Fight for the Future

Fighting for a future where technology is a force for liberation — not oppression.

About Us

Year Founded:

2011

Geography:

North America

Address:

68 Harrison Ave, Ste 605 PMB 95005 Boston, MA 02111

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Mission

To ensure the web continues to hold freedom of expression and creativity at its core. Fights for a future where technology is a force for liberation, not oppression.

Impact

AI areas they serve

Areas of Focus

Net neutrality

Online privacy

Free speech

Digital rights

Anti-surveillance

Facial recognition bans

Encryption

Copyright reform

Internet freedom

Grassroots digital advocacy

Upcoming Goals

Continue advocating for end-to-end encryption as default on all messaging platforms

Fight surveillance technology expansion

Defend digital rights and internet freedom

Mobilize grassroots digital campaigns against threats to online civil liberties

Milestones

2019: Pressure led major carriers to stop selling location data

2017: Organized Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality with 50,000+ websites

Led Ban Facial Recognition campaign

2014: Launched Battle for the Net — drove 37M FCC comments for net neutrality

2012: Organized protests against SOPA/PIPA bills

Created Internet Defense League

2011: Founded by Tiffiniy Cheng and Holmes Wilson