Justin Hendrix
@justinhendrix.bsky.social
Concerned with tech, media and democracy. CEO & Editor at Tech Policy Press. Research & Adjunct Professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Opinions mine.
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Germany has the most data centres in Europe — but the boom is pushing its energy grid to breaking point. In hotspots like Frankfurt, power is already maxed out. Read our new investigation with @algorithmwatch.org.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Germany has the most data centres in Europe — but the boom is pushing its energy grid to breaking point. In hotspots like Frankfurt, power is already maxed out. Read our new investigation with @algorithmwatch.org.
www.techpolicy.press/germanys-dat...
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Posting on Bluesky about my article about Bluesky in @techpolicypress.bsky.social
Composable Moderation decentralizes rule-setting, reducing pressure on any single platform and limiting attempts to “work the refs.” www.techpolicy.press/composable-m...
Composable Moderation decentralizes rule-setting, reducing pressure on any single platform and limiting attempts to “work the refs.” www.techpolicy.press/composable-m...
'Composable Moderation' May Protect Bluesky from Political Pressure | TechPolicy.Press
Shifting enforcement away from a single platform and into a distributed ecosystem should blunt interference by authoritarians, writes Audrey Hingle.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Posting on Bluesky about my article about Bluesky in @techpolicypress.bsky.social
Composable Moderation decentralizes rule-setting, reducing pressure on any single platform and limiting attempts to “work the refs.” www.techpolicy.press/composable-m...
Composable Moderation decentralizes rule-setting, reducing pressure on any single platform and limiting attempts to “work the refs.” www.techpolicy.press/composable-m...
NY’s new law requires companies to disclose when algorithms set prices. Though it doesn’t stop surveillance pricing, its real power may be giving researchers and watchdogs new ways to investigate algorithmic harms, argues Stephanie T. Nguyen, Fmr. Chief Technologist at the Federal Trade Commission.
How to Test New York’s Algorithmic Pricing Law | TechPolicy.Press
New York’s ADPA exposes algorithmic pricing. Stephanie T. Nguyen discusses how these disclosures could reveal fairness issues and potential consumer impacts.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
NY’s new law requires companies to disclose when algorithms set prices. Though it doesn’t stop surveillance pricing, its real power may be giving researchers and watchdogs new ways to investigate algorithmic harms, argues Stephanie T. Nguyen, Fmr. Chief Technologist at the Federal Trade Commission.
In the future, AI chatbots may weave ads invisibly into “helpful” advice, steering conversations without you even knowing, argues Daniel Barcay, executive director of the Center for Humane Technology. When the AI we rely on starts steering us for revenue, not our goals, human autonomy is at risk.
Advertising is Coming to AI. It’s Going to Be a Disaster. | TechPolicy.Press
Daniel Barcay sounds the alarm on AI chatbots hiding advertising in conversations—and why this threatens autonomy and demands new rules.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
In the future, AI chatbots may weave ads invisibly into “helpful” advice, steering conversations without you even knowing, argues Daniel Barcay, executive director of the Center for Humane Technology. When the AI we rely on starts steering us for revenue, not our goals, human autonomy is at risk.
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ChatGPT marketed as a salve for loneliness, as shown in AI generated images on Christopher Street and 7th Ave in the West Village, NYC.
November 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
ChatGPT marketed as a salve for loneliness, as shown in AI generated images on Christopher Street and 7th Ave in the West Village, NYC.
"Meta is building the world's largest data center in rural Louisiana, but its construction has led to dangerous road conditions in the area, with dozens of crashes reported on a small, two-lane road."
Construction of Meta data center causing 'dangerous and reckless' road conditions
Meta is building the world's largest data center in rural Louisiana, but its construction has led to dangerous road conditions in the area, with dozens of crashes reported on a small, two-lane road.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Meta is building the world's largest data center in rural Louisiana, but its construction has led to dangerous road conditions in the area, with dozens of crashes reported on a small, two-lane road."
"Populist Republicans, particularly those in the MAGA base, immediately saw how much Sacks had influence throughout the entire order, and how much the order would threaten any state." - @tinanguyen.bsky.social on the politics of last week's draft AI EO:
David Sacks tried to kill state AI laws — and it blew up in his face
A leaked executive order reveals that the tech billionaire would have become America’s AI policy gatekeeper.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"Populist Republicans, particularly those in the MAGA base, immediately saw how much Sacks had influence throughout the entire order, and how much the order would threaten any state." - @tinanguyen.bsky.social on the politics of last week's draft AI EO:
European Central Bank says there is a possibility of a correction, but discounts the idea of an AI bubble. “Markets are discounting a very benign scenario that AI is going to be fully implemented and adopted all over the world,” per ECB vice-president Luis de Guindos.
