Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We had an exhilarating and wide ranging discussion this afternoon on AI and voting. It was an honor to join this distinguished panel with @shanambroussard.bsky.social and Jared DeMarinis, and to engage with such insightful questions from the Commissioners. I came away with many ideas and next steps. 010
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Dr. Makridis and I had a wonderful conversation exploring the role of management policy and other “complements” in facilitating AI diffusion. Let us know your thoughts. We hope to see you at TPRC this year! @idpp.bsky.social @sisresearch.bsky.social @internetgovlab.bsky.social @kogodbiz.bsky.social 011
Reposted by Derrick CogburnAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Buttigieg: You can see it in the carnival of corruption that is Washington, D.C., today. The leader of the free world flying around in a secondhand jumbo jet from a foreign country while he makes a billion dollars on crypto deals propped up by foreign leaders. 289167175057
Reposted by Derrick CogburnAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Buttigieg: Our political and economic and social systems have been letting us down for a long time. Otherwise, we wouldn't be here. That old status quo, all of that is what led to all of this which is why there's no going back. 823663886
Reposted by Derrick CogburnThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 13/07/2026The European Union on Monday moved closer to barring children from social media, in what would be the largest effort to date in the growing global movement to create age limits for apps like TikTok and Instagram. Here's what to know.nyti.msEurope Takes Step Toward Possible Social Media Ban for ChildrenAfter the release of a new report, the European Commission is considering changing the rules across the 27-nation bloc. 410217
Reposted by Derrick CogburnAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Michelle Obama: You were doing the people's work, rescuing our economy, expanding health care, ending a war, ordering the bin laden raid, saving an auto industry, winning a peace prize. 744211295312
Reposted by Derrick CogburnAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/06/2026Obama shouts out "those ordinary people in the Twin Cities who braved frigid temperatures, risked their own safety, standing shoulder to shoulder to look our for their neighbors and sometimes for strangers because they knew that was the right thing to do" 356237155664
Reposted by Derrick CogburnWill Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 18/06/2026If you watch the Obama Library, the World Cup, and the Knicks parade this afternoon -- and nothing else -- you can actually see the America we're supposed to be at age 250 517278326367
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026This was an absolutely wonderful ceremony. I can’t wait to visit the library. 000
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 12/06/2026We had a wonderful conversation. Thank you for making the recording available. 000
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 11/06/2026I’m looking forward to our conversation. Please join us! 000
Reposted by Derrick CogburnTPRC @tprconference.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Join us June 11 for a FREE live webinar featuring @derrickcogburn.bsky.social broadcasting from the UN, exploring how AI, data, and digital technologies are strengthening disability rights and civic participation. 📅 June 11 ⏰ 10 AM ET 💻 Free Registration: bit.ly/3Q3t5gZ 021
Reposted by Derrick Cogburnsisresearch.bsky.social @sisresearch.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Join @ausis.bsky.social Professor & @idpp.bsky.social Executive Director @derrickcogburn.bsky.social for the launch of the CRPD data dashboard and mobile app next Tuesday at the UN! Register here, or scan the QR code below, to attend the event remotely: american.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 012
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026I’m looking forward to participating in this discussion. Please join us! 000
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 09/05/2026The Canvas hack is a new kind of ransomware debacle - WIRED 010
Reposted by Derrick CogburnContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 04/05/2026The landing technique of Swans 🦢 2424130667
Reposted by Derrick CogburnPaul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 04/05/2026NASA just dropped more than 12,000 photos from the Artemis II mission. It'll take me a few days to go through them all, but so far it's one stunner after another. Link: eol.jsc.nasa.gov/SearchPhotos... Credit: NASA/Artemis II Crew (h/t @jonostrower.com) 6571552711
Reposted by Derrick CogburnBusiness Insider @businessinsider.com · 04/05/2026The vast majority of that capital came from Alphabet's Waymo, which announced a $16 billion raise in February. bit.ly/4dmxWmfbusinessinsider.comWaymo swallowed this year's AV funding boomThe Autonomous Vehicle sector saw the largest capital backing its seen in more than 10 years, but the money concentrated toward fewer companies. 042
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 30/04/2026We took a Waymo in Los Angeles, twice, and absolutely loved the experience. I can’t wait until they are approved for the DMV. Part of what I liked about it was the screen showing how much data the car was taking into consideration, constantly. Cars, pedestrians, trash cans, pets, etc. I felt safe. 000
Reposted by Derrick CogburnAmerican University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Professor and Co-Director of AU’s Internet Governance Lab @derrickcogburn.bsky.social unpacks what a jury decision that found Meta and YouTube negligent for social media harms means for the future of tech in this new Q&A. bit.ly/3Omqgaebit.lyWhat does the Meta and YouTube Ruling Mean for the Future of Tech?SIS professor and Co-Director of AU’s Internet Governance Lab Derrick Cogburn helps unpack the Los Angeles jury decision that found Meta and YouTube negligent in a social media harms trial. 022
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 26/03/2026I just noticed this update on GitHub. Have others been thinking about this announcement, and your choices? I think we will opt out. github.blog/news-insight...github.blogUpdates to GitHub Copilot interaction data usage policyFrom April 24 onward, interaction data from Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ users will be used to train and improve our AI models unless they opt out. 020
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 09/02/2026That was thoroughly enjoyable! Outstanding. 010
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Ok, that “neighbors” commercial by Rocket is probably my favorite so far. 011
