Technology in service of informed, engaged citizenship.
CSC applies technology to civic education, public accountability and community participation — guided by responsibility, accessibility and public interest.
Civic Assistant
Accessible civic tools that help citizens understand rights, institutions and public processes in clear, plain language.
Responsible Use of Technology
Principles and practices for using digital tools safely, ethically and in the public interest.
Digital Literacy
Helping citizens, educators and community groups navigate online information, services and civic participation with confidence.
Civic Innovation
Designing approachable tools that reduce barriers to civic knowledge and participation.
Public-Interest Technology
Technology built to serve communities, institutions and the broader public good — not commercial advantage.
Technology for Civic Participation
Practical platforms that make it easier for citizens to learn, engage and take part in public life.
Civic Assistant Demo
See how civic AI supports learning.
The CSC Civic Assistant helps visitors explore questions about rights, public institutions and civic responsibilities in clear, accessible language. Click any example to try it.
Civic Assistant
Learn about rights, governance and public life in plain language.
I can help you explore questions about government, budgets, civic responsibilities and digital literacy. Try one of the examples below, or ask your own question.
Responses are for civic education only, not legal advice.
About the assistantCivic Tools
Public-interest tools for everyday civic life.
A growing set of digital tools that support civic learning, participation and accountability across communities.
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