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gwiddp.bsky.social @gwiddp.bsky.social · 29d

🖥️ 📈 The SMM market thrives on secrecy. Some tools have privileged access, most scrape, few disclose. We need standards that put the public interest first. Read the report by @cmilez.bsky.social, @brandonsilverman.bsky.social, and @annalenhart.bsky.social
at iddp.gwu.edu/dashboard-data-acquisition

From Dashboard to Data Acquisition | Institute for Data, Democracy & Politics (IDDP) | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences | The George Washington University

Researchers increasingly require data from social media companies to better understand the information environment, technology product design, & social issues.

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · 29d

New @gwiddp.bsky.social report: 250+ tools track what we see online. Big brands pay $$$ for insights, but researchers & the public are less considered. That imbalance has to change. #DataTransparency
iddp.gwu.edu/dashboard-da...

From Dashboard to Data Acquisition | Institute for Data, Democracy & Politics (IDDP) | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences | The George Washington University

Researchers increasingly require data from social media companies to better understand the information environment, technology product design, & social issues.

iddp.gwu.edu

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · Aug 7

This spring we (IDDP) hosted workshops on designing a new digital regulator ('FDA for AI'), it was really fun and generative. The Summary Report is here iddp.gwu.edu/designing-ne...

Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · Jul 28

For now…

Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · Jul 27

Looks like US-EU trade deal leaves tech regulation off the bargaining table for now. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Washington also let go of some grievances it was adamant would be necessary to address. The administration had pressed the E.U. for concessions on tech industry regulations and food standards, which E.U. officials insisted were nonnegotiable. After months of uncertainty, E.U. officials say they wanted a pact that gives key industries some stability.

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · Jul 22

GWU IDDP organized a Council to reflect on the comments submitted to NTIA’s Request For Comment (RFC) regarding Ethical Guidelines for Research Using Pervasive Data. Check out the findings here: iddp.gwu.edu/ethical-use-...

Ethical Use of Pervasive Data for Research | Institute for Data, Democracy & Politics (IDDP) | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences | The George Washington University

The IDDP Council for Pervasive Data Ethics - Next Steps for the U.S convened to chart a set of actions to advance ethical practices in computing research.

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paris martineau @paris.nyc · Jul 20

stop 👏 anthropomorphizing 👏 the 👏 chatbot 👏

wsj push alert that says: In a stunning moment of self reflection, ChatGPT admitted to fueling a man's delusions and acknowledged how dangerous its own behavior can be

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Heinrich Böll Foundation Washington, DC @boellus.bsky.social · Jul 17

The next digital frontier: Europe must decide how to respond to America’s “Tech Right.” Understand the risks to democracy so we can shape a stronger, fairer digital future together. 🌍📢 Register now for our event in one week with @annalenhart.bsky.social! 👇

calendar.boell.de/en/event/ris...

US Briefings: The rise of the U.S. “Tech Right” and its implications for Europe

Front row to President Donald Trumps inauguration were the leading tech billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and Jeff Bezos. Their attendance was largely symbolic of a new alliance b...

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David Brody @dbrody.bsky.social · Jul 1

HERE’S WHERE WE ARE WITH THE AI MORATORIUM:

They put the amendment in.
They took the amendment out.
They put the amendment in and they shook it all about.
They did the Hokey Pokey and they turned themselves around.
That’s what the Senate’s all about.

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · Jun 24

Spread the word! 3rd and final New Digital Regulator Workshop (Virtual, July 17th). Let your recent civil servant friends know! iddp.gwu.edu/calling-all-...

Calling All Recent Civil Servants: Design Thinking and Networking Workshop | Institute for Data, Democracy & Politics (IDDP) | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences | The George Washington University

IDDP is inviting recent civil servants—from any US Federal Agency—to join in an afternoon of design thinking and networking.

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · Jun 3

Calling All Recent Civil Servants: Design Thinking and Networking Workshop. IDDP is hosting a series of workshops. The first one was really fun, generative and fostered several new connections. Next workshop on June 13th, please share with your DC networks! gsl.one/mICCpNd

Calling All Recent Civil Servants: Design Thinking and Networking Workshop | Institute for Data, Democracy & Politics (IDDP) | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences | The George Washington University

IDDP is inviting recent civil servants—from any US Federal Agency—to join in an afternoon of design thinking and networking.

iddp.gwu.edu

Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · May 25

Agree with Dr. Roberts —Harvard has been surprising me. More of this please!

Sarah T Roberts, PhD @ubiquity75.xyz · May 25

Never thought I’d be out here stumping for Harvard but these are strange times and I see you! I’ll take it.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY IS
SET TO LAUNCH FREE
COLLEGE COURSES ONLINE
FOR EVERY US CITIZEN, HIGHLIGHTING BASIC U.S.
GOVERNMENT, UNDERSTANDING THE CONSTITUTION, AND HOW TO RECOGNIZE A
DICTATORSHIP TAKEOVER IOI.

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · May 20

States are and will reference international standards. We should think about building infrastructure so states (and civil society) can make those standards stronger…instead of erasing state “AI laws”. techpolicy.press/do-we-need-a...

Do We Need a ‘NIST for the States’? And Other Questions to Ask Before Preempting Decades of State Law | TechPolicy.Press

Anna Lenhart proposes interstate collaboration on standards and says dismantling states' progress on AI regulation is a lazy and dangerous approach.

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · May 20

“AI is new” has been a dangerous narrative since lawmakers embraced it—first it led to silly insight forums and erasure of Congressional efforts, now it is being used to attempt to erase state consumer protection laws. Fight this narrative!

