From Translations to Chatbots

This report investigates the following question: How is artificial intelligence manifesting in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, and what interventions are necessary to ensure that community needs are meaningfully represented in AI governance? 

It is intended to guide policymakers, community leaders, and funders in making decisions on regulatory priorities, community investments, and AI governance frameworks.

Key Findings:

These themes represent the concerns, experiences, and insights shared by those directly impacted by AI deployment in their communities. While these findings inform Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC's policy positions, they do not necessarily reflect the organization's official stance. We have added context where appropriate to connect individual testimonies to broader patterns and evidence.

1. AI is pervasive in AANHPI communities, yet many individuals lack clarity on exactly where and how it affects them.
2. Job opportunities, especially those accessible to LEP individuals, are being reshaped by AI in the workplace.
3. AI-powered misinformation erodes trust and limits AANHPI community members’ ability to access critical resources.
4. The psychosocial impacts of AI chatbot use vary widely by age groups and can erode intergenerational relationships.
5. AANHPI community members want transparency, control, and accountability in the use of their data.
6. AANHPI community priorities are not adequately represented in AI governance.