‘Fomo’ is driving ‘stretched’ US tech valuations, ECB warns
Central bank says ‘negative surprises’, including worries over Fed independence, could trigger market correction
www.ft.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:09 PM
European Central Bank says there is a possibility of a correction, but discounts the idea of an AI bubble. “Markets are discounting a very benign scenario that AI is going to be fully implemented and adopted all over the world,” per ECB vice-president Luis de Guindos.
"China has overtaken the US in the global market for 'open' artificial intelligence models, gaining a crucial edge over how the powerful technology is used around the world."
China leapfrogs US in global market for ‘open’ AI models
Beijing-backed technology gains ground as American giants hold fast to ‘closed’ AI strategies
www.ft.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
"China has overtaken the US in the global market for 'open' artificial intelligence models, gaining a crucial edge over how the powerful technology is used around the world."
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What was ChatGPT? Now nearly three years old, we can look at OpenAI's LLM as a product of its time, optimized ever since to its earliest uses. While this period of deep disorientation and social isolation has been obscured from public memory, it remains embedded within the interface.
What Was ChatGPT?
A Chatbot Optimized for Social Distance
Three years after the launch of ChatGPT, we can finally speak in hindsight about what it was and how it came to be. Its meteoric rise shocked the world, gather...
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November 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
What was ChatGPT? Now nearly three years old, we can look at OpenAI's LLM as a product of its time, optimized ever since to its earliest uses. While this period of deep disorientation and social isolation has been obscured from public memory, it remains embedded within the interface.
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In August, Adam Raine's parents sued OpenAI, saying their son used ChatGPT as his suicide coach. Today, OpenAI denied responsibility for his death, arguing that the 16-year-old violated its terms of use. It's the company's first legal response to the case.
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OpenAI denies allegations that ChatGPT is to blame for a teenager's suicide
The family of Adam Raine filed a lawsuit against the AI company in August. On Tuesday, OpenAI said in a new court filing that is not responsible for the teen's death.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In August, Adam Raine's parents sued OpenAI, saying their son used ChatGPT as his suicide coach. Today, OpenAI denied responsibility for his death, arguing that the 16-year-old violated its terms of use. It's the company's first legal response to the case.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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Andrea is one of over 170 U.S. citizens who have detained by ICE. It should never have happened, and we will hold Kristi Noem and the Trump Administration accountable.
November 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Andrea is one of over 170 U.S. citizens who have detained by ICE. It should never have happened, and we will hold Kristi Noem and the Trump Administration accountable.
Big Tech's climate footprint is not to be underestimated, yet the topic was a mere footnote at the UN's COP30 summit in Brazil, Tech Policy Press fellow Laís Martins writes. As AI development surges, that footprint is only poised to increase:
At COP30 in Brazil, Tech’s Role in the Climate Crisis was a Footnote | TechPolicy.Press
What emerged as a mere footnote at COP30 was how technology companies are contributing to the climate crisis, Lais Martins writes.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Big Tech's climate footprint is not to be underestimated, yet the topic was a mere footnote at the UN's COP30 summit in Brazil, Tech Policy Press fellow Laís Martins writes. As AI development surges, that footprint is only poised to increase:
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DHS is abusing its authority to shut down ICE-watching accounts.
Reporting on public ICE activity is protected by the First Amendment. It’s also something journalists do routinely.
Senator Wyden is right to call out this attack on the First Amendment.
Reporting on public ICE activity is protected by the First Amendment. It’s also something journalists do routinely.
Senator Wyden is right to call out this attack on the First Amendment.
Wyden Blasts Kristi Noem for Abusing Subpoena Power to Unmask ICE Watcher
“DHS apparently is trying to expose an individual’s identity in order to chill criticism of the Trump Administration’s immigration policies.”
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November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
DHS is abusing its authority to shut down ICE-watching accounts.
Reporting on public ICE activity is protected by the First Amendment. It’s also something journalists do routinely.
Senator Wyden is right to call out this attack on the First Amendment.
Reporting on public ICE activity is protected by the First Amendment. It’s also something journalists do routinely.
Senator Wyden is right to call out this attack on the First Amendment.
"A new study shows that cutting social media use for just one week can reduce mental health symptoms, like anxiety and depression, in young adults."
Just one week off social media can improve young adults' mental health, study finds
A new study shows that cutting social media use for just one week can reduce mental health symptoms, like anxiety and depression, in young adults.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"A new study shows that cutting social media use for just one week can reduce mental health symptoms, like anxiety and depression, in young adults."
"The Wall Street Journal interviewed teenage users of Character.AI with the permission of their parents. The teens described relying on the technology to cope with loneliness and having difficulty setting it aside."
Teens Are Saying Tearful Goodbyes to Their AI Companions
Chatbot maker Character.AI is cutting off access, citing mental-health concerns.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
"The Wall Street Journal interviewed teenage users of Character.AI with the permission of their parents. The teens described relying on the technology to cope with loneliness and having difficulty setting it aside."
