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Omidyar Network
Omidyar Network is a philanthropic organization and social change venture that aims to bend the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. They focus on hardwiring humanity into the digital future by addressing the culture, governance, and business of technology. Recently, they shifted from a three-pronged approach encompassing technology, the economy, and belonging to a laser-focus on technology's role in society. They support policy, organizing, narrative change, and independent journalism.
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At Omidyar Network, we’ve long believed that innovation comes from an open, competitive market. That’s why we’re so prou
At Omidyar Network, we’ve long believed that innovation comes from an open, competitive market.
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Model Alliance Fashion Workers Act
Culture shapes our digital future, and fashion is a core part of that culture.
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🔌The latest edition of Humanity Hardwired — Omidyar Network’s flagship newsletter — is out now. This month, we’re discu
🔌The latest edition of Humanity Hardwired — Omidyar Network’s flagship newsletter — is out now.
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📣 Today marks the start of an exciting new chapter at Omidyar Network.
📣 Today marks the start of an exciting new chapter at Omidyar Network.
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In case you missed it ➡️
Our president, Michele Lawrence Jawando, moderated a dynamic panel discussion with three other Humanity AI partners — Nabiha Syed (Mozilla), Katy Knight (Siegel Family Endowment), and Lili Gangas (Kapor Foundation).
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Last week, our CEO Michele Lawrence Jawando joined Georgetown University’s Tech & Society Week to take on a defining que
Last week, our CEO Michele Lawrence Jawando joined Georgetown University’s Tech & Society Week to take on a defining question for this era: how do we ensure AI works for people?
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In case you missed it ➡️
#MoreVoiceMoreIdeasBetterFuture [Text in the post's images] #WIREDBigInterview @WIRED Michele L.
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In case you missed it ➡️
In case you missed it ➡️ In November, we were honored to participate in the third annual Gender Equity Summit, hosted by California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
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Last week’s AI & Innovation Forum, hosted by All In Together, underscored a vital truth: women shouldn’t just discuss th
Last week’s AI & Innovation Forum, hosted by All In Together, underscored a vital truth: women shouldn’t just discuss the future—they must architect it.
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🇪🇸 Last week, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that Spain will implement a new system to measure how digital pla
🇪🇸 Last week, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that Spain will implement a new system to measure how digital platforms fuel hate and political division.
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Thanks to Global Philanthropy Forum for having our very own Anamitra Deb your 2026 Leadership Summit!
Thanks to Global Philanthropy Forum for having our very own Anamitra Deb your 2026 Leadership Summit!
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“People aren’t anti-technology. They want technology that connects without extracting — tools that serve them, not explo
Omidyar Network couldn't be more proud to stand with the families whose courage made this victory possible – and we remain committed to supporting the brave partners, coalitions, and policymakers working to build a digital ecosystem that protects young people.
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In case you missed it ➡️
In case you missed it ➡️ Also in November, our CEO Michael Kubzansky and SVP Anamitra Deb joined global leaders at #FTFutureofAI to discuss how we can ensure AI serves people — not the other way around.
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🎥At this year’s #Sundance Film Festival, Omidyar Network joined creators, technologists, and cultural leaders to talk a
🎥At this year’s #Sundance Film Festival, Omidyar Network joined creators, technologists, and cultural leaders to talk about how storytelling shapes power, possibility, and our digital future.
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“Don’t start with the tool — start with the people.”
“Don’t start with the tool — start with the people.” That’s one insight from last week’s Good Tech Summit in DC, as Omidyar Network CEO Michele Lawrence Jawando spoke with Roy Austin, Jr., Dr.
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Black history isn't a sidebar to the technology story — it is the technology story. From inventions born under oppressio
Black history isn't a sidebar to the technology story — it is the technology story.
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🎉🗞️ Today, we're announcing our 2026 class of reporters in residence: Aaron Mok, Issie Lapowsky, Jasmine Sun, Lee V. G
🎉🗞️ Today, we're announcing our 2026 class of reporters in residence: Aaron Mok, Issie Lapowsky, Jasmine Sun, Lee V.
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Humanity Hardwired: January Edition
This month, we’re diving into highlights from the Sundance Film Festival and the impact of storytelling on our digital future, our new cohort of Reporters in Residence, and student and teacher perspectives on AI.
