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Derrick Cogburn

@derrickcogburn.bsky.social
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Scholar. Teacher. Sailor: Full Professor @AmericanU @KogodBiz & @ausis | Director idppglobal.org and internetgovernancelab.org | Data scientist doing #TextAnalysis #NLP using #AI #ML #LLMs #Python #RStats #Positron #HPC #a11y #CSCW #HCI

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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Image of armed National Guard surrounding ballot drop box triggers concern in DC - NBC Washington
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The polls in the room were interesting as well. :-)
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Thanks for being there!
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We 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.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Agreed! It was an absolutely fantastic discussion. Thank you for kicking off the panel, and getting us started in the right direction. I look forward to continuing the discussion.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Monza! Kimi. My goodness!!!
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Sorry to hear all this. Hang in there!
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We’re close but not exactly. I build #Streamlit apps in #Positron but deploy them directly to #PositConnectCloud from #GitHub.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Dr. 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
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Buttigieg: 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.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Buttigieg: 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.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 13/07/2026
The 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.
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Europe Takes Step Toward Possible Social Media Ban for Children
After the release of a new report, the European Commission is considering changing the rules across the 27-nation bloc.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
This is stunning. Thank you for sharing.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Michelle 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.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/06/2026
Obama 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"
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Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
If 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
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
This was an absolutely wonderful ceremony. I can’t wait to visit the library.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
We had a wonderful conversation. Thank you for making the recording available.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I’m looking forward to our conversation. Please join us!
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TPRC @tprconference.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Join 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
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sisresearch.bsky.social @sisresearch.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Join @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...
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
I’m looking forward to participating in this discussion. Please join us!
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
The Canvas hack is a new kind of ransomware debacle - WIRED
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
The landing technique of Swans 🦢
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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 04/05/2026
NASA 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)
Crescent Earth and some delicious lens flareCrescent Earth seen beyond the MoonCrescent Earth behind the MoonThe Moon eclipsing the Sun, with the corona and zodiacal light forming a diffuse glow behind the satellite
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Congratulations!
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Business Insider @businessinsider.com · 04/05/2026
The vast majority of that capital came from Alphabet's Waymo, which announced a $16 billion raise in February. bit.ly/4dmxWmf
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Waymo swallowed this year's AV funding boom
The Autonomous Vehicle sector saw the largest capital backing its seen in more than 10 years, but the money concentrated toward fewer companies.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
We 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.
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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Professor 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/3Omqgae
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What 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.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
I 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...
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Updates to GitHub Copilot interaction data usage policy
From 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.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
All!
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
That was thoroughly enjoyable! Outstanding.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Ok, that “neighbors” commercial by Rocket is probably my favorite so far.
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WIRED @wired.com · 30/01/2026
Even 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...
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Silicon Valley Tech Workers Are Campaigning to Get ICE Out of US Cities
Even 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.
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Business Insider @businessinsider.com · 30/01/2026
No matter their industries, many successful women swear by incorporating exercise into their daily routines to boost energy and mental health.
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Successful 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.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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White House drafts order directing Justice Department to sue states that pass AI regulations
The 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.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Paul McCartney joins music industry protest against AI with silent track
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Grijalva: 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.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
sched.co/2AFWK
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DC Startup & Tech Week 2025: Automations, Agents & the New Rules of P...
View more about this event at DC Startup & Tech Week 2025
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Kenny 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
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
These are great. Thanks. I’m going to try some of them. I’ll look at my list tomorrow to see if I have any to suggest.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
I wondered how long it would take for this response to the unusual meeting. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Marine colonel quits after 24 years citing concern for future of US under Trump
Resignation, coinciding with Hegseth’s partisan speech, was over Trump flouting constitution, Doug Krugman writes
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
I’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.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Thanks 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.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
“without a stated reason” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals
The 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.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Thank you! Our research team @idpp.bsky.social really enjoyed working on this project and sharing our insights on CRPD implementation at global, regional, and national levels.
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Thank 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.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 09/09/2025
Q: 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
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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Senate 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.”
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