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This is our last thread here at Accountable Tech. But the good news is, the fight continues with our partner, @designitforus.bsky.social – and they’re just getting started.
August 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
This is our last thread here at Accountable Tech. But the good news is, the fight continues with our partner, @designitforus.bsky.social – and they’re just getting started.
Meet @designitforus.bsky.social! Our youth-led partner, fighting for a safer digital world, especially for young people. Having grown up online, they’ve got the lived experience to know just how Big Tech harms young people, and how to fix it.
August 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Meet @designitforus.bsky.social! Our youth-led partner, fighting for a safer digital world, especially for young people. Having grown up online, they’ve got the lived experience to know just how Big Tech harms young people, and how to fix it.
We’ve got a big announcement: After five years of working with advocates like you to hold Big Tech accountable, we’ve made the decision to wind down operations.
August 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We’ve got a big announcement: After five years of working with advocates like you to hold Big Tech accountable, we’ve made the decision to wind down operations.
This is extremely concerning and a major overreach:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/u...
July 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This is extremely concerning and a major overreach:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/u...
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Statement on Senate’s Rejection of AI Moratorium accountabletech.org/statements/a...
July 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Statement on Senate’s Rejection of AI Moratorium accountabletech.org/statements/a...
Big Tech companies already have our data and more money than they could ever need. Now, they’re taking that power to the military to create weapons of war. qz.com/tech-ai-mili...
June 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Big Tech companies already have our data and more money than they could ever need. Now, they’re taking that power to the military to create weapons of war. qz.com/tech-ai-mili...
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Commends New York State Senate on Passage of RAISE Act, Urges Gov. Hochul to Sign: accountabletech.org/statements/a...
June 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Commends New York State Senate on Passage of RAISE Act, Urges Gov. Hochul to Sign: accountabletech.org/statements/a...
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Statement on Vermont’s Historic Passage of Vermont Kids Code accountabletech.org/statements/a...
June 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Statement on Vermont’s Historic Passage of Vermont Kids Code accountabletech.org/statements/a...
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Statement on the Vermont Legislature’s Passage of the Age Appropriate Design Code accountabletech.org/statements/a...
May 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Statement on the Vermont Legislature’s Passage of the Age Appropriate Design Code accountabletech.org/statements/a...
Earlier today, Vermonters of all ages showed up to support the #VTKidsCode. They’re working hard to demand legislation that will make kids safer online.
Vermont, contact your lawmakers and ask them to pass the VT Kids Code now: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Vermont, contact your lawmakers and ask them to pass the VT Kids Code now: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
May 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Earlier today, Vermonters of all ages showed up to support the #VTKidsCode. They’re working hard to demand legislation that will make kids safer online.
Vermont, contact your lawmakers and ask them to pass the VT Kids Code now: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Vermont, contact your lawmakers and ask them to pass the VT Kids Code now: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Accountable Tech asked five young people in @designitforus.bsky.social to test Instagram Teen Accounts, which are meant to protect teens online.
Our participants found that these accounts don't always live up to Meta’s promises. accountabletech.org/research/sca...
Our participants found that these accounts don't always live up to Meta’s promises. accountabletech.org/research/sca...
May 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Accountable Tech asked five young people in @designitforus.bsky.social to test Instagram Teen Accounts, which are meant to protect teens online.
Our participants found that these accounts don't always live up to Meta’s promises. accountabletech.org/research/sca...
Our participants found that these accounts don't always live up to Meta’s promises. accountabletech.org/research/sca...
With millions of teens using Instagram and being automatically placed into Instagram Teen Accounts, we worked with five members of @designitforus.bsky.social to see if these accounts actually create a safer online experience. Check out what we found.
May 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
With millions of teens using Instagram and being automatically placed into Instagram Teen Accounts, we worked with five members of @designitforus.bsky.social to see if these accounts actually create a safer online experience. Check out what we found.
