Beyond Responsible AI: Building Stewardship Capacity in Civil Society | Mark Abbott | Feb 11, 2026

Описание: AI is moving fast — and “responsible AI” checklists aren’t enough on their own. In this AI for Social Impact Gathering, Mark Abbott (Engineering Change Lab Canada + Tech Stewardship at MaRS) shares how civil society can build stewardship capacity: practical habits, governance instincts, and cultural norms that keep people and communities in the loop as AI becomes embedded into everyday work.

We explore:
Why AI changes the stakes (speed, scale, concentration of power)
Stewardship vs. compliance approaches to responsible AI
“Good friction” practices that protect agency and judgment
Concrete stewardship moves civil society can apply now

📅 Recorded: February 11, 2026
🎙️ Featured Speaker: Mark Abbott
🧭 Session: Beyond Responsible AI: Building Stewardship Capacity in Civil Society

Links & resources

Mark Abbott (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwjabbott/
Stewardship Practice: https://coda.io/@stewardshippractice/home

Slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OX...

YouTube playlist:    • Tech Stewardship Practice Program  

AI Stewardship Program signup: https://coda.io/d/AISPP-Promo_dHjRiKwPKU2/...

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