The AI Company Data Initiative, powered by the Thomson Reuters Foundation with the support of Lenox Park Solutions, guides companies towards responsible, transparent, and ethical AI adoption. It is a free, voluntary survey that helps businesses of all sizes map how AI is used across their operations, products, and services - empowering them to harness innovation while managing risks to people, society, and the environment.

As AI reshapes industries, the AICDI offers a practical tool for business leaders to futureproof their organisations against future risk. It supports compliance with emerging regulations, strengthens investor confidence, and provides a benchmark for responsible AI use that is aligned with internationally recognised standards, and grounded in UNESCO’s recommendation on the ethics of AI.

Participation is simple, impactful, and open to companies at any stage of their AI journey. By participating, organisations gain access to insights that benchmark their performance, demonstrate leadership in responsible innovation, and contribute to building a global dataset that promotes AI in the public interest.

Get involved today to establish your organisation at the forefront of responsible AI

More about the AI Company Data Initiative 

The AI Company Data Initiative (AICDI) helps businesses to map their AI use, harness opportunities and mitigate operational risk. Through a voluntary survey, we support companies of all sizes to assess how AI is embedded in their operations, products and services. We provide a benchmark of AI policies and practices. This allows companies to maximise the potential of this technology while minimising risks to people and planet, positioning their business at the forefront of responsible AI adoption.  

Powered by the Thomson Reuters Foundation and grounded in UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, the AICDI is building a comprehensive global dataset to drive responsible corporate AI adoption, for the benefit of all. Thomson Reuters Foundation and Lenox Park Solutions are proud to be partnering to make the survey available to North American markets.

Why has the AI Company Data Initiative been developed?

There is currently limited data available on how companies are using AI tools, and what this means for people, society and the environment. A more transparent approach to AI adoption can drive best practice, create a benchmark for companies and investors, and ensure the technology is used for the benefit of all. 

AICDI is part of the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s work to deliver unbiased, comprehensive and comparable data intelligence that drives responsible business practices.  Through AICDI we are building a global dataset that will strengthen corporate AI governance, bring transparency to consumers and help build insurance risk frameworks.

Why should companies take part?

The free, voluntary survey has benefits that are aligned with real business needs:

• Benchmarking: Provides businesses with a benchmark for responsible AI adoption.
• Risk Management: Helps companies harness AI's potential while identifying and managing risks to people and society, futureproofing them against future legal or reputational challenges.
• Reporting: Companies get ahead in their reporting on AI governance, enhancing their transparency and improving investor confidence and stakeholder trust.
• Data-driven Insights: Businesses can use the analysis and insights from the gathered data to optimise their AI strategies and ensure compliance with emerging regulations.
• Global Standards: Contributes to the development of a global standard for AI audits. Early alignment with these standards can position companies as leaders in responsible AI adoption. 

How to Get Involved:

• Sign up: Register your interest In the AICDI
• Events: Register to attend TRF’s events and webinars that discuss responsible AI Adoption.
• Submit: Now until November 30th

About the Thomson Reuters Foundation

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, they leverage their media, legal and data-driven expertise to promote responsible business, strengthen independent journalism and enable access to the law.

They offer data insights, training and events, helping to foster economies that benefit business and people.  The AICDI is one part of the Foundation’s work to deliver unbiased, comprehensive and comparable data intelligence that drives responsible business practices across sectors.  They also run the Workforce Disclosure Initiative (WDI), one of the world’s leading disclosure platforms on workforce management.