Upturn

Upturn believes technology should advance justice, not amplify racial and economic inequities. We drive policy change through rigorous research, legal and policy advocacy, and timely collaborations. We work across disciplines, bringing computer science, quantitative, and legal and policy expertise to bear on the most pressing civil rights challenges. We seek out partnerships with local and national advocates, litigators, academics, and others to ensure our work is responsive, informed, and grounded. Our program areas include criminal justice reform, equal employment, fair housing, fair credit, and building a strong social safety net. (continued on schedule o)in each area, we investigate specific applications of technology and automation that may harm historically underprivileged communities. We believe that it takes proactive attention to make sure that technology - and those who build and use it - serves society fairly. Without care, technology can reinforce inequitable systems found everywhere in our society. We produce independent, proactive research to clarify and frame our priority issues for key stakeholders, through public reports, legal and regulatory filings, technical studies, and scholarly articles. We pair our research with a wide range of policy advocacy strategies, including congressional testimony, amicus briefs, corporate advocacy, and direct support to attorneys.