Upturn
Advancing equity and justice in the design, governance, and use of digital technology.
Year Founded
2015
Geography
North America
Address
1015 15th St NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005, USA
AI areas they serve
Areas of Focus
AI and civil rights
Algorithmic accountability
Predictive policing
Automated hiring
Digital equity
Technology policy
Platform governance
Government technology oversight
Key Priorities
Continue research and advocacy on AI and civil rights
Publish analysis of automated systems in government and business
Advise policymakers on technology governance
Advance equity in AI deployment
Mission
To promote equity and justice in the design, governance, and use of digital technology. Upturn works at the intersection of technology, policy, and civil rights to ensure that technology serves everyone.
Milestones
2014: Founded by Aaron Rieke, David Robinson, and Harlan Yu
Published influential reports including "Stuck in a Pattern" on predictive policing and "Beyond the Algorithm" on AI and hiring
Work cited in major policy debates on AI governance
Advised federal agencies and Congress on technology policy
Published research on algorithmic accountability, automated hiring, and platform governance
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