First Branch Tech, Science, and Data Project
Technology, science, and data research and resources for government
First Branch Tech, Science, and Data (TSD) Project
POPVOX Foundation brings together innovators focused on technology, science, and data research and resources for government. Activities include conducting independent research, convening organizations working on similar topics, and hosting speakers and briefings to bring new ideas to Congress.
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Artificial Intelligence for the Legislative Branch
POPVOX Foundation is working with Demand Progress and the Foundation for American Innovation (formerly the Lincoln Network) to facilitate information-sharing and best practices for the testing, deployment and oversight of automated technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs) in the legislative branch.
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Tech, Science and Data Staff Panel: First 100 Days
POPVOX Foundation hosted an informal chat with current and former Congressional staff with their best advice for what comes after the first hundred days, and in particular, how to make use of the Tech, Science, and Data tools and strategies out there for Congressional staff to handle an ever-increasing workload.
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Tech, Science, and Data Orientation for the 117th Congress
On December 9, 2020, Members-elect of the 117th Congress joined current members, staffers, technologists, scientists, academics, and advocates for the inaugural Tech, Science, and Data New Member Orientation, hosted by the First Branch Tech, Science and Data cohort. Lawmakers shared advice on how to set up an office, find the right staff, and make use of technology, experts, and data to be more effective.
