According to @timnitGebru, a leading AI ethics researcher, reducing the distance between researchers and community collaborators is crucial to preventing 'parachute' research practices in AI development (source: @timnitGebru, Twitter, August 28, 2025). This approach fosters more meaningful partnerships and ensures that AI solutions are better tailored to the needs of real-world users. By prioritizing active engagement with community collaborators, AI organizations can build more ethical, responsible, and user-centric technologies, which in turn can improve trust and adoption rates in diverse markets.