Reposted by Derrick CogburnWIRED @wired.com · 30/01/2026Even as Big Tech CEOs curry favor with President Trump, Silicon Valley employees are calling on their bosses to use their influence to help stop his immigration policies. www.wired.com/story/the-bi...wired.comSilicon Valley Tech Workers Are Campaigning to Get ICE Out of US CitiesEven as Big Tech CEOs curry favor with President Trump, Silicon Valley employees are calling on their bosses to use their influence to help stop his immigration policies. 822251
Reposted by Derrick CogburnBusiness Insider @businessinsider.com · 30/01/2026No matter their industries, many successful women swear by incorporating exercise into their daily routines to boost energy and mental health.businessinsider.comSuccessful women say exercise is a core part of their routines. Their essentials include Alo Yoga clothes and an Oura Ring dupe.No matter their industries, many successful women swear by incorporating exercise into their daily routines to boost energy and mental health. 151
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...washingtonpost.comWhite House drafts order directing Justice Department to sue states that pass AI regulationsThe draft order comes after Republicans in Congress failed to pass a federal ban on state AI regulation, as more lawmakers raise concerns about the technology. 010
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Paul McCartney joins music industry protest against AI with silent track 020
Reposted by Derrick CogburnAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Grijalva: I do think that Speaker Johnson misplayed his hand. There are people all over this nation who were out there with signs that said, “Swear her in.” They wouldn’t have even known about me otherwise. Thank you for highlighting how corrupt the system you’re protecting really is. 276230126461
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 23/10/2025sched.co/2AFWKsched.coDC Startup & Tech Week 2025: Automations, Agents & the New Rules of P...View more about this event at DC Startup & Tech Week 2025 010
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Kenny Loggins Slams Donald Trump for Using ‘Danger Zone’ in AI Video Bombing No Kings Protesters With Poop: ‘I Request That My Recording Is Removed Immediately’ - Variety 020
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 17/10/2025I wondered how long it would take for this response to the unusual meeting. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comMarine colonel quits after 24 years citing concern for future of US under TrumpResignation, coinciding with Hegseth’s partisan speech, was over Trump flouting constitution, Doug Krugman writes 020
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 16/10/2025I’m really looking forward to moderating this event tomorrow. My colleagues and I in the @internetgovlab.bsky.social and @idpp.bsky.social are going to have an engaging discussion. 021
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Thanks for sharing this article. We identified some interesting trends in #CRPD and #Disability rights implementation globally, regionally, and nationally. We have much more data to analyze are excited about our upcoming Lightning Talk on Nov 5 at the World Bank’s Law, Justice & Development week. 040
Reposted by Derrick CogburnJoyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 25/09/2025“without a stated reason” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...washingtonpost.comHegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admiralsThe Pentagon has summoned military officials from around the world for a gathering in Virginia. Top generals and their staffs don’t know the reason for the meeting. 2261043348
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Thank you. Our research team at @idpp.bsky.social and beyond enjoyed working on this project, and used @posit.co #positron for our #rstats and #python coding along with a suite of #GenAI tools. Very interesting insights on #CRPD implementation at global, regional, and national levels. 053
Reposted by Derrick CogburnAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 09/09/2025Q: You said the Epstein docs are a hoax that Dems are perpetrating against Trump. You said he didn't sign that check or card. What's the theory since these docs came from Epstein estate? LEAVITT: I did not say the documents are a hoax. I said the entire narrative surrounding Epstein right now is 242981225
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Senate tries to overcome vote-a-rama, infighting to pass megabill - Reuters “”Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame!," Musk posted on X.” 141
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 30/06/2025www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...washingtonpost.comOpinion | Justices need to own the consequences of their injunction rulingThe court has significantly weakened district courts’ ability to halt illegal presidential actions. 030
Reposted by Derrick CogburnKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Sen. Alex Padilla: "If this is how this DHS responds to a senator with a question, I can only imagine what they're doing to farmers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California and throughout the country. We will hold this administration accountable." 287153743908
Reposted by Derrick CogburnChicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 04/06/2025The Chicago Tribune is embarking on a road trip to revisit Route 66 ahead of the 100-year anniversary of the iconic roadway, which spanned eight states and three time zones, stretching from downtown Chicago to the Pacific Ocean.chicagotribune.comOne Century, One Road: Route 66, ‘The Main Street of America,’ turns 100One Century, One Road Route 66, ‘The Main Street of America,’ turns 100 By Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans It was created to connect us, a fused chain of existing road… 67421
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 03/06/2025This is a powerful piece by Robert Reich open.substack.com/pub/robertre...open.substack.comTrump’s Vicious Attack on the American MindHe wants America to be ignorant because ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny 020
Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 14/05/2025This was my immediate concern when I first heard about the plane. 010
Reposted by Derrick CogburnJose M Sallan @jmsallan.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Here is an example of explainable machine learning models (decision tress, random forests and regression) using the #tidymodels #Rstats framework in an important problem: predicting cat adoption: jmsallan.netlify.app/blog/explain...jmsallan.netlify.appExplainable Machine Learning ModelsDescription for the page 041
Reposted by Derrick CogburnGeri Reid @gerireid.com · 09/05/2025Accessibility week is incoming! On Tuesday I'm speaking at London Web Standards alongside @craigabbott.co.uk and Matthew Atkinson. Grab a ticket👇 londonwebstandards.org/events/lwsma... #LWSMay2025 #GAADlondonwebstandards.orgLWS May 2025 - GAAD event | London Web StandardsOur May event is talking place Tuesday 13 May at Greenwich University with a special Accessibility event to coincide with Global Accessibility Awareness Day happen on 15 May. 2128