Omidyar Network, alongside Carrot, today unveiled the Future of Data Challenge, which will award $1.1 million toward up to 10 transformative solutions that reimagine the data economy and help build a more equitable data future for all. Each time someone explores the Internet, uses a mobile app, or engages with…

Digital natives, many of whom were born after 1990, grew up in a world that was constantly “tuned in” and connected, resulting in increased exposure to global events, issues, and social movements. Multifaceted experiences with technology, including some harmful personal experiences, have led many of them to a desire to…

Insights from a year-long evaluation of our Digital Identity program — Good leaders are constantly learning. And because Omidyar Network is always striving to become better practitioners of trust-based philanthropy, we’ve made emergent learning a core part of our DNA. We’ve been building a culture of deep listening, questioning our mental models, adapting, experimenting, and taking risks. We’ve also been intentional…

By Andrew Brennen and Emma Leiken, Omidyar Network As members of the California Assembly, industry representatives, and civil society leaders were debating a legislative effort that would shape the future of young people’s safety online, an unexpected voice joined them in the room. Taking advantage of her summer vacation, 19-year-old…

By Gus Rossi, Director of Responsible Technology, and Ellen Jacobs, Programs Associate A handful of tech monopolies have disproportionate power over our information ecosystem. Facebook and Google have been negligent stewards of this power, opting to promote harmful content that maximizes user engagement and then turn to ads, instead of…

By Govind Shivkumar, Director of Responsible Technology, Omidyar Network and Alex Krasodomski-Jones, Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media, Demos Omidyar Network has always believed in the promise and power of digital technology to connect people across communities and continents, empower them through knowledge, and honor their…

Omidyar Network’s past, present, and future role in the digital identity space — By Thea Anderson, Ellen Jacobs, Robert Karanja, Govind Shivkumar, and Abiah Weaver of Omidyar Network At Omidyar Network, we know that every society, every organization, and every person is experiencing the effects of rapid digital transformation. Leaders around the world aspire to transition all aspects of life into the digital…

By Tracy Williams, Director and John Joanino, Associate, Reimagining Capitalism At Omidyar Network, we know that a more inclusive economy is only possible when working people have greater power and voice. Power allows working people to advocate for better wages, policies, benefits, training, job opportunities, and working conditions — and…

By Tracy Williams, Director and John Joanino, Associate, Reimagining Capitalism At Omidyar Network, we know that a more inclusive economy is only possible when working people have greater power and voice. Power allows working people to advocate for better wages, policies, benefits, training, job opportunities, and working conditions — and…