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🚨NEW REPORT from CDT’s @mbogen.bsky.social & @nathaliemarechal.net: Risky Business: Advanced AI Companies’ Race for Revenue. It explores how frontier AI companies’ business models and structures can shape user rights, safety, and the future of AI. cdt.org/insights/ris...
January 7, 2026 at 8:34 PM
🚨NEW REPORT from CDT’s @mbogen.bsky.social & @nathaliemarechal.net: Risky Business: Advanced AI Companies’ Race for Revenue. It explores how frontier AI companies’ business models and structures can shape user rights, safety, and the future of AI. cdt.org/insights/ris...
MUST LISTEN: Welcome to a special edition of CDT’s Tech Talks. In this episode, we’re taking you inside one of the most anticipated nights in tech policy: CDT’s annual Tech Prom. cdt.org/insights/tec...
January 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM
MUST LISTEN: Welcome to a special edition of CDT’s Tech Talks. In this episode, we’re taking you inside one of the most anticipated nights in tech policy: CDT’s annual Tech Prom. cdt.org/insights/tec...
Quinn Anex-Ries’ brief from earlier this year outlines best practices for public sector AI use case inventories, a key transparency tool to ensure agencies clearly document their development, purchasing, and use of AI. cdt.org/insights/bes...
January 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Quinn Anex-Ries’ brief from earlier this year outlines best practices for public sector AI use case inventories, a key transparency tool to ensure agencies clearly document their development, purchasing, and use of AI. cdt.org/insights/bes...
✨ Happy New Year from CDT! ✨ In 2026, we will continue centering civil rights & civil liberties in the digital age: testifying in Congress, expanding state-level impact, and providing expert insights on emerging tech policy issues. Thank you for joining us on this critical journey.
January 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
✨ Happy New Year from CDT! ✨ In 2026, we will continue centering civil rights & civil liberties in the digital age: testifying in Congress, expanding state-level impact, and providing expert insights on emerging tech policy issues. Thank you for joining us on this critical journey.
With the New Year just hours away, please consider supporting CDT. Your donation helps us defend civil rights, advance responsible AI, guide policymakers, and protect independent federal agencies. Give today: cdt.org/2025yearend1/
December 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
With the New Year just hours away, please consider supporting CDT. Your donation helps us defend civil rights, advance responsible AI, guide policymakers, and protect independent federal agencies. Give today: cdt.org/2025yearend1/
ICYMI: CDT, the @civilrightsorg.bsky.social, and @protectdemocracy.org released a new analysis on the federal government’s push to access state voter rolls. Why it matters – voter privacy, election security, and the risks of centralizing sensitive data. cdt.org/insights/cdt...
December 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
ICYMI: CDT, the @civilrightsorg.bsky.social, and @protectdemocracy.org released a new analysis on the federal government’s push to access state voter rolls. Why it matters – voter privacy, election security, and the risks of centralizing sensitive data. cdt.org/insights/cdt...
Looking back at 2025, AI in schools continued to grow—and so did the risks to students. CDT’s Hand in Hand report highlighted key harms tied to more AI use: data breaches, tech-enabled harassment, AI that fails, and troubling student-tech interactions. cdt.org/insights/han...
December 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Looking back at 2025, AI in schools continued to grow—and so did the risks to students. CDT’s Hand in Hand report highlighted key harms tied to more AI use: data breaches, tech-enabled harassment, AI that fails, and troubling student-tech interactions. cdt.org/insights/han...
AI agents are evolving fast—and the ones that act on their own are already outpacing the safeguards currently in place, inclu. for security, privacy, & more. CDT’s brief, “AI Agents In Focus,” breaks down how these systems work and why they pose urgent policy challenges. cdt.org/insights/ai-...
December 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
AI agents are evolving fast—and the ones that act on their own are already outpacing the safeguards currently in place, inclu. for security, privacy, & more. CDT’s brief, “AI Agents In Focus,” breaks down how these systems work and why they pose urgent policy challenges. cdt.org/insights/ai-...
