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Partnership on AI welcomes Demos, Ingka Group | IKEA, Omidyar Network, and Online News Association to partner community

Pursuing the mission to bring together a global multistakeholder community to address the future of AI, Partnership on AI welcomes new Partners: Demos, Ingka Group ...
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Omidyar Network applauds landmark antitrust ruling against Google

In a historic decision, the DC District Court ruled that Google engages in monopolistic practices to maintain its control over internet searches and online advertising. ...
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Data Empowerment Fund

Introducing the initiatives supported by the Data Empowerment Fund

The Data Empowerment Fund is delighted to announce its support to eight initiatives driving greater individual agency and community control over data. Located across the ...
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Omidyar Network statement on US Senate passage of Kids Online Safety Act

The bipartisan passage of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) by the US Senate in such a wide margin marks a significant step forward in ...
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Omidyar Network’s strategy evolution: Bending the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility

By Mike Kubzansky, Omidyar Network CEO Seizing the moment to shape the digital revolution Digital technology is a powerful, ubiquitous force. Guided well, it makes ...
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Carnegie Mellon University

CMU launches new initiative for human-centered AI

Carnegie Mellon is launching the Open Forum for AI (OFAI), a new initiative that will build capacity and understanding for a human-centered AI to move ...
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Omidyar Network statement on shooting at former President Trump’s rally

The following is a statement from Omidyar Network on the shooting at Former President Trump’s rally on July 13, 2024: Political violence has no place ...
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Omidyar Network announces fourth class of reporters in residence

Program aims to increase quality news coverage of pressing economic, technological issues Washington, DC — Today, Omidyar Network announced the five latest journalists to join ...
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New philanthropic collaborative directs first investment into rural efforts strengthening local civic life

The Trust for Civic Life awards initial $8 million in grants to on-the-ground community groups in underfunded regions across the U.S. Responding to the urgent ...
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Omidyar Network Announces ‘Reporters in Residence’ to Support Ambitious Journalism and Economic Reporting

“We want to help incisive, thoughtful journalists do more of what they do best: report.” Washington, D.C. – Today Omidyar Network, a social change venture ...
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