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March 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM

March U.S. Newsletter: CDT Report Casts New Light on Global Civil Space Responses to AI in Elections

MARCH U.S. NEWSLETTER  CDT Report Casts New Light on Global Civil Space Responses to AI in Elections Graphic for CDT report, entitled “Adaptation and Innovation: The Civic Space Respo…

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March 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM

🌸Spring Fling 🌸 rates are increasing soon

Act now before prices increase! Advance Rates Increase March 22!   Don’t miss out on your chance to attend CDT’s Spring Fling! Until March 22, tickets are available at a special discounted rate. Space is filling up fast—act now to secure your spot today!   Join us on April 22, 2025 at Dirty H…

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March 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM

CDT’s Value at a Time Like This

CDT's CEO shares thoughts on CDT's work in recent weeks. FROM CDT'S CEO   CDT President & CEO Alexandra Reeve Givens. Friends, Over the last few weeks, the new Administration has been ma…

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March 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM

U.S. Newsletter: Responding to DOGE's Threats to Americans' Privacy and Security

U.S. NEWSLETTER  Responding to DOGE's Threats to Americans' Privacy and Security Over the past few weeks, CDT has been monitoring and responding to the flurry of new policies that impact the w…

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February 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Join us at CDT’s 🌸 Spring Fling 🌸 on April 22nd!

Spring Fling is coming! Join Us at CDT’s Spring Fling   The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is hosting Spring Fling on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 at Dirty Habit in Washington, D.C. Coinciding with IAPP’s Global Privacy Summit, Spring Fling will bring together privacy and AI leader…

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February 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on State Level AI Initiatives

CDT produces groundbreaking research on state level AI initiatives. CDT produces groundbreaking research on state level AI initiatives.   When it comes to artificial intelligence, the huge opportunities — and equally huge risks — demand a smart, effective strategy on the national level. But…

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February 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM

Join us at CDT’s 🌸 Spring Fling 🌸

Spring Fling is coming! Join Us at CDT’s Spring Fling   The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is thrilled to announce the third annual Spring Fling—April 22, 2025 at Dirty Habit at the Hotel Monaco in Washington, D.C.   Spring Fling brings together over 500 privacy and AI leaders …

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January 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM

What We’ve Learned in the Last Week… And Where We Go From Here

CDT’s CEO shares plans for a new policy landscape, and unfolding trends. FROM CDT'S CEO   CDT President & CEO Alexandra Reeve Givens. Dear Friends, As we enter the second week of the new…

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January 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM

January Newsletter: CDT Stands Against Gutting of Independent Government Surveillance Watchdog

JANUARY U.S. NEWSLETTER  CDT Stands Against Gutting of Independent Government Surveillance Watchdog CDT spoke out against an effort this week by President Trump to gut the Privacy and Civil Li…

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January 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Save the Date! CDT’s Spring Fling on April 22nd during IAPP’s Global Summit

Let’s party 🌸 Save the Date!    Mark your calendars, CDT is hosting! Join the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 for this year’s Spring Fling—you won’t want to miss it!   CDT’s Spring Fling brings together over 500 privacy and AI leaders from government, in…

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December 31, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Consider a gift to CDT before midnight

Only 12 hours left! Help us start the new year with critical support   Before we wrap up 2024, please join us by contributing any amount that is meaningful to you.    We have achieved a great deal this year — addressing nonconsensual intimate images, combatting threats to elections, advising…

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December 30, 2024 at 5:35 PM

Celebrate CDT’s 30th Anniversary by donating today

Be an early contributor as we mark CDT’s 30th over the next year   The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) reached an amazing milestone on December 6, 2024: 30 years of leadership in tech policy! From the beginning of the commercial internet, CDT has played a critical role defending h…

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December 27, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Support CDT this holiday season

Help us defend your rights at a pivotal time   I hope the holidays have been joyful and restful for you and your loved ones. As 2024 draws to a close, I am inspired by what our community helped CDT accomplish this year. CDT advised U.S. federal and state policymakers on key issues impacting p…

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December 20, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

These are the times CDT is made for Friends, As the year comes to a close, I want to express my gratitude for your support and partnership throughout the year.  2024 showed how we can impact the way technology affects people’s lives. From shaping AI policy at the state, federal, and internatio…

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December 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM

December Newsletter: New CDT Research Demonstrates Challenges of Moderating Kiswahili Social Media Content

DECEMBER U.S. NEWSLETTER  New CDT Research Demonstrates Challenges of Moderating Kiswahili Social Media Content Last week, CDT released a new report, “Moderating Kiswahili Content on Social Me…

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December 6, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Today is CDT’s 30th Anniversary!