CDT Deputy Director of FX @beccabranum.bsky.social's First Amendment Transparency Roadmap from earlier this year aims to help policymakers balance transparency with free speech protections to help ensure laws are both effective & constitutional. cdt.org/insights/fir...
December 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
CDT Deputy Director of FX @beccabranum.bsky.social's First Amendment Transparency Roadmap from earlier this year aims to help policymakers balance transparency with free speech protections to help ensure laws are both effective & constitutional. cdt.org/insights/fir...
📢 Intern at DC’s top tech policy organization! CDT’s Summer 2025 Internship Program is still accepting applications – last day to apply is February 1st. Work on cutting-edge issues like AI, privacy, & equity OR help amplify our impact through strategic comms & fundraising. cdt.org/careers/
December 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
📢 Intern at DC’s top tech policy organization! CDT’s Summer 2025 Internship Program is still accepting applications – last day to apply is February 1st. Work on cutting-edge issues like AI, privacy, & equity OR help amplify our impact through strategic comms & fundraising. cdt.org/careers/
Assistive tech can empower — but only if it protects users' privacy. When design overlooks sensitive health or disability data, disabled users pay the price. CDT’s Ariana Aboulafia and intern Achi Mishra outline how to center privacy in inclusive innovation in this report: cdt.org/insights/inc...
December 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Assistive tech can empower — but only if it protects users' privacy. When design overlooks sensitive health or disability data, disabled users pay the price. CDT’s Ariana Aboulafia and intern Achi Mishra outline how to center privacy in inclusive innovation in this report: cdt.org/insights/inc...
Missed it last week? 🎙️Our latest Tech Talks with Europe episode — hosted by @aimeedm.bsky.social — dives into how the EU and US are approaching fair and accountable AI, from AI agents to data protection.
🎧 cdt.org/insights/tec...
🎧 cdt.org/insights/tec...
December 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Missed it last week? 🎙️Our latest Tech Talks with Europe episode — hosted by @aimeedm.bsky.social — dives into how the EU and US are approaching fair and accountable AI, from AI agents to data protection.
🎧 cdt.org/insights/tec...
🎧 cdt.org/insights/tec...
Curious how AI “memory” works—and how it impacts your privacy and control? Our new CDT report by @mbogen.bsky.social & Ruchika Joshi breaks down responsible approaches for AI systems that remember, act, and interact. Read it here: cdt.org/insights/a-r...
December 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Curious how AI “memory” works—and how it impacts your privacy and control? Our new CDT report by @mbogen.bsky.social & Ruchika Joshi breaks down responsible approaches for AI systems that remember, act, and interact. Read it here: cdt.org/insights/a-r...
Border searches aren’t just about your phone—they can reveal deep digital footprints. Staying safe means more than just powering down. When traveling, plan ahead, know your rights, and limit what’s accessible to protect your privacy. More tips here: cdt.org/insights/pro...
December 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Border searches aren’t just about your phone—they can reveal deep digital footprints. Staying safe means more than just powering down. When traveling, plan ahead, know your rights, and limit what’s accessible to protect your privacy. More tips here: cdt.org/insights/pro...
CDT submitted comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) opposing the agency’s proposal to eliminate disparate impact liability from Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). cdt.org/insights/cdt...
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
CDT submitted comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) opposing the agency’s proposal to eliminate disparate impact liability from Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). cdt.org/insights/cdt...
Last week, CDT joined a letter by the RE:CREATE Coalition urging Congress not to move forward on HR 6028, legislation that would separate the Copyright Office from the Library of Congress, without hearings to carefully consider the ramifications of doing so. cdt.org/insights/cdt...
December 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Last week, CDT joined a letter by the RE:CREATE Coalition urging Congress not to move forward on HR 6028, legislation that would separate the Copyright Office from the Library of Congress, without hearings to carefully consider the ramifications of doing so. cdt.org/insights/cdt...
