AI + Policy Research & Compliance Intern

About FairwAI FairwAI is building the AI bias detection and compliance platform that industries will rely on to ensure fairness in hospitality, and healthcare. We operate at the intersection of AI, policy, and accountability — backed by a team from MIT, and Harvard. Our work blends rigorous research, thoughtful product development, and ethical innovation at global scale. Team: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jCO18P-JblesTJjZMSO-U2mDTShm3QhDjemcEEzRfeA/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.qnezaqhtitzc The Role We’re seeking a high-performing intern to support our compliance design, technical writing, and thought leadership efforts. This role is ideal for students or early-career professionals in public policy, law, international affairs, or AI governance who want to shape how fairness is operationalized in AI systems. What You'll Do Analyze major regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU AI Act, NYC Local Law 144, Algorithmic Accountability Act) Map policy risks to industry-specific applications (e.g. hiring algorithms, facial recognition, customer reviews) Draft concise, strategic briefing memos for external stakeholders Support development of our compliance risk scoring frameworks and internal ethics audits Contribute to white papers, grant applications, and presentations for major funders and institutions. Who You Are Curious, self-directed, and systems-minded Strong writer who can translate legal and technical language clearly Interested in algorithmic fairness, AI governance, tech accountability, or digital rights Bonus: Experience with grant writing, academic research, compliance, or policy analysis What You’ll Gain Exposure to real-world AI compliance and regulatory tech A voice in how emerging rules are interpreted and applied across industries Mentorship from a global leadership team with roots in MIT, Harvard, the UN, and impact-driven startups Opportunities to contribute to major policy and funding deliverables (e.g. Ford, Gates, MacArthur). We welcome international students with CPT or OPT authorization. This is not a theoretical internship. You’ll be working directly with our leadership team on real-world compliance innovation. We move fast, ask hard questions, and care deeply about impact. Because of the early-stage nature of our work, confidentiality and discretion are expected. Select applicants may be asked to sign an NDA before receiving sensitive research briefs. We review applications on a rolling basis. We encourage early submissions, especially from applicants available between May and December 2025. No technical background is required — but you should be comfortable thinking critically about how systems behave, who they impact, and how accountability can be built in. This role doesn't offer a salary but can offer school credit. We will offer a special certificate at the end of the internship. Top-performing interns can be: Referred to graduate fellowships or full-time impact AI roles. Eligible for future paid positions with FairwAI or its nonprofit arm if funding is available. Supported in publishing or presenting findings at tech and policy forums. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job