Ask Forum is an AI-powered assistant that helps users easily find and engage with archived episodes of Forum on Discord. The bot is regularly updated to maintain consistency with Forum on Discord's lively exchanges.

Large questions that framed this project were: How can AI help facilitate conversations, and when does AI do more harm than good?

KQED's goals are to inform, inspire, and involve our community.

When developing with AI, it's essential for us to hold new projects to these same ideals. KQED is committed to informing users about how AI technology is involved in the process whenever it's used to create or display content. If the AI system modifies a user's search terms to find a match, it will openly communicate this to the user. By being transparent about when and how AI is involved, KQED aims to help users understand the role of AI and build trust in both the system and the community.