Civic Guild is a membership organization for technologists who organize around shared democratic principles, so technical expertise can meaningfully support democratic governance of transformative technology.
Three pillars: a trusted community of practitioners, technical talent in service of democracy, and policy engagement grounded in technical rigor.
A trusted community where technologists can share concerns, develop ideas, find solidarity, and build the relationships that make collective action possible. We convene members through regular gatherings, working groups, and private forums.
Democracy-focused organizations often lack the technical talent they need. We bridge that gap — through pro bono technical projects, embedded fellowships, surge capacity during critical moments, and ongoing advisory relationships.
Technology policy is often shaped by people who do not fully understand the technology, or by industry representatives accountable to shareholders. Our members bring a perspective that is technically informed, democratically committed, and independent of any company's interests.
We are living through one of the most consequential technological transitions in human history. Artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies are reshaping the fabric of daily life. These tools hold extraordinary promise and extraordinary risk.
What is missing is a membership community of technologists themselves — organized around a shared commitment to democratic governance, scientific rigor, and open society. Civic Guild fills that gap.
We are building this organization now and looking for founding members who want to shape its direction. If you work in a technical or policy role and align with our principles, we invite you to join.
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