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  "description": "The Technology and Public Purpose (TAPP) project, housed within Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, is dedicated to understanding and shaping the impact of emerging technologies on society. It aims to ensure that technological advancements serve the public good by conducting research, fostering dialogue, and developing policy recommendations that guide the responsible development and governance of technology.",
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    "target_markets": "Policymakers, government officials, technology industry leaders, academics, students, journalists, and the broader public interested in technology ethics and governance.",
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