Frequently asked questions.

Frequently asked questions

What is The AI Cowboys Foundation?

The AI Cowboys Foundation is a Texas nonprofit that expands access to artificial intelligence education, workforce development, and technology opportunity. We help government, business, students, veterans, and underserved communities put AI to work responsibly through training, resources, scholarships, and community programs.

Are you a nonprofit?

Yes. The AI Cowboys Foundation is a Texas nonprofit organization anchored at the UT San Antonio National Security Collaboration Center.

What should I know about taxes when I donate?

The AI Cowboys Foundation is a Texas nonprofit organization. Please consult your tax advisor about your contribution.

Who do you serve?

We serve government and public sector teams, businesses, academia, students, and veterans and workforce learners, with a focus on underserved communities and future innovators. Our resources are built to be useful whether you are a city department, a small business, a classroom, or an individual learner.

Are your resources really free?

Yes. Our guides, glossary, readiness assessment, toolkits, and templates are free to use. Some downloads are email gated so we can send you the file and share occasional updates. We collect only what we need.

What is responsible AI?

Responsible AI means using artificial intelligence in ways that are fair, safe, transparent, and accountable. In practice that means testing for bias, protecting privacy, keeping a human in the loop for decisions that affect people, and setting a policy before you scale. Our Responsible AI Hub explains each of these in plain language.

Do you work with government?

Yes. We help public sector teams adopt AI responsibly, starting with low risk, high value tasks and a clear use policy. We offer government briefings, policy templates, and guidance aligned to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework. You can request a briefing through our contact page.

How do I partner with the Foundation?

We welcome institutional, government, corporate, and community partners. Visit our partnerships page to tell us about your organization and what you would like to build together. Partners are always labeled as confirmed or in development so our public information stays accurate.

How do I bring training to my team?

Reach out through our contact page and tell us about your team, your goals, and your timeline. We can build workshops, briefings, and learning paths matched to agencies, businesses, and schools.

How do I take the readiness assessment?

Visit the AI Readiness Assessment to score your organization in minutes and receive a personalized plan. It is free, plain English, and built for leaders and teams rather than engineers.