Using Public Web Data for Good

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350+ Academic Institutions
220+ NPOs & NGOs
35+ Public Sector Bodies
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OSR4Rights Bright Initiative

Empowering Human Rights Research

Leveraging open-source research to unveil human rights violations
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Northeastern-Alex-Gamero-Garrido Bright Initiative

Unraveling Web Traffic Origins

Deciphering the origins of content viewed by EU citizens to ensure GDPR compliance
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Northwestern-University-Jason-Beck Bright Initiative

Enhancing U.S. Real Estate Transparency

Analyzing competitiveness in the U.S. residential real estate market using publicly available data
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City University of Hong Kong and Southern Methodist University bright initiative

Acquihiring: The New Hiring Strategy

Exploring the rise of “acquihiring” through mergers and acquisitions
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INSEAD Felix Jan Nitsche Bright Initiative

Social Media Well-Being Dynamics

Exploring Instagram user behavior and the impact on emotional well-being.
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NY Times Bright Initiative

Unmasking X’s Reinstated Voices

Investigating the resurgence of once-banned X accounts.
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