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AlgorithmWatch
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenNon-Profit EnterpriseDigital RightsDemocracy & Public Goods
Impact2Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2016
LocationBerlin
About us
AlgorithmWatch is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 2016, based in Berlin and Zurich. With a team of 11 to 50 employees, the organization is dedicated to ensuring that algorithms and Artificial Intelligence (AI) strengthen justice, democracy, human rights, and sustainability, rather than weakening them. AlgorithmWatch operates as a watchdog and think tank, focusing on algorithmic accountability, research, and advocacy to ensure the benefits of AI are widely distributed. Its work is recognized for high impact, aligning primarily with SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and secondarily with SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).
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Sustainability Goals
Reduced Inequalities
Promoting equitable algorithms and fair systems
The organization advocates for the development and application of algorithms designed to minimize discrimination and prevent the exacerbation of social inequalities.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Enhancing algorithmic transparency and accountability
The organization strives to establish frameworks that promote transparent and responsible use of algorithms across both public and private sectors.
FAQs
Q1What is AlgorithmWatch's mission and impact?+
AlgorithmWatch is dedicated to ensuring that algorithms and Artificial Intelligence (AI) strengthen justice, democracy, human rights, and sustainability. The organization has a high impact, aligning primarily with SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and secondarily with SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).
Q2Where does AlgorithmWatch operate and how large is its team?+
AlgorithmWatch is based in Berlin and Zurich. The team consists of between 11 and 50 employees, with 35 staff members listed on LinkedIn.
Q3How can I find job openings at AlgorithmWatch?+
Current job listings for AlgorithmWatch are available on the organization's dedicated careers page. You can find them at https://algorithmwatch.org/en/jobs/.
Q4What is AlgorithmWatch's legal form and when was the organization founded?+
AlgorithmWatch operates as a non-profit limited liability company (gGmbH) and was founded in 2016. It functions as a non-profit organization, think tank, and NGO.
