New_ Public

About New_ Public

New_ Public is a nonprofit R&D lab dedicated to reimagining social media and building digital public spaces that connect people, embrace pluralism, and foster community. The organization employs researchers, engineers, designers, and community leaders to create healthier, more flourishing spaces on the internet. Their primary strategies include helping local communities across America develop more robust digital spaces and developing prototypes for digital conversation in partnership with public service media organizations. New_ Public works through co-design partnerships with community stewards and public institutions, with a focus on serving underestimated communities and advancing democracy. The organization is currently advancing projects including the Public Spaces Incubator (PSI) toolkit and research initiatives exploring AI's role in public conversation and the future of news creation.