Normsy is an AI-enhanced initiative designed to counteract toxic polarization by injecting prosocial, constructive engagement into online spaces—without restricting free speech. Developed by Civic Health Project and partners, Normsy combines human insight and AI-powered strategy to shift online norms, rebuild trust, and foster more resilient digital communities.

At Civic Health Project, we recognize that fostering social cohesion requires more than just well-intended efforts—it requires measurable impact. The Social Cohesion Impact Measurement (SCIM) Framework is an innovative, research-backed initiative designed to track, analyze, and improve the effectiveness of bridging efforts aimed at reducing affective polarization, strengthening democratic norms, and fostering pluralistic engagement.

At Civic Health Project, we are building better tools to understand and mitigate civic harm in online spaces. The Creating and Testing Classifiers for Civic Health (CaTCCH) Initiative is a groundbreaking effort to develop and evaluate classifiers that identify harmful content while assessing its real-world impact on civic society​​.

The Strengthening Democracy Challenge is a landmark experimental initiative designed to identify which interventions most effectively reduce partisan animosity and antidemocratic attitudes in the U.S. Through a megastudy engaging over 32,000 participants, this project delivers rigorous, comparative evidence on what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to healing division and strengthening democracy.

At Civic Health Project, we recognize that the way social media ranks and amplifies content shapes civic discourse, public trust, and social cohesion. The Prosocial Ranking Challenge (PRC) is an innovative projectthat tests alternative ranking algorithms to determine whether different content prioritization strategies can lead to healthier civic and individual outcomes. Through a browser extension and thousands of participants, PRC examines how changes in ranking affect users’ attitudes, behaviors, and engagement with pluralistic content.

At Civic Health Project, we believe technology should empower users, not manipulate them. The Pro-Social Content Agent (PSCA) is a proof of concept designed to explore how users could have a healthier and more intentional online experience. It envisions a digital landscape where content promotes understanding and empathy, contributing to a more inclusive and mentally healthier society.