Rapid changes in how we consume and share information over the past two decades have made it harder to understand and navigate the information environment, while also raising the stakes. The Accelerator’s mission is to build shared tools that radically improve the speed and quality of research in this noisy, complex, and consequential space.
The Accelerator’s tools will enable researchers to analyze data more efficiently, saving time and resources spent on repetitive tasks. By supporting processes that benefit the field as a whole, these tools will make it possible to tackle challenges that are too expensive and time-consuming for any one research group. Ultimately, this work will help policymakers make better evidence-based decisions, for more effective laws, regulations, and healthier online spaces.
Collaboration is key to solving the complex challenges we face. To that end, the Accelerator is a growing global consortium with diverse and complementary expertise, resources, and perspectives. We take a collective approach to creating sustainable solutions. Our work is rooted in transparency, open communication, and mutual respect.
Trust and transparency are fundamental in studying something as sensitive as the information environment. The Accelerator is committed to openness—sharing our ethical approaches, explaining changes in our methods, and collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders to see to it that no single viewpoint dominates.
Although the content in the information environment can be politically charged, the Accelerator’s work is nonpartisan. Our focus is squarely on providing tools that help researchers study the information ecosystem, ultimately generating knowledge that guides policymakers and their constituents on how to navigate this environment.
Working in a space marked by rapid change, the Accelerator is also committed to staying agile, continually refining our tools, and testing new ideas. Our goal is to drive meaningful change through curiosity, adaptability, and experimentation, ensuring that our work improves and evolves.
Grounded in these values, the Accelerator is well-positioned to increasingly be of service to the field. As our work continues to expand, we look forward to sharing updates and insights relevant to our collective experience navigating the information environment.