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Omidyar Network CEO, Michele Lawrence Jawando, had the honor of joining First Lady of Maryland Dawn Moore and a room of
Omidyar Network CEO, Michele Lawrence Jawando, had the honor of joining First Lady of Maryland Dawn Moore and a room of exceptional leaders for the 3rd Annual Women's Economic Empowerment Brunch.
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Leadership demands humility and care – especially when the stakes are high.
Leadership demands humility and care – especially when the stakes are high.
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🗣️At a moment when AI is reshaping how we live and work, we were proud to support several fascinating (and much-needed)
🗣️At a moment when AI is reshaping how we live and work, we were proud to support several fascinating (and much-needed) conversations on this emerging tech as part of WIRED's The Big Interview series.
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🔌 We’re continuing the conversation about where technology is taking us and how we can build a path forward with more i
🔌 We’re continuing the conversation about where technology is taking us and how we can build a path forward with more intention.
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We’re excited to support the newest cohort of the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund! These incredible youth- and i
We’re excited to support the newest cohort of the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund!
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Trust is foundational to durable innovation — and investors have the influence and responsibility to help build that tru
Trust is foundational to durable innovation — and investors have the influence and responsibility to help build that trust.
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“We can do it differently this time.”
“We can do it differently this time.” This week, Michele Lawrence Jawando sat down with CNN’s jake tapper to discuss what happens when AI systems are deployed without proper guardrails.
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February Humanity Hardwired
This month, we’re looking back at Michael Kubzansky's conversation on the Future of Finance podcast, The Guardian’s new “Reworked” series on the impact of AI on workers, and reflections as we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth.
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Today, The Guardian officially launched “Reworked” — a new editorial series diving into how AI is transforming work and
Today, The Guardian officially launched “Reworked” — a new editorial series diving into how AI is transforming work and power.
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Heading to SXSW? Make sure to stop by THE LIGHT HOUSE on March 13–14 for a collaborative two-day conversation on how to
Make sure to stop by THE LIGHT HOUSE on March 13–14 for a collaborative two-day conversation on how to build a more human-centered tech future!
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Last week, Michele Lawrence Jawando spoke with The Associated Press' James Pollard about stepping into her new role as O
Last week, Michele Lawrence Jawando spoke with The Associated Press' James Pollard about stepping into her new role as Omidyar Network's CEO and what she hopes to build.
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New from Inside Philanthropy, here are 5 things you should know about our new CEO, Michele Lawrence Jawando (We encourag
New from Inside Philanthropy, here are 5 things you should know about our new CEO, Michele Lawrence Jawando (We encourage you to read it while drinking some tea.
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This past weekend, Omidyar Network was a proud sponsor of The Tech We Want’s fourth annual Light House gathering in Aust
This past weekend, Omidyar Network was a proud sponsor of The Tech We Want’s fourth annual Light House gathering in Austin.
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Congratulations to Pathos Labs // PopShift on your 5 year anniversary!
Congratulations to Pathos Labs // PopShift on your 5 year anniversary!
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March Humanity Hardwired
🔌 The March edition of Humanity Hardwired — Omidyar Network’s flagship newsletter — is out now.
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Young people are building the future of AI – and defining the values that guide it.
Young people are building the future of AI – and defining the values that guide it.
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Watch Omidyar Network Senior Director of Programs and Policy Gus Rossi, PhD below discuss the rise of workplace surveill
Watch Omidyar Network Senior Director of Programs and Policy Gus Rossi, PhD below discuss the rise of workplace surveillance — from keyboard tracking to real-time location monitoring and performance-scoring algorithms.
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“The problem is not that people are afraid of the AI future. The problem is that too many people don’t believe the futur
The problem is that too many people don’t believe the future includes them.” That idea was at the center of CEO Michele Lawrence Jawando's Human+Tech Week keynote this week — and it speaks to the core challenge of this moment in our digital evolution.
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Did you see our CEO Michele Lawrence Jawando in your inbox today?! Michele sat down with POLITICO’s Aaron Mak to tackle
Did you see our CEO Michele Lawrence Jawando in your inbox today?!
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We are proud to welcome David Nahmias as our new Director of Programs and Policy!
