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We’ll publish several pieces throughout the year as the AI boom continues, highlighting key work that often goes unrecognized. Miranda Bogen is the founding director of the Center of Democracy and Technology’s AI Governance Lab, where she works to help create solutions that can effectively regulate and govern AI systems. For the most part, AI systems are still missing seat belts, airbags, and traffic signs, so proceed with caution before using them for consequential tasks. Consider how the success of the AI system you are working on has been defined, who that definition serves, and what context may be missing. Intense competitive pressure to release the newest, biggest, and shiniest new AI models is leading to concerning underinvestment in responsible practices.