Our Work

Practical implementations of constitutional AI principles that demonstrate how technology can serve democratic values.

Featured Project

Smart-Trends.io

Constitutional AI for Democratic News

Real-Time News Aggregation with Integrity

Smart-Trends.io demonstrates our constitutional AI principles in action, aggregating news from diverse sources while prioritizing democratic discourse over engagement metrics.

Bias Detection

Identifies and transparently labels potential biases in news sources

Diverse Perspectives

Actively surfaces different viewpoints rather than creating echo chambers

Transparent Algorithms

Open about how content is selected and ranked

Values

Embedded civic ethics and democratic principles in system design

Implementation

Constitutional AI Framework

Focus

Democratic News Aggregation

Impact

Preserving Democratic Discourse

Status

Live & Operating

Case Study: Building Democratic AI

The Challenge

Traditional news aggregators optimize for engagement, creating filter bubbles and amplifying sensational content. This undermines democratic discourse by limiting exposure to diverse perspectives and critical analysis.

Our Solution

Smart-Trends.io applies constitutional AI principles to news aggregation:

  • 1.Prioritizes diverse, credible sources over viral content
  • 2.Transparently labels potential biases and source credibility
  • 3.Surfaces diverse perspectives within evidence-based discourse
  • 4.Applies evidence-based source evaluation and democratic discourse principles

Technical Approach

Our system combines natural language processing with constitutional constraints, ensuring that algorithmic recommendations defend inquiry rather than manufacture consensus. Statistical rigor ensures diverse perspectives within evidence-based discourse.

Transparency Note: Our system prioritizes sources meeting journalistic integrity standards and excludes those consistently failing fact-checking or promoting disinformation. Source evaluation criteria are documented and open to examination.

Impact & Results

Smart-Trends.io demonstrates that AI can enhance democratic discourse rather than undermine it. By prioritizing civic values over engagement metrics, we've created a system that serves the public interest while remaining commercially viable.

Current Research Initiatives

Democratic AI Governance

Developing frameworks for AI systems that respect democratic institutions and processes.

Statistical AI Safety

Applying rigorous statistical methods to improve constitutional AI training and validation.

Canadian AI Perspectives

Defining what "Canadian values in AI" means in practical implementation.

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