U.S. State & Local Leader AI Governance Handout

 Printable Handout: The Local Frontier

How AI Is Changing Local Life—and What Leaders Can Do About It

From Future in Common

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

What This Handout Covers:

This brief handout is a powerful companion to The Local Frontier teach-in deck. It gives a quick, clear overview of how artificial intelligence is showing up in local government, schools, housing, and healthcare—and how everyday people can take action.

Perfect for public meetings, classrooms, and civic workshops.

What You’ll Find Inside:

• A plain-language explainer of AI’s local impact
• Examples of where it’s already being used (often without public input)
• A hopeful call for democratic oversight and inclusive tech policy
• Practical ways to get involved or keep learning

Who It’s For:

• City and state leaders
• Teachers, students, and librarians
• Civic organizations and town halls
• Concerned residents and voters

Why It Matters:

AI shouldn’t be something that “just happens” to communities. This handout makes it easier to understand what’s at stake—and shows how local leaders and neighbors can help shape the future before decisions are locked in.

Print it. Share it. Use it to spark real conversations.

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.