AI Safety, Ethics & Governance

50.9% of Texas’ AI safety R&D is concentrated in just three counties — Harris, Travis, and Dallas. That’s not just a regional trend; it’s a global governance risk. If the world’s most critical AI safety research is produced in a handful of places, how can we ensure the standards we build are truly inclusive? This data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns 2022, analyzed by ALEX Intelligence and published today: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-08-ai-safety-conc-5417-county. The concentration of research in a few hubs raises urgent questions about diversity of thought, resilience of models, and the true reach of ethical frameworks. Is innovation efficiency eroding safety? How can we decentralize the source of truth in AI governance? Let’s discuss. Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-08-ai-safety-conc-5417-county View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request.