Celebrate 30 Years With Us 30TH ANNIVERSARY   30 Years Strong Thanks to the Support of our Community! For the past three decades, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has been at the forefront of defending civil liberties and advancing digital rights in an ever-evolving technologic…

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December 3, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Today is #GivingTuesday!

Celebrate #GivingTuesday with CDT #GivingTuesday is here! CDT is fighting daily to ensure technology works for people — promoting responsible innovation that protects people’s rights. In the U.S., EU and globally, we’re advising policymakers, developing company best practices, and helping the…

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November 26, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Save the Date — #GivingTuesday is on December 3rd

Celebrate #GivingTuesday with CDT #GivingTuesday is one week from today and the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) hopes you will partner with us in this international day of generosity.  As elections and AI have topped headlines throughout this year, CDT has led pushes for privacy o…

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November 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM

November Newsletter: New CDT Report Examines Approaches to Moderating Livestreamed Content

NOV U.S. NEWSLETTER  New CDT Report Examines Platform Approaches to Moderating Livestreamed Content Through increasingly available “livestreaming” tools, users and content creators around the …

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November 19, 2024 at 7:01 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on Generative AI

CDT is shaping the future of responsible AI. CDT is shaping the future of responsible AI.   Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming inseparable from our day-to-day lives, being used across sectors and by governments and companies alike. As AI evolves — and in particular as generati…

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November 13, 2024 at 7:45 PM

One day until CDT’s Tech Prom!

Join CDT on November 14 Last Call for Tickets! Don’t miss your chance to join us for CDT’s Tech Prom! Gather with friends and fellow leaders from the tech policy space for an evening of conversation and connections on Thursday, November 14 at The Anthem.  Sponsorships have sold out, so be sure…

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October 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM

October Newsletter: Online violence against WOC political candidates, and more

OCTOBER U.S. NEWSLETTER  CDT Research Explores 2024 Rates of Online Violence Against Women of Color Political Candidates When running for political office in the U.S., women, and women of colo…

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October 4, 2024 at 1:26 PM

Tech Prom’s musical guest is…

Will we see you there? Featuring ‘Round Midnight Join us on Thursday, November 14 at the Anthem for D.C.’s tech policy celebration of the year—Tech Prom! Starting at 8:00 PM, we will relive Proms past with special musical guest ‘Round Midnight. Sponsorships and tickets — including specia…

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October 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM

CDT Research Shows AI Chatbots Serve Up Election Misinformation

  CDT Research Shows AI Chatbots Serve Up Election Misinformation As the 2024 United States elections draw closer, chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) have grown in popularity and…

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September 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM

New CDT Research Surfaces Widespread Tech-Powered Sexual Harassment in K-12 Public Schools

NEW FROM CDT   New CDT Research Surfaces Widespread Tech-Powered Sexual Harassment in K-12 Public Schools This morning, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) released new research detailing the p…

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September 12, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Tech Prom rates are increasing soon

Act now before prices increase! Advance Rates Increase September 15! Don’t miss out on your chance to attend CDT’s Tech Prom at the advance rate. Pledges made prior to September 15 will be honored at the discounted advance rate. Space is filling up fast—act now to secure your spot today! Jo…

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August 28, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Real-World Usage Data is Crucial to Better AI Policy

AUGUST NEWSLETTER   Real-World Usage Data is Crucial to Better AI Policy As companies and governments rapidly integrate AI into new systems and domains, policymakers are scrambling to regulate…

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August 21, 2024 at 6:01 PM

CDT’s Spotlight on Election Integriy

We are fighting to protect our democracy 2024 is the single largest election year since the advent of the internet.   More than half of the world’s population, from over 80 countries including some of the world’s largest democracies, are voting this year. This cycle has been dubbed the “Fir…

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August 8, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Tech Prom is coming!