PRESS RELEASE: [REPORT] Instagram Teen Accounts Recommend Body Shaming, Hateful, and Sexual Content to Young Users
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accountabletech.org/statements/r...
May 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
PRESS RELEASE: [REPORT] Instagram Teen Accounts Recommend Body Shaming, Hateful, and Sexual Content to Young Users
accountabletech.org/statements/r...
accountabletech.org/statements/r...
URGENT: Congress just proposed banning state/local AI regulation for 10 YEARS — including regulations around deepfakes and AI exposing kids to adult content. States couldn't protect us as this field continues to grow. Call your Representative and tell them to speak out against this: (202) 224-3121
May 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
URGENT: Congress just proposed banning state/local AI regulation for 10 YEARS — including regulations around deepfakes and AI exposing kids to adult content. States couldn't protect us as this field continues to grow. Call your Representative and tell them to speak out against this: (202) 224-3121
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Statement on Eastern District of Virginia’s Ruling Against Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly accountabletech.org/statements/a...
April 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Statement on Eastern District of Virginia’s Ruling Against Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly accountabletech.org/statements/a...
[1/2] Massachusetts lawmakers are considering two powerful privacy bills:
📱 H.78 – The MA Consumer Data Privacy Act
📍 H.86 – The Location Shield Act
These bills would give residents real control over how their sensitive data—like location and app activity—is collected and used.
📱 H.78 – The MA Consumer Data Privacy Act
📍 H.86 – The Location Shield Act
These bills would give residents real control over how their sensitive data—like location and app activity—is collected and used.
April 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
[1/2] Massachusetts lawmakers are considering two powerful privacy bills:
📱 H.78 – The MA Consumer Data Privacy Act
📍 H.86 – The Location Shield Act
These bills would give residents real control over how their sensitive data—like location and app activity—is collected and used.
📱 H.78 – The MA Consumer Data Privacy Act
📍 H.86 – The Location Shield Act
These bills would give residents real control over how their sensitive data—like location and app activity—is collected and used.
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Condemns Trump Administration’s Illegal Firing of FTC Commissioners accountabletech.org/statements/a...
March 18, 2025 at 11:21 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Condemns Trump Administration’s Illegal Firing of FTC Commissioners accountabletech.org/statements/a...
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Statement on Court’s Decision to Grant Preliminary Injunction Against the California Age Appropriate Design Code
accountabletech.org/statements/a...
accountabletech.org/statements/a...
March 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Statement on Court’s Decision to Grant Preliminary Injunction Against the California Age Appropriate Design Code
accountabletech.org/statements/a...
accountabletech.org/statements/a...
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Statement on Senate passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act accountabletech.org/statements/a...
February 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Accountable Tech Statement on Senate passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act accountabletech.org/statements/a...
PRESS RELEASE: 50+ Civil Society Groups Urge Democratic States to Protect Individual Data, Privacy Under Trump accountabletech.org/statements/5...
February 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
PRESS RELEASE: 50+ Civil Society Groups Urge Democratic States to Protect Individual Data, Privacy Under Trump accountabletech.org/statements/5...
Hey. None of this is normal. This is an oligarchical government takeover by the wealthiest person in the world.
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
February 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Hey. None of this is normal. This is an oligarchical government takeover by the wealthiest person in the world.
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
Accountable Tech Statement on on NetChoice Lawsuit Against Maryland Kids Code accountabletech.org/statements/a...
February 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Accountable Tech Statement on on NetChoice Lawsuit Against Maryland Kids Code accountabletech.org/statements/a...
Yup, and he's probably still got more to do.
January 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Yup, and he's probably still got more to do.
Accountable Tech Statement on Meta’s $25 Million January 6th Settlement. accountabletech.org/statements/a...
January 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Accountable Tech Statement on Meta’s $25 Million January 6th Settlement. accountabletech.org/statements/a...
Incredible headline. www.404media.co/email/855bf8...
January 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Incredible headline. www.404media.co/email/855bf8...