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Brennan Center for Justice

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Founded 1995 (31 years old)HQ: NYU School of Law, New York, NYbrennancenter.orgWiki page →FactBase →

Nonpartisan law and policy institute at NYU School of Law, founded in 1995. Revenue approximately $58 million (FY 2023-2024) with 180+ staff (attorneys, scholars, communications professionals). Led by Michael Waldman (President and CEO). Maintains a comprehensive AI Legislation Tracker covering all US states. Published "Agenda to Strengthen U.S. Democracy in the Age of AI" with federal and state policy recommendations. Policing & Technology Program investigates AI surveillance technologies including facial recognition, social media monitoring, and predictive policing. Democracy Futures Project focuses on democratic resilience against emerging threats including AI. Primary intervention types: research, litigation, policy advocacy.

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Organization
Founded Date1995
HeadquartersNYU School of Law, New York, NY
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Websitehttp://www.brennancenter.org
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ProjectMaintains comprehensive AI Legislation Tracker covering all US states
LeadershipMichael Waldman serves as President and CEO
PublicationPublished 'Agenda to Strengthen U.S. Democracy in the Age of AI' with federal and state policy recommendations
Employee Count180
Annual Revenue57900000

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Publications
4 entries
TitlePublicationTypeAuthorsUrlVenuePublishedDateIsFlagship
An Agenda to Strengthen U.S. Democracy in the Age of AIreportBrennan Centerbrennancenter.orgBrennan Center2025-01
An AI Democracy Agendapolicy-briefBrennan Center for Justicebrennancenter.org2024
The Business of Military AIreportBrennan Center for Justicebrennancenter.org2024
AI and Election SecurityreportBrennan Center for Justicebrennancenter.org2024

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Risks

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Historical

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