Annoucements
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We’re at a Tipping Point as a Profession
Executive director Sahar Massachi shares a report from the Trust & Safety Summit UK, including his opening remarks as chair of the Summit.

Comments on DSA Election Risk Mitigation Guidelines
On March 7, 2024, the Integrity Institute submitted comments on the draft DSA guidelines on the integrity of electoral processes. The comments were submitted in response to a public consultation launched by the European Commission to gather input on the first set of guidelines drafted to support implementation of Article 35 of the DSA.

Response to USAID’s Global AI Playbook
On March 1, 2024, the Integrity Institute submitted a comprehensive response to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) concerning their AI in Global Development Playbook. This submission is a crucial step in our ongoing commitment to shaping the responsible and equitable development and use of Artificial Intelligence globally.

Response to Ofcom’s Illegal Harms Consultation
On February 23, 2024, the Integrity Institute submitted a comprehensive response to Ofcom's Illegal Harms Consultation, pertaining to the Online Safety Act.

On Risk Assessment and Mitigation for Algorithmic Systems
We are very excited to announce the release of our report “On Risk Assessment and Mitigation for Algorithmic Systems,” which represents six months of work within the Integrity Institute to define what risk assessments, audits, and mitigation plans should include to cover algorithmic systems used by online platforms.


How We Helped with the Senate Hearing on Child Safety Online
For the past month our community has been sprinting on the subject of child safety, trying to collect all of our communities’ expertise and help the Senate have an effective hearing with tech CEOs on the subject. Chief research officer Jeff Allen shares how much our community showed up!



From The ED’s Desk: Staff Retreat & Book Feature!
Frankly, I’m astounded that we got so much done in November, given that we also pulled out a week-long retreat AND rested over Thanksgiving break. What a month!


Integrity Guidance for Start Ups and Early Stage Companies
Integrity Institute releases a guide for early stage companies to integrate integrity into their platform design

LA-Bound. AI In The News. What Next?
On the way to the Psychology of Technology Conference, executive director Sahar Massachi reflects on this week’s AI news.

Two (Official) Years of Integrity Institute
It’s the second anniversary of the Integrity Institute’s public launch! Time. Flies. Hear from executive director Sahar Massachi about the past two years and plans for the next two (and more!)

Farewell to Rachel Fagen, Founding Director of Operations
Integrity Institute says goodbye and gives thanks to our amazing director of operations, Rachel Fagen

New Guide Provides Concrete Elections Integrity Recommendations for Online Platforms
Elections matter, and history has demonstrated online platforms will find themselves grappling with these challenges whether they want to be or not. This latest guide provides companies – large or small, established or new-on-the-block – concrete details as they fully implement an elections integrity program.

New research and book publication! Plus: vote for SXSW member proposals
Integrity Institute fellows Tom Cunningham and Paul Gowder have new research and publications out! Plus, many Institute members have proposed 2024 SXSW panels and need your vote.

Overview of Online Social Platform Transparency
New overview introduces platform transparency at a high level as companion to the Institute’s metrics and ranking design transparency resources

Could This Be Global Tech Policy’s Biggest Year Yet?
In May 2023, the Integrity Institute held a briefing that brought together integrity professionals working directly at and with social internet platforms, policymakers and regulators, civil society organizations, and funders. This summary has been created to express themes of the discussion.