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How Artificial Intelligence Can Deepen Racial and Economic Inequities
The Biden administration must prioritize and address all the ways that AI and technology can exacerbate racial and other inequities.
Sidewalk: The Next Frontier Of Amazon’s Surveillance Infrastructure
A panopticon-style surveillance system like this is a nightmare for civil rights and civil liberties.
No More Spying on Journalists
Existing Justice Department policies have not prevented abusive spying on reporters. The White House, Justice Department, and Congress need to impose far stronger, lasting safeguards.
Patient Privacy Is Not Just About Medical Ethics — It’s Vital to Racial Equity and Disability Rights
We should empower patients to seek care by maintaining the strongest possible medical confidentiality rules instead of watering down critical patient privacy protections.
Supreme Court Ruling is a Win for Investigative Journalists and Civil Rights Researchers
This ruling is critically important to hold powerful online platforms accountable against discrimination.
The People, Not the Police, Should Decide If and How Surveillance Technologies Are Used In Their Communities
Dayton and Detroit just passed CCOPS’ 20th and 21st laws nationwide — a milestone for surveillance tech transparency and empowering communities.
When We Fight, We Win: Victories in the Fight Against Face Surveillance Keep Piling Up
The extension of Amazon's moratorium is a major win for racial justice, curbing police powers, and privacy — but we won’t stop fighting until all people are protected.
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