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Brookings Institution is a major policy think tank that conducts research on governance, foreign policy, and technology policy, making it a relevant institutional actor in AI governance and policy discussions.
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The Brookings Institution is a prominent American think tank founded in 1916, focused on research in economics, governance, foreign policy, and global development. It is widely regarded as nonpartisan and is the most cited think tank in the world. It plays a significant role in shaping U.S. and international policy discussions, including emerging technology and AI governance.
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- •Founded in 1916, Brookings is the most cited think tank globally as of 2025, influencing policy across economics, governance, and foreign policy.
- •Describes itself as nonpartisan; variously characterized as centrist, center-left, or center-right by different media outlets.
- •Named 'Top Think Tank in the World' by University of Pennsylvania's Global Go To Think Tank Index for most years 2008–2020.
- •Conducts research relevant to AI governance through its work on technology policy, economic development, and global governance frameworks.
- •Revenue of ~$89M and endowment of $538M (2023) give it significant institutional capacity to influence policy.
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| Entity | Property | Value | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings Institution AI and Emerging Technology Initiative | Revenue | $100 million | 2024 |
| Brookings Institution AI and Emerging Technology Initiative | Legal Structure | 501(c)(3) nonprofit | — |
| Brookings Institution AI and Emerging Technology Initiative | Headquarters | Washington, DC | — |
| Brookings Institution AI and Emerging Technology Initiative | Founded Date | 1916 | — |
| Brookings Institution AI and Emerging Technology Initiative | Country | United States | — |
| Brookings Institution AI and Emerging Technology Initiative | Headcount | 350 | Jun 2024 |
| Brookings Institution AI and Emerging Technology Initiative | Annual Expenses | $100 million | Jun 2024 |
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The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution building near Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. Abbreviation Brookings Formation 1916 ; 110 years ago  ( 1916 ) Founder Robert S. Brookings Type Public policy think tank Tax ID no. 53-0196577 Headquarters 1775 Massachusetts Avenue , N.W. Location(s) Washington, D.C. , U.S.
Coordinates 38°54′33″N 77°02′27″W  /  38.90917°N 77.04083°W  / 38.90917; -77.04083 President Cecilia Rouse Revenue $89.4 million [ 1 ] (2023) Expenses $98.8 million [ 1 ] (2023) Endowment $538 million (2023) [ 1 ] Website brookings.edu Formerly called Institute for Government Research
The Brookings Institution , often stylized as Brookings , [ 2 ] is an American think tank in Washington, D.C. The institution conducts research and education in the social sciences , primarily in economics and tax policy , metropolitan policy, governance , foreign policy , global economy , and economic development . [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Brookings states that its staff "represent diverse points of view" and describes itself as nonpartisan. [ 5 ] Media outlets have variously described Brookings as centrist , [ 6 ] conservative , [ 7 ] liberal , [ 8 ] center-right , [ 9 ] and center-left . [ 10 ] An academic analysis of congressional records from 1993 to 2002 found that Brookings was cited by conservative politicians almost as often as by liberal politicians, earning a score of 53 on a 1–100 scale (with 100 representing the most liberal score). [ 11 ] The same study found Brookings to be the most frequently cited think tank by U.S. media and politicians. [ 11 ]
The University of Pennsylvania 's Global Go To Think Tank Index Report named Brookings "Think Tank of the Year – Top Think Tank in the World" every year from its first edition in 2008 through 2015, and again from 2017 through its last edition in 2020. [ 12 ] [ 13 ] As of 2025, Brookings is the most cited think tank in the world. [ 14 ] [ 15 ]
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Robert S. Brookings , who founded the Brookings Institution in 1916
Brookings was founded in 1916 as the Institute for Government Research (IGR), with the mission of becoming "the first private organization devoted to analyzing public policy issues at the national level." [ 16 ] The organization was founded on March 13, 1916, and began operations on October 1, 1916. [ 17 ] Its stated mission is to "provide innovative and prac
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