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Ethics In Tech

Ethics In Technology works towards increased awareness around the ethical use of technology and seeks to make a positive impact through engaging the public at all levels of our society in conversation about these issues.

Bay Area, CA, USA

Campaign to Stop Killer Robots

The Campaign to Stop Killer Robots is a growing global coalition of 250+ international, regional, and national non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in 65 countries that is working to preemptively ban fully autonomous weapons.

2012
peace, campaigns, cyberwar, arms tracking, manifestos, human rights, surveillance, "Peace, justice, and strong institutions"

Atlas of Surveillance

The largest-ever repository of information on which law enforcement agencies are using what surveillance technologies. fatalities or facial recognition systems leading to wrongful

policing, racial equity, surveillance

Skycatch

Drone maps and 3D models processed in the cloud for construction, mining, energy, & more.

2013

Microsoft AirSim

The initiative was developed in partnership between the National Council of Justice (CNJ) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), with support from the Federal Supreme Court (STF), Superior Court of Justice (STJ), Superior Electoral Court (TSE), and Superior Council of Labor Justice (CSJT).

Redmond, WA
2017
Microsoft

WebODM – Drone Mapping Software

A free, user-friendly, extendable application and API for drone image processing.

2014

Ignis

The system attaches to a drone, and drops small incendiaries known as “dragon eggs” from a safe height, at a much lower cost and personal risk than a helicopter.

Lincoln, NE, USA
fires

Women Who Drone

A community of female drone pilots, enthusiasts, content creators and innovators. Fly, learn and contribute with us!

Women Who Drone, West Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Drones & Dreams: A Speculative Sprint Story Collection

A speculative story sprint collection

Asia
2019