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The Center for Democracy & Technology. Shaping technology policy and architecture, with a focus on equity and justice. @CDTEU for our EU-based team.
Joined September 2008
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320 Posts, 380 Following, 308 Followers · @[email protected]'s #EU 🇪🇺 office. Advancing EU law and tech policy with a focus on democracy and human rights. Press queries: [email protected].
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CDT’s Travis Hall in the New York Times: “The president cannot pre-empt state laws through an executive order, full stop. Pre-emption is a question for Congress, which they have considered and rejected, and should continue to reject.”
nytimes.com
In a Truth Social post, the president said he would sign an order that would eliminate a patchwork of state laws that have emerged in recent years.
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The GUARD Act: Targets speech based on style, not content Blocks access to lawful info for adults & minors Mandates invasive ID checks + undermine privacy Read the full analysis: 👉
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NEW BLOG: The GUARD Act would regulate how minors interact with AI chatbots—but its sweeping bans and mandatory age checks threaten lawful expression, anonymous access, and privacy for everyone. CDT’s Becca Branum breaks down why we should be concerned:
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“Children are the pioneers—and guinea pigs—of artificial intelligence. American teenagers are more likely than their parents to use [AI] at home and more likely to use it at school than their parents are at work, according to a survey by CDT.”
economist.com
It brings many benefits, but also hidden dangers
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Sleigh the season with the most personal gift around. Get them a Cameo video!
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Inspired by Dr. Cranor’s Privacy Illustrated project, the book shows how kids experience privacy in concrete, meaningful ways. A great resource for parents & teachers.
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Congratulations to CDT Board Member Lorrie Cranor for publishing a new children’s book: Privacy, Please! It’s a warm, engaging introduction to privacy for kids ages 4–6, helping young readers understand personal space, boundaries, and staying safe online. https://t.co/hpZxTGN9SO
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Thank you for making this #GivingTuesday a success! Your support helps CDT protect civil rights and civil liberties in the digital age—from responsible AI and online privacy to defending free expression. We couldn’t do it without you! 💙
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As CDT has noted, ICE’s use of facial recognition in the field raises risks to civil rights & liberties. Its treatment as definitive identifications is reckless & likely to cause citizens & lawful residents to be improperly detained. More from the letter:
techpolicy.press
Jake Laperruque raises the alarm on ICE’s reckless use of facial recognition and its risks for wrongful detainment.
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CDT + civil society groups sent a letter to the DHS Chief Privacy Officer to highlight the serious dangers of ICE’s field use of facial recognition and press for additional information on this surveillance system. Read the letter: https://t.co/uEdcb1w1MX
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Hear from experts on what effective, inclusive oversight looks like in practice—from who needs to be involved to how agencies can create the conditions for real accountability. Don’t miss it—register now (login info in confirmation email):
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Date: Tuesday, December 2nd Time: 1 – 2 pm ET As government agencies increasingly incorporate Artificial Intelligence tools in their work providing public benefits, there are challenging questions...
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STARTING NOW: Join CDT and the Benefits Tech Advocacy Hub today at 1 PM ET for a discussion on how to ensure AI supports—not harms—people who rely on critical services. https://t.co/hmvFtOZ7X8
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Today is #GivingTuesday! CDT is working to ensure innovation respects your rights—from defending free expression and online privacy, to advancing responsible AI, to preparing for the 2026 elections. Support CDT today with a gift of any size. https://t.co/J4Qz0MBvNB
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Follow along as Kate Ruane lays out CDT’s vision for evidence-based, rights-respecting online safety policy—advancing solutions that protect all children while upholding civil liberties. 📺 Watch the hearing live at 10:15 ET:
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Real online safety for kids requires strong privacy laws, protecting youth free expression, limiting intrusive age checks, and policies shaped by minors’ real experiences. Read Ruane’s full testimony:
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The Center for Democracy & Technology’s (CDT) Director of the Free Expression Project, Kate Ruane, is testifying on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on...
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TODAY: CDT’s Free Expression Project Director, Kate Ruane, is testifying before the House Energy & Commerce CMT Subcommittee in a hearing on “Legislative Solutions to Protect Children and Teens Online.”
energycommerce.house.gov
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing...
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#GivingTuesday is tomorrow! Stand with CDT in advancing civil rights and civil liberties in the digital age. Join us and help drive a safer, fairer tech future for all. Donate here: https://t.co/J4Qz0MBvNB
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One week from today is #GivingTuesday! Join CDT on Dec 2 in protecting civil rights & liberties in the digital age. From defending free expression to protecting people’s privacy & advancing responsible AI, your support powers our work. https://t.co/J4Qz0MBvNB
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⏰STARTING NOW: How can civil society researchers produce work that’s both rigorous and high-impact? Join CDT, Data & Society, & the ACLU for Advocating w/ Evidence — a conversation on using research to advance equity and tech accountability. LIVESTREAM: https://t.co/oXHlChpioL
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Today @CenDemTech released a report on the risks of AI to people with eating disorders. As AI systems become more prevalent, their mental-health impacts can't be ignored. To build safeguards, we must develop risk assessments that reflect how AI impacts people in the real world.
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TOMORROW: How can civil society researchers produce work that’s both rigorous + high-impact? Join CDT, @datasociety, & the @ACLU for “Advocating with Evidence: Lessons for Tech Researchers in Civil Society." 📅 Nov 13 | 10–11 AM ET | Online REGISTER: https://t.co/BqtHFKKHCg
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