OpenAI has hundreds of contractors manually read and review ChatGPT prompts so it can "improve" the responses it gives.

Do the possibilities presented by an innovative, open, and free internet inspire you? Do you find yourself engaged in passionate discussions about privacy policies? Are you yearning to put your expert...

Data suggests many candidates are embracing AI this year to boost their image and portray their opponents unfavorably. But whether it will turn out voters remains unclear.

Last year, we published our rubric for what comprehensive and protective location privacy laws should look like, outlining the baseline standards states should meet to shield individuals from pervasiv...

Flock Safety faces a growing public outcry over concerns that its surveillance technology could be misused.

Automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems are facing a moment of public reckoning in the US, writes Jake Laperruque.

Today’s episode takes a deep dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of state-level tech policy, reviewing how legislatures across the country are addressing the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is being used across critical domains such as healthcare, education, employment, and government services, and the urgency to utilize these technologies in such high […]

Current Openingsfind yourself engaged in passionate discussions about privacy policies? Are you yearning to put your expertise to work on internet neutrality legislation? If so, you might be a great f...

Time: 3:00—4:00 PM ET Date: July 23, 2026 As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a more common part of everyone’s lives, how is AI impacting K-12 students and teachers? How can the use of AI in the classroom benefit and enhance student learning? What are the concerns that the education community is raising? This briefing will […]

A legal expert on digital surveillance answers questions from Bolts readers about how police track your personal data, and what public officials could be doing to restrict it.

Eric Null, Director, Privacy & Data Program, Center for Democracy & Technology In this episode of The Data Diva Talks Privacy , Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" speaks with Eric Null, Direc...

A new study by the Center for Democracy & Technology shows how chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Replika and more can lead users down paths they didn't intend.

The new law targets AI used to make important decisions about who gets access to jobs, education, healthcare, housing and other key areas, and could set a precedent for other states.

Requirement to upload documents for the purpose of ‘age verification’ is coming to platforms near you

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RightsCon was delayed by Zambia's Ministry of Information for "thematic issues" and problems with speakers.

The FBI has admitted to purchasing commercially available data to track Americans’ movements and location histories, and Congress has the opportunity to close the data broker loophole and ren…

The state’s approach could create new risks for users while letting tech companies off the hook.

Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office determined that four Kansas school districts have policies that violate the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

A text analysis and visualization of nine triennial rulemaking proceedings under DMCA Section 1201 — mapping more than 55,000 pages of petitions and comments filed since 2000.