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As the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) heads to a conference committee, CDT has joined a coalition of civil society organizations and cybersecurity experts on a letter that urges negotiators to adopt a bipartisan amendment on secure communications. cdt.org/insights/cdt...
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
As the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) heads to a conference committee, CDT has joined a coalition of civil society organizations and cybersecurity experts on a letter that urges negotiators to adopt a bipartisan amendment on secure communications. cdt.org/insights/cdt...
CDT’s Ruchika Joshi will speak at the IAPP KnowledgeNet event in D.C., “Roots and Risks: Building Ethical AI From the Ground Up.” She’ll join experts from to discuss how to embed data ethics into AI governance.
📅 Nov 17 | 📍Wiley Rein
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📅 Nov 17 | 📍Wiley Rein
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November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
CDT’s Ruchika Joshi will speak at the IAPP KnowledgeNet event in D.C., “Roots and Risks: Building Ethical AI From the Ground Up.” She’ll join experts from to discuss how to embed data ethics into AI governance.
📅 Nov 17 | 📍Wiley Rein
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📅 Nov 17 | 📍Wiley Rein
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This report is absolutely fantastic. A nuanced, expert approach to something that matters a whole heck of a lot, and is absolutely essential to get right
AI systems can unintentionally worsen mental health issues — including eating disorders. CDT’s new report, From Symptoms to Systems, maps out 6 key ways generative AI may contribute to eating disorder-related harms and offers guidance for developers, clinicians & caregivers. cdt.org/insights/fro...
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This report is absolutely fantastic. A nuanced, expert approach to something that matters a whole heck of a lot, and is absolutely essential to get right
AI systems can unintentionally worsen mental health issues — including eating disorders. CDT’s new report, From Symptoms to Systems, maps out 6 key ways generative AI may contribute to eating disorder-related harms and offers guidance for developers, clinicians & caregivers. cdt.org/insights/fro...
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
AI systems can unintentionally worsen mental health issues — including eating disorders. CDT’s new report, From Symptoms to Systems, maps out 6 key ways generative AI may contribute to eating disorder-related harms and offers guidance for developers, clinicians & caregivers. cdt.org/insights/fro...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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TLDR: the convergence of content creators and transnational repression underscores the truly global nature of the internet and the interdependence human rights around the world. Norms, global internet governance, and accountability matter - it's a problem if we let autocrats dictate them
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
TLDR: the convergence of content creators and transnational repression underscores the truly global nature of the internet and the interdependence human rights around the world. Norms, global internet governance, and accountability matter - it's a problem if we let autocrats dictate them
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Having this law on the books will justify policing and surveillance of speech overseas, as well as enforcement through the usual methods (legal harassment, coercion by proxy, document controls, etc), let alone facing repercussions upon return to China from abroad
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Having this law on the books will justify policing and surveillance of speech overseas, as well as enforcement through the usual methods (legal harassment, coercion by proxy, document controls, etc), let alone facing repercussions upon return to China from abroad
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The next piece: transnational repression. People travel! They communicate across borders! Beijing engages in one of the most prolific campaigns of TNR in the world. One of the unique characteristics is the view that the Chinese expats/diaspora are under CCP authority.
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The next piece: transnational repression. People travel! They communicate across borders! Beijing engages in one of the most prolific campaigns of TNR in the world. One of the unique characteristics is the view that the Chinese expats/diaspora are under CCP authority.
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But policy hasn't caught up to reality. @beccabranum.bsky.social and I have a report coming out about US political influencers soon, looking at when company and govt policy do (and don't) apply + risks to democracy. Our blog previews some of the issues in the meantime: cdt.org/insights/thi...
This is Not An #Ad: Political Influencers, Elections, and Information Integrity on Social Media
The rise of political influencers is among the latest ways that digital technology has changed how campaigns interact with voters and how voters engage with politics. CDT’s research in this area is de...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
But policy hasn't caught up to reality. @beccabranum.bsky.social and I have a report coming out about US political influencers soon, looking at when company and govt policy do (and don't) apply + risks to democracy. Our blog previews some of the issues in the meantime: cdt.org/insights/thi...
