Behavior Pipeline
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Storytelling remains vital for self-advocacy, but modern contexts call for new approaches. Sage is a hybrid chatbot that blends rule-based systems with large language models to support strategic storytelling. In interviews with 21 experts, we find this design effective for high-stakes communication, highlighting key challenges like balancing authenticity with impact. Our findings offer guidance for designing conversational AI that empowers marginalized voices while maintaining narrative structure and effectiveness.
Exploring new rituals, formats, and structures for coming together
Pilots & Programs
An auditable AI framework for tracing competing narratives across podcasts, conversations, and news
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Discovering semantically or emotionally salient moments in spoken discourse using LLMs
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A new civic infrastructure in Boston grounded in dialogue as a way to building “civic muscle” of democracy
Pilots & Programs
An AI interface that turns raw conversation audio into interactive maps
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A training ground to practice consensus-finding with real human perspectives
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