Center for Democracy and Technology
OrganizationFounded Dec 1994 (31 years old)HQ: 1401 K St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005cdt.org ↗Wiki page →FactBase →
Washington DC-based nonprofit founded in 1994, working to promote democratic values in technology policy. CDT's AI Governance Lab focuses on algorithmic accountability, automated decision-making in government, AI in education, and workers' rights. One of the oldest and most established digital rights organizations engaging on AI policy, with direct influence on US and EU regulatory processes.
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5Organization
Founded DateDec 1994
Headquarters1401 K St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005
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ProgramAI Governance Lab (launched May 2023): founding director Miranda Bogen, senior advisor Kevin Bankston. Develops technically-informed solutions for AI regulation. Reports on AI assurance, safety training transparency, AI agents, fairness assessments.
Funding Sources56% foundations (incl. MacArthur), 24% corporations (Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, Apple), 10% events, 7% cy pres, 3% individuals
Annual Revenue11300000
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Publications
4 entries| Title | PublicationType | Authors | Url | PublishedDate | IsFlagship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Governance Checklist for State and Local Leaders | policy-brief | CDT AI Governance Lab | cdt.org | 2025-12 | — |
| Improving Governance Outcomes Through AI Documentation: Bridging Theory and Practice | report | Amy A. Winecoff, Miranda Bogen | cdt.org | 2024-09 | ✓ |
| Navigating Demographic Measurement for Fairness and Equity | report | Miranda Bogen et al. | cdt.org | 2024-05 | — |
| Mixed Messages? The Limits of Automated Social Media Content Analysis | paper | Natasha Duarte, Emma Llanso, Anna Loup | cdt.org | 2018-02 | ✓ |
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