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Human rights activists look to harness AI for the greater good

NPR | By Jenna McLaughlin
Published October 27, 2026 at 2:41 PM MDT

Activists grappled with mistrust in AI to build technical tools for the greater good during a recent hackathon.

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Jenna McLaughlin
Jenna McLaughlin is NPR's cybersecurity correspondent, focusing on the intersection of national security and technology.

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