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Governments must pace the frontier too
How can AI solve real constituent problems while maintaining accountability?
Sep 2026
Public Engagement Hackathon: September 30
Our second flagship event! Three problem streams on community board operations, public voice at scale, and Judge specials. Read on to learn more.
Aug 2026
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