BAD INPUT: CR Film Series on Biased Algorithms and Data
Earlier this month, we released BAD INPUT, a three-part series of short films from CR exploring how bias in technology and data can result in...
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New Site: Innovation at CR
A destination for technologists, researchers, entrepreneurs and others who want to build a better marketplace with CR. Welcome to...
Permission Slip Nominated for Two Webbys
Permission Slip has been nominated for two Webby Awards and we need your help voting! The Webby Awards In November, we announced the soft launch...
Data Rights Protocol: 2022 Year in Review
As we approach the end of the year, we’re excited to share some updates on the progress of the Data Rights Protocol (DRP) initiative in 2022. This...
Lab Notes: November 2022
We analyzed 22,000 consumer broadband bills and found that consumers are saddled with confusing bills, high prices, and lack of competitive choices...
Introducing Permission Slip, the App to Take Back Control of your Data
Privacy is a right. This is a fact in many states, and it’s one of our fervent beliefs at Consumer Reports. But that doesn’t mean privacy is...
Introducing OSIRAA, a Test Suite for the Data Rights Protocol
Today the Innovation Lab is thrilled to launch a new testing app for the Data Rights Protocol: OSIRAA v0.5. The app is available on GitHub and ready...
Lab Notes: October 2022
Consumer Reports and the Aspen Institute release new cybersecurity report To kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, CR and the Aspen Institute...
Lab Notes: September 2022
Buyer Aware: Consumer Reports releases new book on consumer power Last week, Buyer Aware, CR’s playbook for consumer power was officially...
Lab Notes: August 2022
FTC launches privacy rulemaking to provide privacy protections for Americans Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is...