We are proud to welcome David Nahmias as our new Director of Programs and Policy!
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Last week, our very own Michele Lawrence Jawando was honored as a Champion of Justice at Equal Rights Advocates’s annual
Last week, our very own Michele Lawrence Jawando was honored as a Champion of Justice at Equal Rights Advocates’s annual gala — a powerful recognition from an organization that has spent decades fighting for women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people.
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🔌 Each month, Humanity Hardwired, Omidyar Network’s flagship newsletter, dives into the forces shaping our digital futu
🔌 Each month, Humanity Hardwired, Omidyar Network’s flagship newsletter, dives into the forces shaping our digital future.
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Omidyar Network was so proud to be a sponsor of the National Women's Law Center 2026 Gala, an evening honoring the susta
Omidyar Network was so proud to be a sponsor of the National Women's Law Center 2026 Gala, an evening honoring the sustained (often unseen!) courage needed to advance gender justice.
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Philanthropy has always had the power to influence the systems that shape society. But are we moving fast enough to do t
Philanthropy has always had the power to influence the systems that shape society.
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Impact investing is now a trillion-dollar field — but Black communities aren’t yet seeing the returns. Of roughly 3,000
Impact investing is now a trillion-dollar field — but Black communities aren’t yet seeing the returns.
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The race for AI innovation is bringing us closer to a digital future that benefits everyone – but *only* if we take the
The race for AI innovation is bringing us closer to a digital future that benefits everyone – but *only* if we take the necessary steps to ensure it is built responsibly from the bottom up.
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Humanity AI Announces $18 Million in New Grants
We're so proud to be part of Humanity AI as it announces more than $18 million in grants to ensure AI serves the public good.
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What would the future look like if workers, young people, and historically overlooked communities were at the center of
What would the future look like if workers, young people, and historically overlooked communities were at the center of shaping the AI revolution?
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As we reflect on the first few months of the year, one word stands out: momentum. Since January, Omidyar Network has wel
As we reflect on the first few months of the year, one word stands out: momentum.
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Omidyar Network's Anamitra Deb joined Boston Common Asset Management’s John Streur and Westfuller Advisors’ Ian S. Fulle
Omidyar Network's Anamitra Deb joined Boston Common Asset Management’s John Streur and Westfuller Advisors’ Ian S.
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This week, leading AI companies gathered at the White House and agreed to a set of voluntary guardrails for the continue
This week, leading AI companies gathered at the White House and agreed to a set of voluntary guardrails for the continued development of AI.
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Why do we keep asking parents and kids to be cautious with AI, rather than asking AI companies to be careful with our ki
Why do we keep asking parents and kids to be cautious with AI, rather than asking AI companies to be careful with our kids?
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Last month, our Programs and Policy Principal Ellen Jacobs-Morse joined Senator Chris Van Hollen and Megan Shahi at Cent
Last month, our Programs and Policy Principal Ellen Jacobs-Morse joined Senator Chris Van Hollen and Megan Shahi at Center for American Progress for a discussion on AI infrastructure and the role of data centers.
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🔌The newest edition of Humanity Hardwired — Omidyar Network’s flagship newsletter — is live. This issue highlights Mich
🔌The newest edition of Humanity Hardwired — Omidyar Network’s flagship newsletter — is live.
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This week, our Senior Vice President Anamitra Deb joined the final fireside chat at Center for Public and Nonprofit Lead
This week, our Senior Vice President Anamitra Deb joined the final fireside chat at Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership, Georgetown University.
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“You have more power than you think.”
A throughline of their discussion was optimism: the recognition that AI is not destined to be dystopian or dangerous.
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Congratulations to our former Director, Programs and Policy Wafa Ben-Hassine, who was just named to TIME’s list of the 1
Congratulations to our former Director, Programs and Policy Wafa Ben-Hassine, who was just named to TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in AI!
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People are anxious about AI, and for good reason: it is rapidly impacting the way we work, learn, and connect with each
People are anxious about AI, and for good reason: it is rapidly impacting the way we work, learn, and connect with each other.
