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In today's societies, algorithms have become deeply embedded, touching almost every facet of our daily lives. Despite their pervasive influence, much of their impact on society occurs invisibly and without our conscious awareness. This is why the Civic Machines Lab aims to build a responsible future where AI and semiconductors are developed and governed in ways that are sustainable, responsible, and equitable.​ By uniting socio-technical competencies, addressing public interest gaps and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, the lab generates insights, proposes frameworks and provides practitioners with actionable toolkits. In this way, the lab ensures AI and semiconductors reflect diverse perspectives including those from majority world countries.​

Semiconductors for Society: ​Innovating with Purpose and Integrity​

The Civic Machines Lab progress the field of semiconductors by addressing critical gaps in industry and science. The lab focuses on the overlooked socio-technical dimensions of semiconductor development, including supply chain ethics, sustainability, and equitable access. ​By integrating interdisciplinary research with policy advocacy, they aim to establish a unique position as leaders in promoting society centered innovation in semiconductor technology. This approach ensures that advancements in this vital field align with societal needs and values while fostering transparency and inclusivity in global markets.

AI Across Borders: Driving Ethical Innovation from Diverse Perspectives​

Advancing ethical AI through a socio-technical lens, the Civic Machines Lab brings together experts from social sciences and technology. It addresses global challenges in AI development and governance. ​With a society- and environment-first perspective, the lab evaluates and improves the state of ethical AI in both western and non-western contexts. By emphasizing ethics and sustainability, the lab aims to bridge the gaps between technological innovation and societal values, fostering AI systems that serve society.​

TL;DR

The civic machines lab is an incubation lab that aims to develop datasets, models, tools, and policy outputs that can be useful to the diverse set of stakeholders in our society. Given real-world needs, the lab wants to make fast-track incubation of solutions, which can help algorithms be integrated into society in a just, inclusive, and useful way.

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