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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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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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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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Why survivors' voices could transform tech advocacy
Our new report, “Advocacy by Survivors of Online Harms: A Landscape Analysis” explores challenges to survivors-led advocacy and points toward future opportunities for advocates and funders.
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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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Three things you need to know about the 2024 Mexican elections
On 2 June, Mexico will have the largest elections in its history, with more than 20,000 elected positions up for grabs at the federal, state and local levels.
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Navigating Technology's Role in African Democracy: Reflections from Luminate's...
Earlier this year, Luminate convened up to 40 of our Africa partners in Kenya for a week-long meeting to foster learning, collaboration, and impact.
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Civil society is integral to increasing women’s participation in society
What needs to be done to ensure technology reinforces and supports the achievements made to increase women's civic and political participation in Africa?
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Partnerships will ensure inclusivity for Nigeria’s AI strategy
Luminate will provide $1.5 million to support the work of the three organisations managing the AI Collective: Data Science Nigeria, Lagos Business School, and the Center for Journalism, Innovation, and Development.
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