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How Glen Weyl, Audrey Tang, and others propose cultivating prosocial behavior online
Glen Weyl et al.
Microsoft Research
3/14/25


California to launch first-in-the-nation digital democracy effort
Governor Gavin Newsom
The State of California
2/28/25


Researchers call for a pluralist approach to AI model alignment
Christina Lu
Combinations Magazine
11/13/24


The 'Digitalist Papers' presents possible futures the AI revolution might produce
Audrey Tang et al.
Stanford's Digital Economy Lab
9/24/24


Could AI help humans find common ground in democratic deliberation?
Michael H. Tessler et al.
Science
10/18/24
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5.12.25
The Latest in DeFi Research (TLDR) Conference
TLDR (The Latest in DeFi Research)
Conference showcasing new research focused on DeFi, its underlying infrastructure, and governance.
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5.14.25
PeaceTech Conference 2025: Advancing Ethical AI for a Diverse World
The Centre for Youth and International Studies
Welcome to the PeaceTech Conference 2025! This year's theme is on advancing ethical AI in a diverse world. Join us for a day filled with inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Connect with like-minded thinkers, shapers and innovators passionate about using technology for peace.
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5.14.25
Civic Tech in San Francisco: Meet the Experts, See the Projects, Join the Work
SF Civic Tech
Civic tech is happening in San Francisco. See how you fit in. While you can’t control the world, you can participate in it. Learn about what you can do, leveraging technology skills and practices to engage with the evolving civic world around us all.
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