Can TikToks communicate AI policy and risk?

By Caitlin Borke @ 2025-05-07T12:27 (+71)

Hi everyone!

I’m Caitlin, and I’ve just kicked off a 6-month, full-time career-transition grant to dive deep into AI policy and risk. You can learn more about my work here.

What I’m Building
I’m launching a TikTok and Instagram channel, @AICuriousGirl, to document my journey as I explore AI governance, misalignment, and the more tangible risks like job displacement and misuse. My goal is to strike a tone of skeptical optimism^[1], acknowledging the risks of AI while finding ways to mitigate them.

How You Can Help
My friends and roommates have already given me invaluable feedback and would be thrilled to hear I'm not just relying on them anymore to be reviewers. I’m now seeking:

• Technical and policy experts or other communicators who can
• Volunteer 10-15 minutes/week to review draft videos (1-2 minutes in length) and share quick thoughts on:
  • Clarity
  • Accuracy
  • Suggestions for tighter storytelling

First Drafts
Below are links to my first two episodes. Your early feedback will shape both my content style and how I break down complex ideas into 1- to 2-minute TikToks.

1. Episode 1: What is this channel?
2. Episode 2: What jobs will be left?

(Please note: I’ll go into misuse and misalignment scenarios in future videos.)

Why TikTok?
Short-form video platforms are where many non-technical audiences spend their time, and I’m curious whether they can be a vehicle for thoughtful discussion about AI policy.  

If you’re interested, please reply below or DM me, and thank you in advance for lending your expertise!

— Caitlin

1. ^{^}

   This phrase is not good, please help me think of a better one and I will buy you a virtual coffee or sth.