Relevant publications
Maps AI's impact across four domains — elections, citizen deliberation, government services, and social cohesion — arguing that progress requires bridging the divides between policymakers, technologists, and civil society actors.
Drawing on insights from over 130 organizations, frames AI as "an accelerant, amplifying both strengths and weaknesses across existing systems" — with particular guidance aimed at funders and organizational leaders navigating rapid technological change.
Resources for civil society
A curated resource hub for nonprofits at any stage of their AI journey, organized into four phases — Curiosity, Exploration, Adoption, and Impact — with vetted external resources and hands-on learning opportunities across topics like AI 101, social responsibility, data readiness, build vs. buy decisions, and funding AI innovation. Built on the belief that no organization should have to figure out AI transformation alone, the Hub is designed to be a living resource shaped by community feedback.
A research and action center at NYU focused on improving governance through technology, running initiatives including the ReBoot blog and InnovateUS on responsible data use and public sector innovation. Also home to Reboot Democracy, which publishes research on how AI can strengthen democratic participation, governance, and elections.
A two-course professional certificate (~2 hours) teaching nonprofits how to implement AI tools responsibly, covering practical integration, change management, and data governance aligned with nonprofit values.
A nonprofit technology platform offering discounted or donated software, hardware, and services to nonprofits, charities, and libraries — including a membership program with free options.