CDT, the @civilrightsorg.bsky.social, & @protectdemocracy.org recently analyzed the federal government’s push to access state voter rolls, highlighting potential harms to voter privacy and the risks of centralizing sensitive election data. cdt.org/insights/cdt...
December 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
CDT, the @civilrightsorg.bsky.social, & @protectdemocracy.org recently analyzed the federal government’s push to access state voter rolls, highlighting potential harms to voter privacy and the risks of centralizing sensitive election data. cdt.org/insights/cdt...
🎙️ New Tech Talk with CDT Europe is live! Hosted by @aimeedm.bsky.social, this episode kicks off our transatlantic mini-series on fair and accountable AI.
🎧cdt.org/insights/tec...
🎧cdt.org/insights/tec...
December 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🎙️ New Tech Talk with CDT Europe is live! Hosted by @aimeedm.bsky.social, this episode kicks off our transatlantic mini-series on fair and accountable AI.
🎧cdt.org/insights/tec...
🎧cdt.org/insights/tec...
As 2025 ends, we’re filled with gratitude for CDT’s partners and supporters. Your generosity helps us defend people’s rights and a resilient democracy in this digital age. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and heartfelt thanks for standing with us! ☃️
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
As 2025 ends, we’re filled with gratitude for CDT’s partners and supporters. Your generosity helps us defend people’s rights and a resilient democracy in this digital age. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and heartfelt thanks for standing with us! ☃️
Public agencies are embracing AI to improve service delivery, but is AI always the right solution? CDT report “To AI or Not to AI” outlines a 4-step framework to help agencies assess whether AI is the best fit—or if alternatives should be considered. cdt.org/insights/to-...
December 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Public agencies are embracing AI to improve service delivery, but is AI always the right solution? CDT report “To AI or Not to AI” outlines a 4-step framework to help agencies assess whether AI is the best fit—or if alternatives should be considered. cdt.org/insights/to-...
How do content moderation systems work in non-English languages in the Global South? CDT partnered with regional civil society organizations to examine moderation in Maghrebi Arabic, Kiswahili, Tamil, and Quechua across major platforms. cdt.org/content-mode...
December 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
How do content moderation systems work in non-English languages in the Global South? CDT partnered with regional civil society organizations to examine moderation in Maghrebi Arabic, Kiswahili, Tamil, and Quechua across major platforms. cdt.org/content-mode...
ICYMI: One of our latest blogs by Quinn Anex-Ries looks at the risks of rushing AI adoption across federal agencies — wasting resources, harming the public, creating confusion, and deepening vendor lock-in. Check it out! cdt.org/insights/dep...
December 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
ICYMI: One of our latest blogs by Quinn Anex-Ries looks at the risks of rushing AI adoption across federal agencies — wasting resources, harming the public, creating confusion, and deepening vendor lock-in. Check it out! cdt.org/insights/dep...
CDT AI Governance Lab’s “Assessing AI” report from earlier this year looks at the rise of complex automated systems which demand a robust ecosystem for managing risks and ensuring accountability. cdt.org/insights/ass...
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
CDT AI Governance Lab’s “Assessing AI” report from earlier this year looks at the rise of complex automated systems which demand a robust ecosystem for managing risks and ensuring accountability. cdt.org/insights/ass...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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New from CDT: “A Roadmap for Responsible Approaches to AI Memory” by @mbogen.bsky.social & Ruchika Joshi explores how AI systems store, recall, and use info—and what that means for privacy, transparency, and user control. cdt.org/insights/a-r...
December 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
New from CDT: “A Roadmap for Responsible Approaches to AI Memory” by @mbogen.bsky.social & Ruchika Joshi explores how AI systems store, recall, and use info—and what that means for privacy, transparency, and user control. cdt.org/insights/a-r...