International Cooperative Alliance Launches AI Program to Integrate Cooperative Identity into Artificial Intelligence Development
The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), in collaboration with Legacoop and PICO Foundation, launched the Cooperative AI program on September 17, 2026, during the ICA’s Global Conference in Panama. This initiative aims to build a shared knowledge foundation, foster a community of cooperative experts, and develop AI tools that are grounded in cooperative identity. The program's vision is already taking shape with the establishment of a Community of Practice on Cooperative AI. An international Cooperative AI Bootcamp was subsequently hosted in Rome from October 12 to 16, bringing together representatives from the cooperative movement across 18 countries and five continents. Participants included individuals from the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, India, and various European nations, reflecting a diverse and international approach to integrating cooperative principles into AI development.