Only three months to go Join Us at Tech Prom This Fall! At CDT we’re counting the days until the tech policy community comes together at this year’s Tech Prom! Mark your calendar for November 14, 2024 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. for an evening of mixing and mingling with leaders in the t…

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July 25, 2024 at 8:20 PM

How Legislation Can Address the Risks Posed by AI in Employment

JULY NEWSLETTER   How Legislation Can Address the Risks Posed by AI in Employment Increasingly, employers are using automated employment decision systems (AEDSs) to evaluate employees and make…

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July 11, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Join us at #TechPromCDT

Tech Prom is coming! Join Us at #TechPromCDT Today’s the day! The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is thrilled to announce the launch of this year’s Tech Prom—November 14, 2024 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.    The event will bring together leaders in the tech policy space for a…

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June 28, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Examining State “Shield Laws” Two Years Post-Dobbs

JUNE NEWSLETTER   Examining State “Shield Laws” Two Years Post-Dobbs Following the Supreme Court’s June 2022 Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, some states have banned or restricted abort…

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June 26, 2024 at 5:16 PM

🎊 Save the Date 🎊- CDT’s Tech Prom on Thursday Nov. 14th

Come party with us! Save the Date for #TechPromCDTThe Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is thrilled to announce this year’s Tech Prom!   Mark your calendar for November 14, 2024 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. for an evening of mixing and mingling with leaders in the tech policy s…

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June 3, 2024 at 6:30 PM

New CDT Report: How to Support Foster Youth Through Data and Technology

NEW FROM CDT   Across the U.S., state and local child welfare agencies serve over 390,000 youth in foster care — a particularly vulnerable population that experiences unique health, educational, and well-b…

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May 23, 2024 at 4:40 PM

CDT AI Governance Lab Tackles Measuring AI Bias

MAY NEWSLETTER   CDT AI Governance Lab Tackles Measuring AI Bias This month, CDT’s AI Governance Lab released its first major report, “Navigating Demographic Measurement for Fairness and Equit…

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April 30, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Is This Federal Privacy Legislation’s Moment?

APRIL NEWSLETTER   Is This Federal Privacy Legislation’s Moment? Earlier this month, CDT VP of Policy Samir Jain testified at a U.S. House hearing on federal privacy legislation and bills aimi…

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March 28, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Next week—CDT’s 🌸Spring Fling🌸

Buy your tickets today! Last Call for Tickets! Don’t miss your chance to attend CDT’s Spring Fling! Join privacy and AI leaders from industry, civil society, and government for an evening of cocktails and good company on Tuesday, April 2 at Dirty Habit.    Sponsorships have sold out, so be sur…

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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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March 21, 2024 at 7:41 PM

Reminder - Join Us for CDT’s 🌸Spring Fling🌸 on April 2nd!

Only two weeks left! Two Weeks Left CDT’s Spring Fling is only 2 weeks away! Join privacy and AI leaders from industry, civil society, and government for an evening of cocktails and good company on Tuesday, April 2 at Dirty Habit. Tomorrow, March 22, is the last day to confirm your sponsorship!…

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March 7, 2024 at 6:30 PM

🌸Spring Fling 🌸is only one month away

Buy your tickets today! One month left!Don’t miss out on your chance to attend CDT’s Spring Fling. Space is filling up fast—act now to secure your spot today!   The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is hosting Spring Fling on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Dirty Habit in Washington, D.C. …

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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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February 15, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Join us at CDT’s 🌸Spring Fling 🌸on April 2nd!

Spring Fling is coming! Join us at Spring Fling!The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is hosting Spring Fling on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Dirty Habit in Washington, D.C. Coinciding with IAPP’s Global Privacy Summit, Spring Fling will bring together privacy leaders from industry, civ…

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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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January 26, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Save the Date for CDT’s Spring Fling during IAPP on April 2nd

Let’s party 🌸 Save the date!Mark your calendars, CDT is hosting! Join the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 for this year’s Spring Fling—you won’t want to miss it! In conjunction with IAPP’s Global Privacy Summit, Spring Fling will bring together privacy …

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January 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Thank You and Happy New Year!

Thanks for getting 2024 off to a great start at CDT! Happy New Year from the CDT team!  Many thanks to you for being a part of our community. We look forward to your continued partnership and support as we put democracy and human rights at the center of the digital age. Here’s to a productive …

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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 29, 2023 at 9:46 PM

Thank you for #GivingTuesday!

You can still make an impact Year after year, we are humbled by our community’s continued support.  Individual donors came together to make #GivingTuesday successful for CDT. We cannot thank enough the supporters who joined us for this international day of generosity. We look forward to our wo…

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November 28, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Today is #GivingTuesday!

Celebrate #GivingTuesday with CDT Today is the big day: #GivingTuesday! CDT is fighting daily to ensure technology works for people – promoting responsible innovation that protects people’s rights. In the U.S., EU and globally, we’re advising policymakers, developing company best practices, an…

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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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