“Community in the Loop: Engaging Residents on AI Accountability” highlights Measure’s work to ensure artificial intelligence and data systems are shaped by the communities they impact. Through community engagement, research, and its CARE Model framework, Measure centers the lived experiences of residents—particularly Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities, to develop more equitable approaches to technology and accountability. The brief outlines key insights from local engagement in Austin, showcases community data activists, and emphasizes the importance of transparency, collaboration, and community-led metrics in shaping responsible AI policies and practices.