According to @timnitGebru, a new AI research paradigm is emerging where workers themselves become the primary researchers, conducting their own inquiries while traditional academics, such as Mila and her collaborators, act as support staff (source: @timnitGebru, dair-community.social). This approach democratizes AI development, enabling more inclusive and relevant problem-solving, and opens up new business opportunities in participatory AI platforms and community-driven research frameworks. Companies can leverage this model to develop AI solutions that are directly informed by end-user insights, increasing adoption and real-world impact.