Organisation·Founded 1920·New York, USA
“Americans should not have to choose between using new technologies and protecting their civil liberties.”In its own words: aclu.org
Governance & policy

US civil liberties organisation; its Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project litigates and lobbies on surveillance and AI, such as AI-driven police stops. AI is a small part of its overall work.

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Received $465k from 1 funder

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Led by Anthony Romero (Chief Executive Officer), Deborah Archer (President)Checked 8 Nov 2026

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2 grants totalling $465k, newest first.

2025 1 grant · $450k
DateFunderAmountPurpose
2025MacArthur Foundation$450kGeneral operating support for addressing new technologies, especially AI (3 years) — MacArthur Technology in the Public Interest, grantee page source
2018 1 grant · $15k
DateFunderAmountPurpose
2018MacArthur Foundation$15kStrategy meeting on AI's effects on civil liberties (3 months) — MacArthur Technology in the Public Interest, grantee page source