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We're only beginning to grapple with the shift to creators as major informers in the US. Last week Mamdani gave a creators-only press conference (h/t @taylorlorenz.bsky.social) - it's the cool new way to engage people in politics. We ❤️ democratic participation www.usermag.co/p/zohran-jus...
Zohran just hosted the first press conference exclusively for content creators
The event reached more than 77.3 million users across social platforms.
www.usermag.co
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
We're only beginning to grapple with the shift to creators as major informers in the US. Last week Mamdani gave a creators-only press conference (h/t @taylorlorenz.bsky.social) - it's the cool new way to engage people in politics. We ❤️ democratic participation www.usermag.co/p/zohran-jus...
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I raise it because it speaks to the importance of these non-traditional sources online. Individual people/creators hold so much power and value.
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I raise it because it speaks to the importance of these non-traditional sources online. Individual people/creators hold so much power and value.
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First up: influencers. This is a law dictating who can talk about what in the name of combatting misinfo. Clear violation of the right to free expression (yes I know it's China, but bear with me). Even the short list of issues here could impact political speech
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
First up: influencers. This is a law dictating who can talk about what in the name of combatting misinfo. Clear violation of the right to free expression (yes I know it's China, but bear with me). Even the short list of issues here could impact political speech
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I missed this last week - but wow what a convergence of what it means to be online in 2025. We're at the combination political-influencers-disinformation-transnational-repression-pizza-hut 🧵 www.cnbctv18.com/world/chinas...
China's new influencer law wants only degree-holders to discuss sensitive topics - CNBC TV18
Here's everything you need to know about the new influencer law in China and why it has sparked a debate over "freedom of speech" online.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I missed this last week - but wow what a convergence of what it means to be online in 2025. We're at the combination political-influencers-disinformation-transnational-repression-pizza-hut 🧵 www.cnbctv18.com/world/chinas...
Staff Spotlight: DeVan Hankerson Madrigal 🌟
DeVan is CDT’s State Policy Analyst & Research Manager, advancing research and policy to protect digital rights and promote equitable tech access. cdt.org/staff/devan-...
DeVan is CDT’s State Policy Analyst & Research Manager, advancing research and policy to protect digital rights and promote equitable tech access. cdt.org/staff/devan-...
November 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Staff Spotlight: DeVan Hankerson Madrigal 🌟
DeVan is CDT’s State Policy Analyst & Research Manager, advancing research and policy to protect digital rights and promote equitable tech access. cdt.org/staff/devan-...
DeVan is CDT’s State Policy Analyst & Research Manager, advancing research and policy to protect digital rights and promote equitable tech access. cdt.org/staff/devan-...
New report from CDT’s Hannah Quay-de la Vallee + @thakurdhanaraj.bsky.social, & guest author Morgan Badurak introduces a rubric to evaluate transparency from edtech vendors. cdt.org/insights/ope...
November 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
New report from CDT’s Hannah Quay-de la Vallee + @thakurdhanaraj.bsky.social, & guest author Morgan Badurak introduces a rubric to evaluate transparency from edtech vendors. cdt.org/insights/ope...
“In a recent survey by CDT, a nonprofit civil-liberties body, 29% of responding teachers whose schools participate in monitoring said students’ personal devices were also tracked by their schools through apps, browser extensions or network filters.“
Chatbots Are Sparking a New Era of Student Surveillance
As US educators embrace AI in the classroom, firms are selling software to flag mentions of self-harm, raising concerns over privacy and control.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“In a recent survey by CDT, a nonprofit civil-liberties body, 29% of responding teachers whose schools participate in monitoring said students’ personal devices were also tracked by their schools through apps, browser extensions or network filters.“
“‘DHS effectively collapsing different government databases into one is a privacy and practical disaster,’ said @isabelalinzer.bsky.social, elections and democracy fellow at the Center for Democracy and Technology, in a statement.“
DHS Expands Immigration Database to Include US Citizens, Voter Data
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formalized changes to its federal immigration database, expanding its purpose to include voter registration and verification for both noncitizens and U.S. citizens.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
“‘DHS effectively collapsing different government databases into one is a privacy and practical disaster,’ said @isabelalinzer.bsky.social, elections and democracy fellow at the Center for Democracy and Technology, in a statement.“
In CDT’s latest blog, Andy Crawford explains why it’s time for Congress and US DOT to step up and protect travelers’ privacy — even at 30,000 feet.