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We’re thrilled to announce that Omidyar Network CEO Michele Lawrence Jawando received the Civic Technology Leadership Aw
We’re thrilled to announce that Omidyar Network CEO Michele Lawrence Jawando received the Civic Technology Leadership Award from the Washington AI Network (WAIN) at their AI Honors gala.
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At The Rockefeller Foundation convening with Clinton Global Initiative's Too Small to Fail and Bully Pulpit Internationa
A few important insights we took away from the conversation: Authenticity isn't a tactic, it's the condition for trust.
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We’re incredibly proud to announce that our Director of Programs & Policy, Govind Shivkumar, has been selected to join t
We’re incredibly proud to announce that our Director of Programs & Policy, Govind Shivkumar, has been selected to join the first-ever class of the The Aspen Institute's Technology Leaders Initiative (TLI)!
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This month, our Programs and Policy Principal Ellen Jacobs-Morse joined Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund's conven
This month, our Programs and Policy Principal Ellen Jacobs-Morse joined Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund's convening to discuss how philanthropy can better support youth-led and intergenerational movements working to shape a more accountable future.
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Omidyar Network stands in solidarity with families who have lived through the devastating consequences of unchecked, add
Omidyar Network stands in solidarity with families who have lived through the devastating consequences of unchecked, addictive social media platforms.
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The debate about AI and jobs usually centers on ‘will it replace us?’ But the more important question is who holds the p
The debate about AI and jobs usually centers on ‘will it replace us?’ But the more important question is who holds the power over how it’s deployed — that’s where the future of work is actually decided.
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🔌The newest edition of Humanity Hardwired is out now! In this issue, we discuss:
Omidyar Network Director of Programs & Policy Govind Shivkumar has been selected to join a two-year fellowship bringing together 22 leaders at the forefront of AI and technology.
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Toy Story 5 recently hit theaters with a new, modern storyline: what happens when tech becomes part of playtime?
Toy Story 5 recently hit theaters with a new, modern storyline: what happens when tech becomes part of playtime?
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Congratulations to our CEO Michele Lawrence Jawando for being named to Washingtonian Magazine’s list of 2026 DC Tech Tit
Congratulations to our CEO Michele Lawrence Jawando for being named to Washingtonian Magazine’s list of 2026 DC Tech Titans!
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This was a big week for the movement to keep kids safe online! California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws
This was a big week for the movement to keep kids safe online!
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As large AI companies tout their commitment to open source AI, it’s worth unpacking what “openness” actually means for f
As large AI companies tout their commitment to open source AI, it’s worth unpacking what “openness” actually means for foundational models — and how a more nuanced understanding can contribute to AI safety.
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Meta’s failed attempt to scrape Instagram accounts for AI tools is a critical example of the power imbalance between tec
Meta’s failed attempt to scrape Instagram accounts for AI tools is a critical example of the power imbalance between tech giants and everyday users.
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As a founding member of Humanity AI, Omidyar Network is thrilled to welcome Beth Goldberg as Humanity AI's first executi
As a founding member of Humanity AI, Omidyar Network is thrilled to welcome Beth Goldberg as Humanity AI's first executive director.
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As a co-chair of Humanity AI, Omidyar Network is excited to share the coalition's first open call for grant funding.
As a co-chair of Humanity AI, Omidyar Network is excited to share the coalition's first open call for grant funding.
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What would the workplace look like if it were designed with the lived experiences of women in mind? Our CEO Michele Lawr
What would the workplace look like if it were designed with the lived experiences of women in mind?
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"No company should be able to decide by itself which risks the world must accept."
It’s the latest in a series of recent statements calling for a slowdown of AI frontier development — including from Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and xAI's Elon Musk.
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ICYMI: We were thrilled to participate in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF)’s 55th Annual Legislative Con
ICYMI: We were thrilled to participate in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF)’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference last week!
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Have you RSVP’d yet? Join us at Oakland Tech Week next Thursday for Tech x OAK as we bring together leaders, advocates,
Join us at Oakland Tech Week next Thursday for Tech x OAK as we bring together leaders, advocates, and community voices to unpack what building our tech future actually takes.
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It’s no secret that a small number of companies have an outsized influence in shaping our collective digital future. But
It’s no secret that a small number of companies have an outsized influence in shaping our collective digital future.
