Beta.NYC

@BetaNYC

We help New Yorkers access information & use technology. We want New York’s governments to work for the people, by the people, for the digital era.

New York City beta.nyc/donate Joined June 2009

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All five NYC ballot proposals passed.
Faster permits, simpler contracts, quicker street safety projects.

Read the roundup in this week's issue.

beta.nyc/news-2026w45

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Introduction to AI
November 18 at 12:00 pm, online.
Prompts, privacy, and when AI is useful.

Free. Register on our events page.

beta.nyc/event/e261118/

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New York limits what AI chatbots can do with kids.
No posing as human. No encouraging self-harm or secrecy.

Read the Governor's announcement.

governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

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1,089 people trained in Open Data in 2025.

That's 1,089 opportunities to build new skills, explore public information, and participate in civic life.

Help BetaNYC reach even more people by joining BetaBuilders.

beta.nyc/betabuilders

Blue BetaNYC flyer announcing "Launching BetaBuilders," BetaNYC's Public Interest Tech Sustaining Donor Network. Text reads: "Democracy isn't given. It's Built." and "Five Tiers. Starting at $5/month." A white button says "beta.nyc/donate." The design includes a white city skyline, large blue wrench, and small tool and technology icons.

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Discovering NYC Open Data.
November 16 at 6:00 pm, online, with the NYC Open Data Team.
No experience needed.

Free. Register on our events page.

beta.nyc/event/e261116/