors and contributors required
- Framework may not be used for harmful purposes contrary to AGI safety principles
- Contributions shared under same license
Rights & Protections
- Contributors retain rights to their work
- Project granted perpetual, worldwide license to use contributions
- Contributors may use their work in other projects with attribution
- No exclusive rights claimed by project or other contributors
Project Governance & Leadership
Project Steering Committee
Project decisions made by diverse steering committee including representatives from:
- AI safety research community
- Government and policy institutions
- Technical and engineering expertise
- International and legal perspectives
- Academic institutions
- Civil society and public interest representatives
Decision-Making Process
Framework Design Decisions
Consensus-based decision making with public comment period. Steering committee proposes changes, community provides feedback (minimum 2-week period), committee reviews feedback and makes final decision with reasoning documented.
Contribution Review
Community review process. All contributions reviewed by at least two committee members and community members. Contributors addressed feedback before integration. Transparent decision making with appeals process.
Dispute Resolution
If disagreements emerge about framework direction or contribution acceptance, independent mediation available. Process prioritizes project mission of developing practical, evidence-based governance frameworks.
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
Project committed to including diverse perspectives, particularly from:
- Global South and emerging economies
- Women and underrepresented groups in tech and policy
- Different cultural, philosophical, and governance traditions
- Stakeholders likely to be affected by AGI governance decisions
Project Roadmap
Code of Conduct
Core Principles
- Respect: All participants treat each other with respect regardless of disagreement
- Inclusivity: Project welcomes diverse perspectives and backgrounds
- Transparency: Decisions and reasoning made publicly accessible
- Collaboration: Emphasis on working together toward shared goals
- Evidence: Arguments grounded in research and evidence
- Safety: All work guided by commitment to AGI safety and human welfare
Unacceptable Behavior
- Harassment, discrimination, or personal attacks
- Threats or intimidation
- Deliberate spreading of misinformation
- Work designed to harm public safety or bypass governance safeguards
- Violation of others' privacy or intellectual property
Enforcement: Code of conduct violations addressed by steering committee. Response may include guidance, temporary suspension, or permanent removal from community depending on severity.
Join Us
We invite researchers, policymakers, technologists, ethicists, and community members to contribute to this critical work. Whether you have specific expertise, institutional insights, implementation experience, or simply care about responsible AGI governance, there's a way for you to contribute.