Progress

Examples of projects that members have completed so far.

  • Environment

We collected a total of 1,022 pieces of trash

around our communities.

  • Technology

We held a direct discussion between members and anonymous AI researchers

to facilitate common understanding of the risks and harms of AI.

  • Democracy

7 libraries around the world put up posters on a fact of our choice

after we voted on facts we wanted more people to know.

  • Technology

We shared input on AI child safety standards

by partnering with an apgard, an AI safety certification organization.

  • Technology

We helped 77% of members bring their privacy in line with their preferences

by explaining why and how to adjust their Meta privacy settings.

  • Poverty

We raised $2,702 for Helen Keller International

by making small adjustments to our personal spending habits.

  • Technology

We submitted 3 formal comments

on U.S. federal AI policy dockets, informed by member and expert opinions.

  • Technology

We showed that AI companies violate privacy expectations

by running a small experiment with friends and family.

  • Environment

We caused 11 cafe locations to adopt bring-your-own-cup policies

by helping them attain media recognition.

  • Technology
  • Democracy

We built a statewide map of police AI usage

by submitting public records requests to 100+ California cities.

  • Environment

We held a discussion with current and former US EPA employees

about the repeal of the EPA's endangerment finding.

  • Environment

We helped a small electronics company replace two components with environmentally friendly alternatives

in exchange for feedback on their product.

  • Poverty

We donated $912 to GiveDirectly

by collecting unclaimed property from our governments.

  • Democracy

We held a discussion with experts on global cooperation

about the US withdrawal from several international institutions.

  • Environment

We collected and recycled 57 kg (126 lbs) of e-waste

from around our own homes.

  • Environment
  • Poverty

We sent $600 to Cool Earth and $400 to GiveDirectly

by voting on ways to use $1,000 gifted to us by a one-time partner donor.

  • Poverty

We compiled suggestions to help 3 non-profits increase their donations

by answering a series of questions about their websites.

  • Environment

3 restaurants switched to only providing utensils on request

after we emailed local restaurants who previously offered utensils by default.

  • Democracy

We filled up to 20 potholes

by reporting them to our local governments.

  • Democracy

We submitted 27 researched comments

to our representatives by identifying local issues relevant to Alliance priorities.