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Citizens' Track on AI

An initiative to use participatory practice to address the democratic deficit in AI governance, and bring greater alignment with the public interest, agency for communities, and accountability to AI governance.

UK
2026

Dark Patterns in AI Chatbots: A Taxonomy to Inform Better Design

In this report, we examine AI chatbots through the lens of dark patterns — deceptive or manipulative design choices that may undermine user autonomy or well-being.

Washington, DC
2026

EuroStack - A European Alternative for Digital Sovereignty

The EuroStack initiative presents a bold vision for Europe’s digital future, aiming to establish the continent as a leader in digital sovereignty.

Germany (Deutschland) 🇩🇪

Youth Political Participation: Literature and Policy Review 1980–2023

The aim of this research was to conduct a literature review of landmark research pieces and major policies in the field of youth political participation to support the design of EPD programmes.

Brussels
2023

Psychological inoculation improves resilience to and reduces willingness to share vaccine misinformation

Our findings suggest that a short, low-cost, gamified intervention can increase resilience to vaccine misinformation.

Stanford University, Serra Mall, Stanford, CA, USA
2025
vaccines, Good health and well-being

Exploring Worldwide Democratic Innovations: A Series of Case Studies

2022 Compilation report by European Democracy Hub and European Partnership for Democracy, funded by Carnegie Europe

Brussels
2022
reports

The Directory of Grant Making Trusts

With this guide, you'll have access to key information on over 2,000 grant-makers, each with the potential to give at least £50,000 per year. (£135.00)

London
1996
books

Using publicly available satellite imagery and deep learning to understand economic well-being in Africa

Article in Nature by Christopher Yeh, Anthony Perez, Anne Driscoll, George Azzari, Zhongyi Tang, David Lobell, Stefano Ermon & Marshall Burke

Stanford University, Serra Mall, Stanford, CA, USA
No poverty

Leveraging AI for Democracy: Civic Innovation on the New Digital Playing Field

3 essays by Beth Kerley, Carl Miller, and Fernanda Campagnucci outline possible paths toward a prodemocratic vision for AI

1025 F Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004
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