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March 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM

New Survey Research from CDT Reveals Educators’ Struggle with Generative AI Detection, Discipline, and Distrust

NEW FROM CDT   Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) released a new survey research report about teachers’ experiences during the 2023-24 school year with generative AI policies, training …

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March 26, 2024 at 6:45 PM

The EU’s AI Act Is Finalized; a Mixed Bag for Human Rights

MARCH NEWSLETTER   The EU’s AI Act Is Finalized; a Mixed Bag for Human Rights Earlier this month, the European Parliament agreed to the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act, a landmark piece of le…

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February 23, 2024 at 4:20 PM

CDT Weighs in on U.S. Government Progress on AI EO

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER   CDT Weighs in on U.S. Government Progress on AI EO In October of 2023, the Biden Administration issued its Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Developmen…

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January 31, 2024 at 4:50 PM

SCOTUS to Hear Key Free Expression Cases in February and March

JANUARY NEWSLETTER   SCOTUS to Hear Key Free Expression Cases in February and March In February and March of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear several cases key to online…

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December 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM

CDT December Newsletter (& Happy Holidays!)

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER   Graphic that says "Happy Holidays" with blue snowflakes, the CDT logo, and a photograph of the CDT staff taken at Tech Prom 2023. Interoperability and Innovation: Striking a Balan…

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November 21, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Save the Date — #GivingTuesday is on November 28

Celebrate #GivingTuesday with CDT In one week, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) will take part in the international day of generosity, #GivingTuesday, and we hope to count you among our supporters.  From AI governance, to online privacy, to advancing informed, secure and accessib…

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November 15, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Lessons from Young Users on Handling Unwanted Messages Online

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER   Lessons from Young Users on Handling Unwanted Messages Online Last week, CDT released a new study — ”More Tools, More Control: Lessons from Young Users on Handling Unwan…

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November 1, 2023 at 2:31 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on Artists on AI

AI is everywhere, including in the art world. Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere.   At the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), we advocate for the responsible use and development of AI systems, addressing issues such as: how artificial intelligence can affect civil rights and…

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October 27, 2023 at 2:25 PM

AI Regulation Heats Up

U.S. NEWSLETTER   AI Regulation Heats Up It’s a big few weeks for the conversation around regulating artificial intelligence: CDT President and CEO Alexandra Reeve Givens spoke Tuesday at the …

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October 26, 2023 at 8:31 PM

One week until CDT’s Tech Prom!

Join CDT on November 2 Last Call for Tickets!Don’t miss your chance to join us for CDT’s Tech Prom 2023! Join friends and fellow leaders from the tech policy space for an evening of conversation and connections on Thursday, November 2 at The Anthem.    Sponsorships have sold out, so be sure to p…

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October 20, 2023 at 1:06 PM

Today is the last day to sponsor Tech Prom

Join CDT on November 2 Last Call for SponsorsDon’t miss your chance to join us for CDT’s Tech Prom! Connect with friends and fellow leaders in tech policy for an evening of fun and networking on Thursday, November 2 at The Anthem.    We are 94% toward our goal — and need a handful of supporters…

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September 29, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Tackling the Challenges of Countering Election Disinformation

U.S. NEWSLETTER   Tackling the Challenges of Countering Election Disinformation In a new CDT report, Seismic Shifts: How Economic, Technological, and Political Trends are Challenging Independe…

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September 21, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Tech Prom—featuring special musical guest...

Will we see you there? Featuring ‘Round Midnight Join us on Thursday November 2nd at the Anthem for D.C.’s tech policy celebration! Starting at 8 p.m., we’ll be joined by top D.C. band ‘Round Midnight. Sponsorships and tickets — including special late-night tickets to the concert and desse…

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September 20, 2023 at 2:01 PM

New CDT Research Highlights Rising Civil Rights Concerns Around School Tech

NEW FROM CDT   New Survey and Legal Research from CDT Highlights Rising Civil Rights Concerns Around School Tech Educational data and technology are becoming increasingly entrenched in schools, and are pois…

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August 25, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Tech Prom rates are increasing soon

Act now before prices increase! Rates Increase September 1! Don’t miss out on your chance to attend CDT’s Tech Prom at the advance rate. Pledges made prior to September 1 will be honored at the discounted advance rate. Space is filling up fast — act now to secure your spot today! Join us on No…

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August 23, 2023 at 7:16 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on FISA Reform

Before searching for an American’s private communications, get a warrant. Before searching for an American’s private communications, get a warrant.    Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) — which allows the government to engage in warrantless surveillance targeted a…

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August 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM

