U.S. State & Local Leader AI Governance Slide Deck + Presenter Notes

Teach-In Slide Deck + Presenter Notes: The Local Frontier

A Ready-to-Use Presentation on Governing AI from Main Street to the Statehouse

From Future in Common

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

What This Resource Covers:

This downloadable presentation and speaker guide are built for civic educators, community leaders, and public officials who want to start honest conversations about AI’s role in local life. It breaks down complex ideas into plain language and provides practical framing for public events, council briefings, classroom lessons, and town hall meetings.

What’s Included:

• A clean, accessible slide deck (PDF) you can present or print
• Full speaker notes that explain each slide and help you guide discussion
• Key examples of where AI shows up in local decision-making
• Calls to action that empower participants to think critically and lead

Who It’s For:

• Local officials hosting teach-ins or constituent briefings
• Educators and librarians introducing AI civic literacy
• Community organizers building awareness around tech and justice
• Anyone facilitating public dialogue about AI and democracy

Why It Matters:

The people most affected by AI often have the least say in how it’s used. This toolkit makes it easier to bring people into the conversation—with clarity, values, and real-world relevance.

Use it to build understanding, spark action, and strengthen civic voice at the local level.

Download includes:

PDF of the full civic brief formatted for easy sharing.

License & Use

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

The ideas are meant to be shared, adapted, and built upon.

Please do not republish the full document without permission.

You’re welcome to cite, quote, or use the concepts with attribution.