Metascience 2025 is a global conference that brings together researchers, advocates, policymakers, and other stakeholders to share ideas, evidence, and foster a culture of continuous experimentation and improvement in the research process
The article discusses the rise of 'quantitative aesthetics', where data and metrics are used to determine artistic and cultural value, as exemplified by the views of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former crypto entrepreneur who claimed he could mathematically prove that Shakespeare was overrated
Maya Richman is the co-lead of the Green Screen Coalition, a collaborative that works with funders and practitioners to build networks across climate justice and tech justice spaces
The article discusses the concept of 'decentralized and democratic, differential defensive acceleration' (d/acc), which aims to accelerate beneficial technologies while focusing on defensive and decentralizing technologies rather than those that concentrate power
Gather is a local-first collections client that allows users to organize and manage their personal data in a decentralized manner, providing privacy and control over their information
Community Models is a platform that enables groups of people to collaboratively create and refine AI models based on collectively defined constitutions, with the goal of democratizing AI alignment by allowing diverse groups to shape AI behavior according to their shared values and preferences
This article discusses the limitations of traditional platforms and the need for a more collaborative and decentralized approach, introducing PLANET as an open network built on protocols that enables seamless sharing of data and resources across different applications and tools, fostering greater collaboration and collective impact
The author is separating their work into two distinct projects - the Social Work Campfire, a 2-minute daily way for social workers to reconnect with their profession, and their work on showcasing use cases for AI in children's social care
The content appears to be a WhatsApp group invite page, providing information about WhatsApp's features and capabilities, including end-to-end encryption, free messaging and calling, group conversations, and business tools
Google DeepMind is exploring the use of AI to accelerate scientific discovery and innovation, with the goal of ushering in a new golden age of discovery
The Public AI Network proposes a vision for building public AI infrastructure to serve the common good, with features like universal access, public accountability, and permanent public goods
The Digital Centre is an event series that aims to foster collaboration across government departments and local communities to address the UK's most pressing challenges
Typst is a new text composition tool that aims to provide a more productive workflow for writing and formatting documents, with features like instant previews, clear error messages, and powerful templates that automatically format content as you write
The report explores the potential for social justice organizations in the Majority World to transition to alternative social media platforms, such as Mastodon and BlueSky, as a way to address the concerns and limitations of mainstream platforms like Facebook and Twitter
Kwaai is a non-profit organization focused on developing an open-source Personal AI Operating System (pAIOS) to empower users to retain and own their personal data and knowledge models, countering the trend of AI monopolization and misappropriation of personal data
Amnesty International's Algorithmic Accountability Lab conducted a two-year investigation into the use of algorithms and AI by Denmark's welfare agency, Udbetaling Danmark (UDK), revealing troubling patterns of discriminatory practices that target vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, marginalized racial groups, migrants, and refugees seeking benefits
GNU Taler is a privacy-friendly online payment system that aims to make transactions fast and easy, while eliminating fraud and protecting user data by design
The Foundations of Humane Technology course from the Center for Humane Technology aims to teach professionals how to build technology that aligns with human values and addresses key societal challenges
Knowing is a platform that aims to help people make more informed decisions by providing access to reliable information and analysis on a variety of topics
In 2024, the Wikimedians for Sustainable Development user group marked its fifth year, advancing sustainability within the Wikimedia movement through active participation in meetings, events, and communications
Pub Standards London is a monthly meetup for web professionals in London, offering a casual, social environment for after-conference drinks and conversation since 2005
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit is a high-level event hosted by France in February 2025, bringing together global leaders to discuss the public interest, future of work, innovation and culture, trust in AI, and global AI governance
Hard Problems is a non-profit organization that aims to help tech professionals work on important global issues like public health, climate change, and good government, rather than focusing solely on profit-driven technologies
This article discusses how philanthropy can drive social transformation by investing in social innovators who can build bridges across sectors and between disparate parts of a system to drive collective action and impact, with a greater emphasis on equity, trust, and partnership
This paper discusses the concept of 'algocratic governance', which refers to the increasing use of algorithms and automated decision-making systems in governance and public policy
The content warns about Project 2025, a detailed plan created by the Heritage Foundation and former Trump staffers to undermine democracy and enact a conservative agenda if Trump is re-elected
Resolution Ventures is an initiative of the Resolution Foundation that invests in and supports innovative startups seeking to improve the prospects, power, and choices of workers, particularly those in low-to-middle income Britain
Digital Defense is a comprehensive resource that provides checklists and guides to help individuals secure their digital lives and protect their privacy across various aspects such as authentication, web browsing, email, messaging, social media, and more
The AI Governance Map is an interactive visualization that provides an overview of the AI governance landscape, including key organizations, initiatives, and resources related to the responsible development and deployment of AI systems