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Understanding of AI leads to increased concerns and support for regulation...
Artificial intelligence regulation has the support of the majority (55%) of citizens in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, according to Luminate's new report, based on Ipsos-commissioned data.
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How storytelling can bring us closer to tech justice
New research shows entertainment and news rarely connect tech harms to corporations.
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Looking back: Colombia's historic step forward in applying gender perspective...
As we continue to evolve our strategy to ensure technology respects human rights and social justice, we celebrate the important work of grantee partners like Temblores, whose efforts have been an important part of our collective...
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The power of collective action against online harms
Learn how collective action and the Ubuntu philosophy offer a path forward for addressing technology's risks while maximising its benefits in Africa.
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Power, platforms and the public interest: backing vital journalism that...
Alexandra Buccianti and Samantha Choo highlight the importance of public interest media in holding tech power accountable, especially in the Global South, in this age of tech upheaval.
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A trillion-dollar problem: how a broken digital ad industry is fracturing...
A new report from Check My Ads Institute attempts to show how the $1 trillion AdTech industry incentivises the spread of disinformation, division, and the erosion of society’s shared reality.
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Netflix’s “Zero Day” misses the point on Big Tech’s true nature
Our Kristel Muciño examines how Netflix's "Zero Day" misrepresents Big Tech's accountability for digital harms against women and society.
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Ensuring Big Tech, social platforms, and AI companies respect human rights...
By 2026 all our work will challenge the unchecked harms and outsized power of these companies, especially where this disproportionately impacts marginalised people.
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The AI Accountability Lab: Bridging global perspectives in tech
Housed at Trinity College Dublin, the AI Accountability Lab will serve as crucial infrastructure in the European AI landscape and beyond.
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Foundations unite to put people in control of AI
Today we’re proud that Luminate and the AI Collaborative’s support to the European AI & Society Fund's Breakthrough Initiative has helped catalyse over €5 million, together with nine more foundations.
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Potencia: The power of beyond-the-grant support
Engaging with and fostering collaboration among partners not only strengthens their sustainability, but also amplifies the impact of their work.
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European AI & Society Fund receives $1 million from Luminate to drive democratic...
EAISF has received a $1 million grant from Luminate to advance its work in ensuring that AI is developed and deployed in Europe in ways that prioritise the public good, human rights, and social justice.
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Luminate’s new CEO will lead organisation’s work on tech accountability
Luminate has today announced the appointment of its next Chief Executive, Melanie Hui, effective 1 January 2025.
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How Brazilians are defending their digital rights
The collaboration between Ekō and Idec is a reflection of the interconnected global rights ecosystem that is needed to take on multinational tech corporations.
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