The Summer of AI

U.S. NEWSLETTER   The Summer of AI In the summer of 2023, hype about artificial intelligence (AI) and its harms have dominated headlines. From generative AI to deepfakes, from the use of AI in…

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August 1, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Abuses of the FBI’s Authority Under Section 702 of FISA Should Force It to Get a Warrant

U.S. NEWSLETTER   Abuses of the FBI’s Authority Under Section 702 of FISA Should Force It to Get a Warrant Last month, a new opinion by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) revea…

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July 13, 2023 at 8:01 PM

#TechPromCDT is coming

Only four months to go Join Us at #TechPromCDT The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is counting down the time until we can celebrate at this year’s Tech Prom! Mark your calendar on November 2, 2023 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. for an evening of mixing and mingling with leaders in…

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June 30, 2023 at 5:37 PM

Corrected link: Our 2022 Annual Report

NEW FROM CDT   Dear Friend of CDT, Today, I’m pleased to share the 2022 CDT Annual Report, “A Path Forward for Democracy.” From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Biden Administration’s inaugural Summit for Democracy to th…

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June 30, 2023 at 5:01 PM

New from CDT: Our 2022 Annual Report

NEW FROM CDT   Dear Friend of CDT, Today, I’m pleased to share the 2022 CDT Annual Report, “A Path Forward for Democracy.” From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Biden Administration’s inaugural Summit for Democracy to th…

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June 29, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Data Privacy and Reproductive Rights, One Year After Dobbs

JUNE NEWSLETTER   One Year After Dobbs At the one-year mark of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, CDT President and CEO Alexandra Reeve Givens publis…

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June 8, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Join us at #TechPromCDT

Tech Prom is coming! Join Us at #TechPromCDT The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is thrilled to announce this year’s Tech Prom! Mark your calendar on November 2, 2023 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. for an evening of mixing and mingling with leaders in the tech policy space. You wo…

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May 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM

NEW: CDT Research Identifies Key Shortcomings of Large Language Models Used to Analyze Non-English Languages

NEW FROM CDT   CDT Research Identifies Key Shortcomings of Large Language Models Used to Analyze Non-English Languages Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology released a new report t…

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May 19, 2023 at 7:10 PM

EU AI Act Advances; SCOTUS Protects Free Speech Online; Companies Move to Protect Against Bluetooth Tracker Misuse

MAY NEWSLETTER   The EU AI Act Advances Last week saw a major step forward for the EU’s proposed Artificial Intelligence Act. Two key committees in the European Parliament finally advanced th…

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April 28, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Shaping the AI Systems of the Future

APRIL NEWSLETTER   Shaping the AI Systems of the Future As the achievements and missteps of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems have dominated headlines in recent weeks, everyone …

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April 26, 2023 at 6:17 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on AI

AI goes beyond generating text or photos Artificial intelligence is taking over headlines.    From ChatGPT to Bard, to MidJourney and beyond, generative artificial intelligence has been dominating headlines. But “AI” involves far more than these quickly-evolving generative text and image tool…

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March 17, 2023 at 1:00 PM

CDT President and CEO Testifies on Privacy Legislation & AI Risks

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter — March Edition MARCH NEWSLETTER   CDT President and CEO Testifies on Privacy Legislation & AI Risks In early March, CDT President and CEO Alexandra Givens testified…

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February 17, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Next Week at the Supreme Court

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter — February Edition FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER   Next Week at the Supreme Court Next week, oral arguments will take place before the U.S. Supreme Court in Gonzalez v. Google, th…

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January 31, 2023 at 10:45 PM

How to Widen Researcher Access to Data and Protect Privacy

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter — January Edition JANUARY NEWSLETTER   How to Widen Researcher Access to Data and Protect Privacy In the U.S. and EU, regulators’ attention is increasingly focused on tr…

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January 27, 2023 at 2:31 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on 2023 Priorities

A high-stakes year in the U.S., EU and globally This is shaping up to be an impactful year for tech policy.    As 2023 kicks off, the technology policy landscape continues to shift. In the U.S., the 118th Congress will tackle tech issues anew, and the Supreme Court will issue decisions in ke…

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December 22, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Content Moderation Draws Focus as 2022 Winds Down

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter — December Edition DECEMBER NEWSLETTER   Content Moderation Draws Focus as 2022 Winds Down As 2022 draws to a close, how social media companies moderate content is a hot…

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December 5, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Starting Tomorrow: "The Future of Speech Online"

YOU'RE INVITED   The Future of Speech Online: The Supreme Court’s Pivotal Term For the past 25 years, law around content moderation and the liability of online intermediaries in the …

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November 30, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Next Week: Join Us for "The Future of Speech Online"