Totally Exposed at 30,000 Feet
Airlines know an awful lot about their customers. They know where they travel to and from and when they do it. They know their names, contact information, frequent flyer numbers, credit card numbers, and details from travel documents like driver’s licenses or passports. They collect data about individual passengers’ meal preferences, seat assignments, and the […]
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November 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
In CDT’s latest blog, Andy Crawford explains why it’s time for Congress and US DOT to step up and protect travelers’ privacy — even at 30,000 feet.
📢 Applications are open for CDT’s Summer 2026 Internship Program until February 1!
Join DC’s leading tech policy organization and work on critical issues like AI governance, privacy, and digital equity — or help amplify our mission through strategic comms & fundraising.
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Join DC’s leading tech policy organization and work on critical issues like AI governance, privacy, and digital equity — or help amplify our mission through strategic comms & fundraising.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
📢 Applications are open for CDT’s Summer 2026 Internship Program until February 1!
Join DC’s leading tech policy organization and work on critical issues like AI governance, privacy, and digital equity — or help amplify our mission through strategic comms & fundraising.
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Join DC’s leading tech policy organization and work on critical issues like AI governance, privacy, and digital equity — or help amplify our mission through strategic comms & fundraising.
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Facial recognition errors can have life-altering consequences. In @techpolicypress.bsky.social, CDT’s @jakelaperruque.bsky.social warns that ICE’s new approach — treating AI matches as definitive IDs — violates currently-understood DHS policy and endangers civil liberties.
ICE’s Reckless Reliance on Facial Recognition Puts Us All In Danger | TechPolicy.Press
Jake Laperruque raises the alarm on ICE’s reckless use of facial recognition and its risks for wrongful detainment.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Facial recognition errors can have life-altering consequences. In @techpolicypress.bsky.social, CDT’s @jakelaperruque.bsky.social warns that ICE’s new approach — treating AI matches as definitive IDs — violates currently-understood DHS policy and endangers civil liberties.
This year’s Future of Speech Online, co-hosted by CDT & Stand Together Trust, tackled “The Age of Constitutional Evasion” — examining how govt pressure on private actors shapes online speech and tests free expression.
📺 Watch Day 1: www.youtube.com/watc...
📺 Watch Day 2: www.youtube.com/watc...
📺 Watch Day 1: www.youtube.com/watc...
📺 Watch Day 2: www.youtube.com/watc...
November 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This year’s Future of Speech Online, co-hosted by CDT & Stand Together Trust, tackled “The Age of Constitutional Evasion” — examining how govt pressure on private actors shapes online speech and tests free expression.
📺 Watch Day 1: www.youtube.com/watc...
📺 Watch Day 2: www.youtube.com/watc...
📺 Watch Day 1: www.youtube.com/watc...
📺 Watch Day 2: www.youtube.com/watc...
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Election officials shouldn’t have to face growing danger with shrinking support. We can’t let threat actors set the terms for voter participation. Election security must remain a national security priority.
November 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Election officials shouldn’t have to face growing danger with shrinking support. We can’t let threat actors set the terms for voter participation. Election security must remain a national security priority.
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These NJ threats remind us: protecting democracy means protecting the people and places where democracy happens. That requires continued investment in cyber and physical security — every election.
November 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
These NJ threats remind us: protecting democracy means protecting the people and places where democracy happens. That requires continued investment in cyber and physical security — every election.
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And unlike in past cycles, CISA did not issue public guidance this year about likely threats to voting operations. That leaves state and local officials with less warning and fewer resources — even as threats increase.
November 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
And unlike in past cycles, CISA did not issue public guidance this year about likely threats to voting operations. That leaves state and local officials with less warning and fewer resources — even as threats increase.
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But today, that capacity has been significantly degraded. CISA has cut red teams, incident responders, and regional election security advisors. The EI-ISAC — which once provided real-time threat sharing — has been completely defunded by CISA.
November 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
But today, that capacity has been significantly degraded. CISA has cut red teams, incident responders, and regional election security advisors. The EI-ISAC — which once provided real-time threat sharing — has been completely defunded by CISA.