"Pro-labor progressives ... would be wise to keep developing a fire-breathing populism on this issue. If an A.I. bubble pops or the technology suddenly vaporizes millions of jobs (or both), Democratic voters will demand a strident, aggressive approach."
Opinion | A.I. Dominates Our World. Why Don’t Democrats Have a Plan?
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November 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
"Pro-labor progressives ... would be wise to keep developing a fire-breathing populism on this issue. If an A.I. bubble pops or the technology suddenly vaporizes millions of jobs (or both), Democratic voters will demand a strident, aggressive approach."
"Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users mental health, according to unredacted filings in a lawsuit by US school districts against Meta and other social media platforms." www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
"Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users mental health, according to unredacted filings in a lawsuit by US school districts against Meta and other social media platforms." www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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Mark MacCarthy says there is little doubt that the AI investment boom is a bubble. The real questions, he says, are when will the bubble burst, how severe will the consequences be, and what should policymakers do now to prepare for the inevitable downturn.
Policymakers Have to Prepare Now for When the AI Bubble Bursts | TechPolicy.Press
Mark MacCarthy says the fear of making a mistake in industrial policy should not paralyze policymakers.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Mark MacCarthy says there is little doubt that the AI investment boom is a bubble. The real questions, he says, are when will the bubble burst, how severe will the consequences be, and what should policymakers do now to prepare for the inevitable downturn.
Mark MacCarthy says there is little doubt that the AI investment boom is a bubble. The real questions, he says, are when will the bubble burst, how severe will the consequences be, and what should policymakers do now to prepare for the inevitable downturn.
Policymakers Have to Prepare Now for When the AI Bubble Bursts | TechPolicy.Press
Mark MacCarthy says the fear of making a mistake in industrial policy should not paralyze policymakers.
www.techpolicy.press
November 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Mark MacCarthy says there is little doubt that the AI investment boom is a bubble. The real questions, he says, are when will the bubble burst, how severe will the consequences be, and what should policymakers do now to prepare for the inevitable downturn.
The European Commission unveiled its plan to overhaul how the EU enforces key tech regulations as part of a ‘Digital Omnibus.’ What is it trying to achieve? Tech Policy Press associate editor Ramsha Jahangir spoke to the AI Now Institute's Leevi Saari and the Ada Lovelace Institute's Julia Smakman.
What Is Europe Trying to Achieve With Its Omnibus and Sovereignty Push? | TechPolicy.Press
Tech Policy Press associate editor Ramsha Jahangir spoke to Leevi Saari from the AI Now Institute and Julia Smakman from the Ada Lovelace Institute.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The European Commission unveiled its plan to overhaul how the EU enforces key tech regulations as part of a ‘Digital Omnibus.’ What is it trying to achieve? Tech Policy Press associate editor Ramsha Jahangir spoke to the AI Now Institute's Leevi Saari and the Ada Lovelace Institute's Julia Smakman.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"Many of the most influential personalities in the “Make America great again” (Maga) movement on X are based outside of the US, including Russia, Nigeria and India, a new transparency feature on the social media site has revealed."
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals
Users posing as rightwing Americans are operating internationally, per the platform’s transparency feature
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November 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
"Many of the most influential personalities in the “Make America great again” (Maga) movement on X are based outside of the US, including Russia, Nigeria and India, a new transparency feature on the social media site has revealed."
"It seems like a marvel of financial engineering: Meta is building a $27 billion data center in Louisiana, financed with debt, and neither the data center nor the debt will be on its own balance sheet."
AI Meets Aggressive Accounting at Meta’s Gigantic New Data Center
Favorable treatment off the balance sheet hinges on some convenient assumptions.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
"It seems like a marvel of financial engineering: Meta is building a $27 billion data center in Louisiana, financed with debt, and neither the data center nor the debt will be on its own balance sheet."
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The European Commission unveiled its plan to overhaul how the EU enforces key tech regulations as part of a ‘Digital Omnibus.’ What is it trying to achieve? Tech Policy Press associate editor Ramsha Jahangir spoke to AI Now Institute's Leevi Saari and Ada Lovelace Institute's Julia Smakman.
What Is Europe Trying to Achieve With Its Omnibus and Sovereignty Push? | TechPolicy.Press
Tech Policy Press associate editor Ramsha Jahangir spoke to Leevi Saari from the AI Now Institute and Julia Smakman from the Ada Lovelace Institute.
www.techpolicy.press
November 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The European Commission unveiled its plan to overhaul how the EU enforces key tech regulations as part of a ‘Digital Omnibus.’ What is it trying to achieve? Tech Policy Press associate editor Ramsha Jahangir spoke to AI Now Institute's Leevi Saari and Ada Lovelace Institute's Julia Smakman.