Democratic Resilience

On this page:

• Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI)
• The Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
• The Citizen Lab

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Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI)

The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI) conducts interdisciplinary research on the societal impacts of advanced technologies, including safe and aligned AI development, fairness in machine learning, trusted data sharing and AI for social good. SRI contributes to the development of governance approaches for powerful emerging technologies by integrating technical research with social analysis, and legal and regulatory frameworks. Its work supports democratic, agile and effective governance that aligns technology development with human agency, accountability and public values.

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The Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy

The Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto is a leading centre for interdisciplinary research, teaching, and global engagement on major public policy challenges. Through partnerships with governments, civil society and the private sector, the Munk School advances evidence-based policy research on global security, geopolitical risk and democratic governance. It supports the development of leaders and policy solutions addressing complex public challenges in Canada and internationally.

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The Citizen Lab

The Citizen Lab, as part of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy ecosystem, is internationally recognized for research investigating spyware, disinformation campaigns, and digital threats to civil society. Its interdisciplinary team applies expertise in law, computer science, cybersecurity, political science and the social sciences to analyze and expose sophisticated surveillance and influence operations. Through high-impact research and public reporting, The Citizen Lab strengthens global efforts to protect democracy, human rights and security in the digital ecosystem.