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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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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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Online Gender Based Violence: Bringing Partners Together in Southeast Asia
The three-day retreat revealed a plethora of expertise and knowledge within the Southeast Asia region which, is often not acknowledged or documented.
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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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AI and Human Rights in Latin America: Insights from DemocracIA Summit
The summit convened high-level conversations on AI’s governance, responsible innovation, and the impacts of this technology on elections – all with a focus on Latin America's context.
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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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A moment of truth for public interest media
New $2 million grant from Luminate will support IFPIM to create fair value exchange between Big Tech and public interest journalism.
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From South Africa to Mexico: How AI is shaping elections worldwide
During our New York City event with Rest of World, a panel brought together Luminate partners from across the world to discuss these pressing issues.
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This landmark ruling is turning the tables on Big Tech
‘Preliminary win’ in the Netherlands gives millions the chance to defend their right to privacy in court.
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Will licensing social media platforms make us safer?
Malaysia's new social media licensing requirement aims to create a safer online ecosystem, but is it enough?
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Talk To Me Direct Podcast: Conversations about Africa’s vibrant civic...
Luminate is proud to present a series of eight African changemakers who inspire, lead, and innovate in our new podcast series, Talk To Me Direct.
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Social media, artificial intelligence, and the challenges for democracy:...
To discuss what this moment means for democracy, we spoke with Heloisa Massaro, Director of Research and Operations at InternetLab.
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