YOU'RE INVITED   The Future of Speech Online: The Supreme Court’s Pivotal Term For the past 25 years, law around content moderation and the liability of online intermediaries in the …

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November 22, 2022 at 3:19 PM

Two Weeks Until "The Future of Speech Online"

YOU'RE INVITED   The Future of Speech Online: The Supreme Court’s Pivotal Term For the past 25 years, law around content moderation and the liability of online intermediaries in the …

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November 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Women of Color U.S. Political Candidates Targeted with Worst Online Abuse

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter — November Edition NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER   Women of Color U.S. Political CandidatesTargeted with Worst Online Abuse Recently, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CD…

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November 15, 2022 at 2:02 PM

RSVP Now for CDT's 6th Annual "Future of Speech Online"

YOU'RE INVITED   The Future of Speech Online: The Supreme Court’s Pivotal Term For the past 25 years, law around content moderation and the liability of online intermediaries in the …

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November 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM

You're Invited: The Future of Speech Online 2023

YOU'RE INVITED   The Future of Speech Online: The Supreme Court’s Pivotal Term  For the past 25 years, law around content moderation and the liability of online intermediaries in the…

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November 1, 2022 at 4:03 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on Election Integrity

We are fighting to protect our democracy There is only one week until the 2022 midterm elections; voter confidence has never been more important. While the 2020 election was considered the most secure election in American history, confidence in our elections has split along partisan lines. Pr…

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October 25, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Save the Dates, Dec. 6-8: The Future of Speech Online

SAVE THE DATE   The Future of Speech Online: The Supreme Court’s Pivotal Term  For the past 25 years, the landscape around content moderation and the liability of online intermediaries in the United States ha…

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October 21, 2022 at 6:57 PM

Today, CDT Celebrates Global Encryption Day

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter — October Edition OCTOBER NEWSLETTER   CDT Welcomes the White House's AI Bill of Rights Earlier this month, CDT welcomed the White House’s release of a Blueprint for an …

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September 27, 2022 at 4:46 PM

Correction: ONE week until CDT's Tech Prom!

See you on October 6 Last Call for Tickets! Don’t miss your chance to join us for CDT's Tech Prom 2022! Join friends and fellow leaders from the tech policy space for an evening of conversation and connections on Thursday, October 6, at The Anthem. Sponsorships have sold out, so be sure to …

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September 27, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Two weeks until CDT's Tech Prom!

Join CDT on October 6 Last Call for Tickets! Don’t miss your chance to join us for CDT's Tech Prom 2022! Join friends and fellow leaders from the tech policy space for an evening of conversation and connections on Thursday, October 6, at The Anthem. Sponsorships have sold out, so be sure to…

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September 22, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Learning to Share: Lessons on Data-Sharing

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter - September Edition SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER   Learning to Share: Lessons on Data-Sharing To answer important public policy questions and understand the effects of social me…

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September 1, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Join us for this year’s Tech Prom!

Join CDT on October 6th Standard Rate Increases September 5! Don’t miss your chance to join us at Tech Prom at the standard rate!  Tech Prom takes place on Wednesday, October 6, 2022. Sponsor rates increase on Monday, September 5, so if you’ve not yet purchased your ticket, now is the time to…

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August 19, 2022 at 1:20 PM

Federal Consumer Privacy Gains Traction

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter - August Edition AUGUST NEWSLETTER   Federal Consumer Privacy Gains Traction Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has begun exploring rules to…

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August 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM

New Research: Students and Teachers Warn That Schools’ Use of Monitoring Software Is Harming Students

NEW FROM CDT   New Research: Students and Teachers Warn That Schools’ Use of Monitoring Software Is Harming Students As schools and districts have considerably expanded their use of technology in recent yea…

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July 27, 2022 at 8:01 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on Protecting Reproductive Health Information

We are fighting to protect your privacy The Dobbs decision has far-reaching implications, for all of us. Late last month, the Supreme Court passed down its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning almost fifty years of constitutional protections for reproductive…

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July 21, 2022 at 7:31 PM

The 90’s are coming to Tech Prom!

Will we see you there? Featuring White Ford Bronco The 90’s are back, and so are we! Join CDT’s Tech Prom in-person on Thursday, October 6, 2022  at The Anthem.    This year’s in-person event will host White Ford Bronco during the evening’s reception. Get ready to be transported back in tim…

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July 21, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Fighting Disinformation About Ballot-Marking Devices

CDT’s U.S. Newsletter - July Edition JULY NEWSLETTER   Fighting Disinformation About Ballot-Marking Devices The 2020 election was marked by conspiracy theories and disinformation about the U.…

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