United States of AI Ethical Policy - Securing Our Future: Gun Safety, AI, and the Power of Public Trust

A Civic Brief from Future in Common

Part of the series: “The United States of AI: An Ethical Policy Platform for American Workers”

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What This Brief Covers:

As AI enters law enforcement, surveillance, and gun detection systems, we’re facing a critical crossroad: Will these tools protect public safety—or deepen injustice and fear?

This accessible, thought-provoking civic brief explores the intersection of AI technology, gun violence prevention, and democratic trust. Rooted in both policy insight and lived realities, it makes the case for a new kind of public safety—centered on care, transparency, and accountability.

What You’ll Learn:

• How AI is already being used in schools, policing, and gun detection
• Why unchecked use of AI in public safety poses serious risks to rights and equity
• What a people-centered, technology-aware public safety approach could look like
• Recommendations for voters, local leaders, and policymakers to move from fear-based to trust-based responses

Who It’s For:

• Concerned voters and educators
• Community organizers and public safety advocates
• Local and national policymakers
• Anyone curious about the future of AI, democracy, and gun safety

Why It Matters:

Without ethical guardrails, AI-driven security systems risk making our most vulnerable communities less safe—not more. But with public oversight and democratic intention, these tools can support a future where everyone belongs and everyone is safe.

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This brief is copyrighted © 2025 by Deion Lemelle / Future in Common.

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