Research
Our research initiatives form the evidence base for our work, connecting scientific inquiry to real-world governance challenges.
Research Approach
Human Autonomy & Rights
Scientific research in human autonomy & rights domains
Neurotechnology
Analysis of brain-computer interfaces, neural data governance, and cognitive liberty frameworks.
AI Systems
Research on machine learning transparency, algorithmic bias, and AI safety mechanisms.
Digital Identity
Research on privacy-preserving identity systems, authentication standards, and governance frameworks.
Linguistic Technology Interfaces
Examining how language shapes technology development and use across cultures and contexts.
Environmental & Resource Impact
Scientific research in environmental & resource impact domains
Synthetic Biology
Examination of gene editing technologies, biosafety protocols, and international governance approaches.
Space Technologies
Analysis of space debris mitigation, satellite governance, and sustainable space utilization.
Sustainable Innovation Pathways
Developing frameworks for technology that regenerates rather than depletes ecological systems.
Quantum Computing
Research on quantum computing governance, security implications, and post-quantum cryptography.
Economic & Social Equity
Scientific research in economic & social equity domains
Algorithmic Economics
Research on how algorithms shape market dynamics, pricing strategies, and economic opportunities.
Digital Inclusion
Examining barriers to technology access and developing frameworks for equitable digital participation.
Technical Reports
In-depth analyses of emerging technology challenges and governance approaches.
Human Autonomy & Rights
Algorithmic Transparency Toolkit: Implementation Guide
This technical report provides a comprehensive framework for implementing algorithmic transparency in digital platforms, with practical tools for developers, policymakers, and civil society organizations.
The Surveillance Economy: Mapping Data Extraction and Monetization Flows
This report maps the complex ecosystem of data collection, processing, and monetization that underlies surveillance capitalism, providing unprecedented transparency into how personal data flows through the digital economy.
Algorithmic Bias in Criminal Risk Assessment: Patterns and Interventions
This technical report analyzes patterns of bias in widely-used criminal risk assessment algorithms, documenting disparate impacts across demographic groups and proposing technical and governance interventions to mitigate these biases.
Policy Briefs
Concise analyses of policy options for addressing emerging technology challenges.
Human Autonomy & Rights
Digital Sovereignty Framework: Balancing Autonomy and Interconnection
This policy brief examines the current state of digital sovereignty initiatives across Global South countries, analyzing their effectiveness and proposing a framework for balancing national sovereignty with beneficial cross-border data flows.
Algorithmic Labor Standards: Framework for Fair Work in the Digital Age
This brief proposes a comprehensive framework for labor standards in algorithmically-managed workplaces, addressing transparency, fairness, contestability, and worker voice in platform work and other digitally-mediated labor contexts.
White Papers
Forward-looking analyses of emerging technology governance challenges and opportunities.
Environmental & Resource Impact
Circular Technology Economy: Governance Framework for Sustainable Electronics
This paper proposes a comprehensive governance framework for transitioning to a circular economy for electronics, addressing product design, business models, waste management, and international cooperation.
Ethical Mineral Sourcing: Governance Framework for Technology Supply Chains
This paper proposes a governance framework for ethical mineral sourcing in technology supply chains, addressing human rights, environmental impacts, and economic development in mining communities.
Economic & Social Equity
Digital Commons Governance: Models for Shared Technology Infrastructure
This white paper explores governance models for digital commons and public digital infrastructure, examining case studies and proposing frameworks for democratic governance of shared technological resources.
Linguistic Justice in AI: Governance Approaches for Language Inclusion
This white paper examines the linguistic exclusion perpetuated by current AI systems and proposes governance approaches to promote language diversity and inclusion in AI development and deployment.