Governance Lab
Improving people's lives by changing the way we govern.
Year Founded:
2012
Geography:
North America
Address:
The GovLab | Northeastern University 271 Huntington Av Boston, MA 02115, USA
Visit WebsiteTo improve people's lives by changing the way we govern. Uses advances in technology and science to transform governance and strengthen democracy.
AI areas they serve
Areas of Focus
Open government
Data collaboratives
Collective intelligence
Participatory governance
AI and governance
Civic technology
Evidence-based policymaking
CrowdLaw
Data-driven innovation
AI Impact Areas
Upcoming Goals
Advance research on AI and governance
Expand data collaboratives network
Develop new tools for participatory democracy and evidence-based policymaking
Continue advising governments on responsible use of emerging technologies
2012: Founded by Beth Simone Noveck at NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Created open data and data collaboration projects
Launched CrowdLaw initiative for participatory lawmaking
Built Data Collaboratives platform connecting data holders with researchers
Published influential research on open government and collective intelligence
Advised governments worldwide on using technology for better governance