“We are a global organization that helps people everywhere harness the power of video and technology to defend human rights.”In its own words: witness.org
Human-rights video organisation that trains and supports activists and journalists; since 2018 its 'Prepare, Don't Panic' work covers deepfakes and generative AI, including a Deepfake Rapid Response Force and AI-detection benchmarks.
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Received $35k from 1 funder
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Led by Polly Fields (Interim Executive Director)Checked 8 Nov 2026
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2 grants totalling $35k, newest first.
2019 1 grant · $25k
| Date | Funder | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | MacArthur Foundation | $25k | Report on risks from synthetic media and deepfakes (4 months) — MacArthur Technology in the Public Interest, grantee page source |
2018 1 grant · $10k
| Date | Funder | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | MacArthur Foundation | $10k | Expert meeting on countering AI-generated fake video and audio (7 months) — MacArthur Technology in the Public Interest, grantee page source |