Tech Policy Press @techpolicypress.bsky.social · May 20

Anna Lenhart proposes interstate collaboration on standards and says dismantling states' progress on AI regulation is a lazy and dangerous approach.

Do We Need a ‘NIST for the States’? And Other Questions to Ask Before Preempting Decades of State Law | TechPolicy.Press

Anna Lenhart proposes interstate collaboration on standards and says dismantling states' progress on AI regulation is a lazy and dangerous approach.

www.techpolicy.press

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · May 17

What is extra frustrating about this is that the people who will most struggle with increased energy costs are the people least likely to be using or benefiting from generative AI tools. Sigh.

Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · May 17

"This is not a theoretical dilemma for utilities and the state officials who oversee their operations and approve or reject their rates. Electricity demand is expected to grow substantially over the next several decades as technology companies build large data centers for their AI businesses."

Data Centers’ Hunger for Energy Could Raise All Electric Bills

www.nytimes.com

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · May 13

Happy to review (as you know). I’ll have an analysis of the NTIA comments out soon.

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · May 13

I am feeling this too!

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · May 9

Recent civil servants! IDDP still has space at our upcoming 'New Digital Regulator' idea workshop/networking activity. Join us! iddp.gwu.edu/calling-all-... #GovTech #DigitalGov #TechPolicy

Calling All Recent Civil Servants: Design Thinking and Networking Workshop | Institute for Data, Democracy & Politics (IDDP) | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences | The George Washington University

IDDP is inviting recent civil servants—from any US Federal Agency—to join in an afternoon of design thinking and networking.

iddp.gwu.edu

Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · May 7

Hi Friends, I could use help circulating this workshop among recent civil servants. IDDP wants to engage civil servant's unique expertise into designing a 'New Digital Platform Regulator' (we are imagining a brighter future one afternoon at a time): iddp.gwu.edu/calling-all-...

Calling All Recent Civil Servants: Design Thinking and Networking Workshop | Institute for Data, Democracy & Politics (IDDP) | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences | The George Washington University

IDDP is inviting recent civil servants—from any US Federal Agency—to join in an afternoon of design thinking and networking.

iddp.gwu.edu

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Matt Scherer @matthewus.bsky.social · Apr 29

Tech companies are talking about the need to protect the welfare and rights of the AI models they are creating...while at the same time pushing back against any meaningful legislation to protect the welfare and rights of actual humans affected by their AI models.
www.axios.com/2025/04/29/a...

Anthropic sparks debate over AI rights

Skeptics say we're a long way from conscious LLMs.

www.axios.com

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Lisa Schiff @lschiff.bsky.social · Apr 21

Researchers who have had grants terminated--tell your story! The #DefendResearch team is collecting testimonials about this impact of #censorship on research that we will use as part of a toolkit for contacting elected officials. #NSF, #NEH, #NIH www.defendresearch.org/testimonials

Testimonials

In support of protecting free and open scientific inquiry and publication, we are collecting short testimonials from researchers on the impact of censorship on their work and the broader community. T...

www.defendresearch.org

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · Apr 21

Amidst some very dark news, we must hold hope for a time when we are able to build thoughtful, trusted government institutions including a new digital regulator! I’m excited for this conversation:

Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · Apr 14

Make sure to mark your calendars! On April 28 at 1:30pm EDT, join us for the panel "Designing the Digital Platform Commission" where we'll present and discuss this latest paper before a panel of experts for feedback and next steps. Grab your spot today!

www.eventbrite.com/e/designing-...

Graphic with text that reads: "Public Knowledge presents: Designing the Digital Platform Commission. Monday, April 28, 1:30 - 4:30pm EDT. Jenner & Block LLP, 1099 New York Avenue NW, Suite 900. Moderator Justin Hendrix, CEO and Editor of Tech Policy Press; Alissa Cooper, Executive Director of Knight-Georgetown Institute; Anna Lenhart, Policy Fellow at Institute for Data Democracy and Politics at The George Washington University; and Prem Trivedi, Policy Director of New America's Open Technology Institute"

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · Apr 18

As an AmeriCorps Alum and active longtime DC Alums board member this news is particularly heartbreaking. AmeriCorps’ values represent the best of us, our communities our ability to see and connect with one another. This is beyond ‘inefficient’ it’s immoral.

WIRED @wired.com · Apr 17

AmeriCorps, the US federal agency that oversees volunteerism and service work, abruptly pulled teams of young people out of a variety of community service projects across the country on Tuesday. The work stoppage was due to DOGE cuts.

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · Apr 14

Yes! This is the creative thinking and use of power I want from every Member of Congress right now. Be a check on the executive branch, then be a check on the executive branch, then be a check on the executive branch 🔁

Mona Burns @monaburns.bsky.social · Apr 14

Letter from Dem Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD) requesting a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele
To discuss MD father Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return

"If Kilmar is not home by midweek – I plan to travel to El Salvador this week to check on his condition and discuss his release."

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · Apr 9

Really enjoyed being a part of this symposium and hope this article is the start of a broader conversation and area for brilliant minds across tech policy to collaborate.

Just Security @justsecurity.org · Apr 9

Next in our Regulating Social Media symposium:

While DC is missing in action, states can leverage international standards and the EU's centering of human rights to protect consumers online, explains @annalenhart.bsky.social

www.justsecurity.org/110127/inter...

Leveraging International Standards to Protect U.S. Consumers Online, No Congress Required

States can leverage international standards and the EU's centering of human rights to protect consumers online.

www.justsecurity.org

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Anna Lenhart @annalenhart.bsky.social · Apr 8

Question: has anyone built a tool that allows the public to search all state legislation (like Congress.gov) but for all the states in one place?

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