U.S. Public Policy and AI Innovation Intern (Summer 2026)

Summary: Cloudflare is on a mission to help build a better Internet, and they are seeking a U.S. Public Policy and AI Innovation Intern to support their Public Policy teams. The intern will assist in navigating tech policy, legislative processes, and building AI-driven tools to enhance policy work efficiency. Responsibilities: - Maintaining internal policy knowledge bases and issue trackers - Monitoring and evaluating U.S. federal, state, and local legislation for impact on Cloudflare products - Providing timely updates on policy shifts - Drafting talking points, policy messaging, and presentation materials for external events, blog posts, and consultation responses - Collaborating with Legal, Trust & Safety, Public Sector Sales, and other internal teams on regulatory inquiries and high-stakes policy issues - Analyzing new or proposed Internet- and Cloudflare-impacting regulations or legislation to guide advocacy and operational responses - Designing AI-driven prototypes, and developing and refining specialized prompts and internal AI interfaces to streamline policy team workflows and processes - Leveraging internal AI tools to synthesize vast amounts of public policy data into actionable insights, ensuring the team can respond to legislative shifts with higher speed and accuracy - Supporting the development of internal best practices for the responsible use of AI within the policy and legal functions - AI Policy & Compliance Research: Track and analyze emerging artificial intelligence legislation and frameworks across North America, including US federal initiatives (e.g., Executive Orders, NIST AI RMF), state-level AI regulations (e.g., California, Colorado), and Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) - Cybersecurity Regulatory Tracking: Monitor updates to cybersecurity mandates such as CISA’s Secure by Design guidelines, SEC incident reporting rules, and critical infrastructure protection frameworks - Public Sector Enablement: Assist the Public Sector legal team in reviewing and updating compliance materials related to FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and IRAP requirements, helping to accelerate our mission to secure government entities - Drafting & Advocacy: Draft legal memos, policy briefs, and internal guidance documents outlining how new North American tech regulations impact Cloudflare’s product roadmap, including our AI Gateway and zero-trust security services Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with a focus on technology, engineering, public policy, law, or a related field - Strong demonstrated interest in Internet and technology policy, cybersecurity, privacy, and artificial intelligence issues - Prior experience building and deploying AI tools and applications using modern developer workflows, including AI-augmented coding or natural language programming (vibe coding) - Strong research, writing, and analytical skills. You are able to distill legislative and regulatory texts into clear, business-friendly advice and analysis - Self-starter mentality. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, developing and initiating new projects. You thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment - Willingness to learn, ask questions, and dig deep into novel issue sets with diligence, speed, and energy - Strong interpersonal and communications skills. You can articulate complex technology and policy concepts to cross-functional and public audiences - Proficiency in English, both written and oral, is required Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience teaching AI tooling or adoption to a non-technical user base - Prior experience (including internships, clinical work, or research) in government, a public policy organization, trade association, or a technology company - Familiarity with Cloudflare's products, cloud computing infrastructure, and the general mechanics of how the Internet works Required Skills: Public Policy Analysis, AI Tool Development, AI-Augmented Coding, Natural Language Programming, Cybersecurity Regulatory Knowledge, Data Privacy, Legislative, Regulatory Research, Policy Advocacy, Compliance Documentation, Analytical Rigor, Curiosity, English Proficiency Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer