AI Marketing as a Trojan Horse
AI marketing technologies would be troubling even if they just stayed in the advertising and selling domains.
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Learnings from the Survivor Advocate Network workshop
Building networks of those fighting common problems can help advocates amplify their stories.
Designing Equitable Algorithms for Criminal Justice Reform
One of the most consequential—and controversial—use of algorithms is in the criminal justice system.
Algorithmic Bias or Fairness: The Importance of the Economic Context
Ultimately, it may be undesirable to regulate targeting on a global basis for all ads.
Encryption Backdoors are a Dangerous Idea
Encryption backdoors are a dangerous Idea and national security and intelligence leaders around the world agree.
Don’t Believe Every AI You See
AI is not, and will not be, perfect.
NTIA’s Consumer Privacy Proposal is a Good Start but Needs Improvements
OTI filed comments with the NTIA weighing in on the development of the administration’s approach to consumer privacy.
OTI Announces Staff Transitions
Open Technology Institute names Sarah Morris as new Deputy Director, and adds two new Policy Staff, Becky Chao and Spandana Singh.
Pressing Facebook for More Transparency and Accountability Around Content Moderation
Facebook should implement more meaningful due process around the social network’s moderation of content on its platform.
Arizona State University and OTI Launch “AI Policy Futures”
New project uses science fiction as a tech policy tool.
Internet Society’s Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2018
Chris Ritzo reflected on his participation in the second annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit hosted by the Internet Society.
Principles for Privacy Legislation
Thirty-four civil rights, consumer, and privacy organizations unite to release principles for privacy legislation.
Using local data to help those with addictions
“We have someone we are trying to keep off the map.”
Emergency Preparedness for Prisons Isn’t Just Sandbags and Non-perishables
By changing laws after Hurricane Katrina so that fewer people end up in jail, New Orleans did something arguably better than evacuating.