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34 projects

The Australian Ad Observatory

The Australian Ad Observatory project is enabling independent research into the role that algorithmically targeted advertising plays in society.

Australia
extensions

DigiAdGood

DigiAdGood seeks to create new digital advertising principles and measurement frameworks that go beyond this and better align human and business goals.

UK

Mitigating the Risks of Political Microtargeting

Guidance for Policymakers, Civil Society, and Development Cooperation

Berlin
2024
reports
https://adobserver.org/ActiveOpen-source

Ad Observer

Political campaigns spend a lot of money to reach voters on Facebook. Are they telling the truth? Are they saying different things to different people? Help hold them accountable by installing our browser plugin, which sends us the ads you see on Facebook.

New York University
Facebook, YouTube, extensions

SAFE Framework: the 4 principles for HMG Brand Safety

The SAFE Framework introduces new standards for digital brand safety in HM Government advertising.

UK

S.T.I.R.N.A

"S.T.I.R.NA" is an initiative aimed at providing information about media owners and ad spending in a simple and convenient manner.

Vilnius, Lithuania
private data public good
https://publicgood.com/ActiveOpen-source

Public Good

Public Goodโ€™s context and action-based approach is the most effective way to engage consumers in your brand.

2013

Global Disinformation Index

We have designed a neutral, independent and transparent index to assess news websites on their risk of carrying disinformation.

2018

TikTok One Content Suite

Find and amplify the best UGC with TikTok One's Content Suite

2025
commercial