The Shangri-La Series: AI for Middle Powers
For too long, AI governance has been driven by a few. The global majority has been primarily on the margins. New America is creating spaces to change that.
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Trump’s TikTok Deal Is Less About Security, and More About Consolidating Power
Lilian Coral explains Trump’s TikTok deal, implications for users, and the blurred line between national security and civil liberties online
Technology and Democracy 2025 Impact Report
A breakdown of how New America's Technology and Democracy programs tackled issues related to AI, privacy, data and the future of the interne
‘Fear and Excitement’ Are Driving AI Discourse in Government
Lilian Coral and Neil Kleiman joined StateScoop's Priorities Podcast to discuss RethinkAI's comprehensive local AI report.
Trump’s TikTok Deal: Who Rules the Algorithm, Rules the Digital Public Square
Lilian Coral breaks down the TikTok deal using five key principles—and reveals why it’s more political patch than real tech policy.
Latino Voices: Realizing America’s Pluralistic Future
New America hosted a special Hispanic Heritage Month celebration to honor the power, diversity, and leadership of Latino communities.
Raised by Screens
Lilian Coral's piece in nexos calls for a deeper framework for youth well-being in the digital age.
What Can Mexico Learn from Global Approaches to Online Age Verification?
Sarah Forland, Prem Trivedi & Lilian Coral provide recommendations as Mexico considers measures to address youth online safety challenges
Episode 12: How Governments Use AI
How is AI shaping government now and in the future? Lilian Coral and Amen Ra Mashariki explore its evolving role in public decision-making.
The “TikTok Ban” Was Never Just About TikTok
A separation between our government and Big Tech will be crucial to defending democracy—both nationally and globally—for years to come.
How to Rebuild Public Trust in Technology and Government
Lilian Coral on how to rebuild public trust in technology and government.
What a Successful Creator Really Thinks About the TikTok Ban
New America’s Lilian Coral talks with @myteacherface about the creator economy and what a looming TikTok ban means for digital careers.
Trump’s Tech Governance: Making Sense of the First 100 Days
Trump’s first few months back in the Oval Office have been a concerted effort to assert authoritarian control.
Episode 8: Tech Governance in Trump’s First 100 Days
Tech Policy in Trump's Second Administration
App Stores vs. Platforms: Who Should Be Verifying Internet Users’ Ages?
The debate over who should be responsible for age verification shows that such mandates pose risks to everyone's safety & privacy online.