Regulating Platform Algorithms
Policymakers are taking various legislative approaches to regulate platform algorithms. Here's what they are—and how to improve them.
Data & Transparency
Everyone Needs Broadband Access—Especially LGBTQ Youth
LGBTQ youth rely heavily on the internet for health information and peer support—if they can afford a connection.
OTI Celebrates ‘Historic and Holistic’ Broadband Infrastructure Law
The law is the strongest action to close the digital divide that Congress has ever taken.
OTI Applauds House Passage on Broadband Infrastructure
The Investment and Jobs Act is a historic step forward for broadband access, affordability, and equity.
What We Can Learn From China’s Proposed AI Regulations
Spandana Singh on the pros and cons of the AI regulations recently proposed by the Chinese government.
OTI Urges NIST to Prioritize Transparency, Create Additional Guidelines for AI Bias Assessments
OTI’s comments focus on including transparency as a guiding principle and encouraging developers to conduct post-deployment assessments.
Outed by Your Own Cell Phone: Private Data Isn’t So Private
A scandal in the Catholic Church should matter to everyone who cares about privacy, as transparency is not the lack of privacy.
Bridging the Transparency Gap
OTI partners with the Esya Centre on a report analyzing the surveillance landscape in both the United States and India.
Public Insight #12: The fall semester is about to start!
Public Insight, New America's higher education public opinion newsletter, just made its one year anniversary.
What Do State Privacy Laws Mean for the Ad Tech Industry?
Ad tech has dubious benefits and great potential for harm. How are state policymakers responding?
OTI Welcomes Progress on Broadband Infrastructure, Price Transparency
The bill marks a step in the right direction, and contains significant achievements for utility justice and price transparency.
UK’s Draft Online Safety Bill Raises Serious Concerns Around Freedom of Expression
OTI and EFF say the bill has a "broad and vague notion of harmful content," and needs revision.
The Digital Frontier Promised us a More Open and Democratic “New Normal.” This Isn’t It.
Ranking Digital Rights is setting new norms for holding Big Tech accountable.