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ICYMI: Our Senior Director of Programs and Policy Agustin (Gus) Rossi, PhD joined Stephanie Ochoa Orozco on Entravision'
ICYMI: Our Senior Director of Programs and Policy Agustin (Gus) Rossi, PhD joined Stephanie Ochoa Orozco on Entravision's “Politics Con Acento,” to help make sense of the recent flurry of news on AI.
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Humanity Hardwired
🔌The newest edition of Omidyar Network’s flagship newsletter — Humanity Hardwired — is here.
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We believe investors have a critical role to play in building a better AI future. That’s why we’re thrilled to celebrate
We believe investors have a critical role to play in building a better AI future.
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As AI makes online scams harder to spot, we need meaningful safeguards that protect us and the people we love.
As AI makes online scams harder to spot, we need meaningful safeguards that protect us and the people we love.
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If you know our CEO Michele Lawrence Jawando, you’ll understand why Forbes ended its recent profile with “May the force
If you know our CEO Michele Lawrence Jawando, you’ll understand why Forbes ended its recent profile with “May the force be with her.” In her conversation with Forbes’ Afdhel Aziz, Michele traces her hope back to watching Star Trek with her family in Queens.
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Last month, Omidyar Network and Pathos Labs // PopShift hosted the second annual Futures Basecamp, bringing creatives (a
Last month, Omidyar Network and Pathos Labs // PopShift hosted the second annual Futures Basecamp, bringing creatives (artists, video game designers, authors, TV showrunners, and filmmakers) together alongside policymakers and labor advocates.
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$18 Million in New Grants to Shape AI for the Public Good Omidyar Network - Omidyar Network
This includes $8 million in grants to organizations whose work spans the most urgent frontiers of AI’s impact on society, including safeguarding democratic institutions, protecting workers’ rights, strengthening journalism, and advancing education.
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Omidyar Network announces 2026 class of reporters in residence - Omidyar Network
They will spend the next six months independently reporting on the emerging rules, institutions, norms, people and narratives shaping our technology and society.
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Reporters in Residence Program - Omidyar Network
Over the course of their six month residences, each journalist receives a monthly stipend, travel expenses, and access to Omidyar Network staff and partners.
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Omidyar Network statement on shooting at former President Trump’s rally - Omidyar Network
Our hearts go out to the victims and their families who were injured or lost their lives in this shocking assassination attempt.
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Young leaders in technology granted $2 million to create safe and inclusive online spaces - Omidyar Network
“We – and so many others in our generation – believe technology can and should be a force for good.
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Reporters in Residence Program update - Omidyar Network
The Reporters in Residence program started in 2023 with the selection of three freelance reporters from a competitive pool of more than 50 applicants.
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Building worker power: Our updated strategy and learnings - Omidyar Network
Power allows working people to advocate for better wages, policies, benefits, training, job opportunities, and working conditions — and critically, it provides an essential counterweight to rising corporate dominance and outsized corporate influence in our political system.
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Leading economists lay out blueprint for regulators to protect online consumers and promote competition in search - Omidyar Network
Google’s enduring monopoly in search is one of the problems that leading economists are trying to solve.
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A New Initiative to Explore the Impact of Social Media on Democracy - Omidyar Network
With the upcoming 2020 elections, this concern—and our desire to understand the impact of social media and disinformation on elections—is more urgent than ever.
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Omidyar Network statement on US Senate passage of Kids Online Safety Act - Omidyar Network
By requiring social media platforms to implement stronger safety measures and providing parents with more tools to monitor their children’s online activities, KOSA aims to create a safer digital environment for our youth.
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Partnership on AI welcomes Demos, Ingka Group | IKEA, Omidyar Network, and Online News Association to partner community - Omidyar Network
This conversation benefits from the inclusion of industries and companies adopting AI, think tanks helping policymakers govern AI, and philanthropic organizations funding solutions to ensure AI has a positive social impact.
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For child internet safety, freedom of speech is not freedom of reach. - Omidyar Network
The need to reel in social media companies and address online harms young people face on these platforms is of our immediate concern.
