Behavior Pipeline
Research
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.
An AI interface that turns raw conversation audio into interactive maps
Research
An LLM-Powered Framework for Analyzing Collective Idea Evolution and Voting Dynamics in Deliberative Assemblies
Research
Supporting decision makers in effective and efficient constituency-informed, AI-supported decision-making. Communicating how constituen...
Research
A curated social experience that transforms dinner between strangers into an opportunity to reimagine how we listen, speak, and share
Research
Over 40 young people participated in a social listening experiment exploring how personal experiences build bridges to better understanding current events and creating mo
Pilots & Programs
A new civic infrastructure in Boston grounded in dialogue as a way to building “civic muscle” of democracy
Pilots & Programs