CNDP has been commissioned to conduct the national Generative Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work Deliberative Workshop by Dr. Baobao Zhang, Maxwell Dean Assistant Professor of the Politics of AI at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University. The GenAI Workshop is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through a CAREER Fellowship awarded to Dr. Zhang.
The GenAI & Future of Work Deliberative Workshop will explore public attitudes regarding generative artificial intelligence and the future of work in the U.S. The Workshop will inform Dr. Zhang’s ongoing research on artificial intelligence and public attitudes on the role of these technologies in society. The Participants’ Report will be publicly released and circulated among a broad range of stakeholders including Congressional members and staff, federal agency officials, technology industry representatives, advocacy groups and civil society, and academics.Â
The Workshop will include forty randomly selected U.S. residents. Participants will be tasked with learning and deliberating about how generative AI could impact workers in the short and long-term.Â
The event will convene virtually over six days in January and February 2026.
Participant selection: Volunteers were added to an applicant pool from which a panel of forty workshop participants and five alternates was randomly selected to join. These participants were randomly selected from across the U.S. to include a broadly representative mix of residents in terms of age, gender, race/ethnicity, educational attainment, employment status, political affiliation, and geographic distribution.
Commissioning Sponsor & Project Funder
The national Generative Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work Deliberative Workshop has been commissioned by Dr. Baobao Zhang, Maxwell Dean Assistant Professor of the Politics of AI at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University. The GenAI Workshop is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through a CAREER Fellowship awarded to Dr. Zhang, who is serving as Principal Investigator for the project.
PROJECT SNAPSHOT- Deliberative Workshop
- Location: United States – Virtual
- No. of Events: 1
- Jury Length/Duration: Â 6 days
- No. of Participants: 40
- Targeted Participants: U.S. residents, age 18+
- Recruitment: Random selection and stratification
- Target Outcome: Participants’ Report
FAQ’s
What is a deliberative workshop?
- The deliberative workshop brings together a randomly selected group of community members to learn about, deliberate about, and make recommendations about an issue that affects them.
When and where will the event take place?
- The U.S. Generative AI and the Future of Work Deliberative Workshop will take place virtually (via Zoom) over two weeks in January and February, 2026.
Do participants have to participate in all six days of the event?
- Yes, participants must participate all six days of the event.
Who is eligible to participate in this project?
- Residents of the United States who are 18 years and older, and are available to attend all six days of the event are eligible to participate in the project. Selected participants will need to fill out a W-9 to receive compensation.
Do participants need formal training or education in computer science, experience with AI, or any other topic to participate?
- No, formal education experience or familiarity with AI, computer science, or any other related topic is necessary. Any resident of the U.S. who is 18 years of age or older and can fill out a W-9 can volunteer to participate.
Who will be selected to participate in the assembly?
- Participants for the Generative AI and the Future of Work Deliberative Workshop will consist of US residents stratified to include a broadly representative mix of people in terms of age, gender, educational attainment, employment status, and geographical spread.
Will participants be paid and how will they receive payment?
- Yes, individuals who are selected and who participate in all six days of the event will receive an honorarium paid via check from Syracuse University after the conclusion of the event.
Is this market or user research?
- No. This project is a research project funded by the National Science Foundation.
Is this project funded by or affiliated with a political party, advocacy campaign, market research firm, or tech company?
- No.Â
Who is funding this project?
- This project is funded by the National Science Foundation through the CAREER Fellowship program.
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If you are interested in learning more about this project or are considering public engagement on any AI or emerging technology-related topics, contact hello@cndp.us to explore partnership possibilities.