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OMIDYAR NETWORK + ARTEFACT’S “THE ETHICAL EXPLORER PACK” TECH TOOLKIT - Omidyar Network
### Welcoming Michele Jawando as Omidyar Network's Chief Executive Officer Tech and policy leader, civil rights attorney, and longtime ON Executive to lead organization at pivotal moment for AI [Find out more](https://om
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Our Funder Partnerships - Omidyar Network
Collective voices and coordinated resources help generate greater impact.
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How Facebook gained immense power and harmed consumers, competition, and innovation along the way - Omidyar Network
The paper details three sources of anticompetitive conduct that Facebook appears to have engaged in.
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Feature: Reimagining Our High-Tech World - Omidyar Network
We must first define the type of society we want and then determine how best to use technology’s potential to realize it.
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Launching the Legislative Academy on AI to support California policymakers in rapidly advancing AI environment - Omidyar Network
This new educational initiative is designed to support foundational understanding and policy fluency around artificial intelligence among California’s legislative staff.
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Critical tech policy priorities for the new administration - Omidyar Network
Our hope is that tech leaders work with government and civil society—including philanthropy—to promote transparency, openness, and leadership that will serve all of society.
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Why Biden must free US Foreign policy from the grip of Big Tech - Omidyar Network
But diplomacy alone is not a cure-all for America’s diminished standing abroad.
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Philanthropies launch new initiative to ensure AI advances the public interest - Omidyar Network
Together, we are committed to progress on the many important issues facing us as we navigate the implications of this new technology.
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CMU launches new initiative for human-centered AI - Omidyar Network
Leveraging CMU’s AI expertise, OFAI includes a key group of partners that offer a range of complementary skills necessary for collective action for AI strategy and associated policy development.
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Policy Positions & Endorsements - Omidyar Network
Specifically, we support policy ideas and advocacy campaigns that promote competition, privacy, inclusion, consumer protection, workers’ rights, and transparency in technology’s development and deployment.
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Tech Journalism Fund - Omidyar Network
Applicants with a diverse range of backgrounds, careers, and experiences are welcome, but at this time the Fund is only open to US-based journalists.
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Humanity AI Announces $10 Million Open Call for Grants Supporting Community-Led Projects - Omidyar Network
10, 2026 —**Humanity AI today announced a $10 million open call for grants, inviting U.S.-based nonprofit organizations to apply for funding that supports communities’ collective power to shape how AI is built, governed and used.
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Omidyar Network launched Tech Journalism Fund and opens applications for next class of Reporters in Residence - Omidyar Network
The Tech Journalism Fund will provide project funding from $5,000 to $25,000 to support reporting costs for journalists working on a singular, time and resource intensive reporting project.
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New merger guidelines should address the dangers of increased dominance in digital markets - Omidyar Network
One of these competitors — we’ll call it Newbook — distinguishes itself by engaging in robust content policing to combat disinformation and hate speech, and to ferret out false political advertising, but it costs $5 per month to use.
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Omidyar Network announces ‘Reporters in Residence’ to support ambitious journalism and economic reporting - Omidyar Network
–**Today Omidyar Network, a social change venture working to build more inclusive and equitable societies, announced the inaugural class of their new “Reporters in Residence” program.
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Apply to become an Omidyar Network reporter in residence - Omidyar Network
At Omidyar Network, we believe this type of reporting is critical in shaping more equitable and inclusive societies.
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Tech Journalism Fund grant application - Omidyar Network
Any questions regarding the program or application process can be directed [here](mailto: tjf@omidyar.com).
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What do we mean by shared power, prosperity, and possibility? - Omidyar Network
In the meantime, you may have wondered, “What does Omidyar Network’s new mission mean?”—especially as we move from a three-pronged approach encompassing technology, the economy, and belonging to a laser-focused lens on technology’s role in society.
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Three important lessons we’re applying to our new tech-focused strategy - Omidyar Network
Here we’re sharing three critical lessons we’ve learned while working toward reimagining capitalism, building cultures of belonging, and advancing responsible technology over the past six years.
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Our strategy evolution - Omidyar Network
Left unchecked, tech’s tendency to reinforce exclusion, division, and individualism will erode our shared humanity.
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Our Approach - Omidyar Network
In its truest sense, philanthropy is about improving the lives of others, independent of the mechanism.
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AI opened a new window to collectively examine our relationship with tech and make intentional choices about the digital future we want.
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