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Livestreaming platforms adopt new strategies against child sexual exploitation
In recent years, livestreaming platforms have become increasingly popular, enabling users worldwide to broadcast real-time video and audio content.
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Digitized hiring tools raise concerns over discrimination against disabled workers
The increasing use of digitized hiring assessments by companies is raising concerns about their impact on disabled workers, according to a recent study.
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Alexandra Reeve Givens outlines CDT goals during 2024 Tech Prom
CDT CEO Alexandra Reeve Givens addressed attendees at the 2024 Tech Prom, highlighting the importance of unity in navigating changes within Washington's tech policy landscape.
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Challenges in ensuring effective remedies for AI-related harms in Europe
The European Charter of Fundamental Rights emphasizes the right to an effective remedy, which is crucial for ensuring that any violation of rights in the EU is addressed.
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CDT joins groups supporting competition in live sports video streaming
CDT has aligned with several organizations to support a legal effort in the Second Circuit Court.
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Lawmakers introduce bill targeting nonconsensual deepfake imagery
On June 18, 2024, Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar introduced the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act.
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Civil society urges digital platforms to publish full risk assessment details
CDT Europe has released a joint statement alongside a coalition of civil society organizations urging Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) to disclose comprehensive information about their risk...
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Misinformation raises post-election risks amid concerns over political violence
American elections are regarded as secure, yet misinformation continues to challenge their legitimacy, particularly on social media.
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Civil society groups demand transparency in DHS-Paragon Solutions contract
The Center for Democracy & Technology, along with 35 other civil society organizations and several spyware experts, has urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to disclose information regarding its $2 million contract with Paragon...
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EU coalition combats misuse of spyware technology
The Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe (CDT Europe) has launched a Spyware Coordination Group aimed at combating the misuse of spyware technologies within the European Union.
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Civil groups urge CFPB to regulate financial data brokers under FCRA
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has collaborated with other civil society organizations to address concerns about data brokers in the financial services industry.
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CDT reflects on first year since Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has marked the first anniversary of President Joe Biden's Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence.
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European Commission consults on rules for scientific panel under new AI Act
The European Commission has initiated a consultation on a draft implementing act aimed at establishing rules for the scientific panel of independent experts, which is integral to the enforcement of the AI Act.
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Experts discuss bias and equity in AI on CDT's Tech Talks
In a recent episode of CDT's podcast, "CDT’s Tech Talks," the discussion centered around bias and equity in AI systems. Hosted by Jamal Magby, the podcast featured Raffi Krikorian, Chief Technology Officer at the Emerson Collective and host of "Technically Optimistic," alongside Alexandra Givens, President and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology.
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EU prepares code of practice for general-purpose AI regulation
The European Union has introduced a pioneering framework for regulating artificial intelligence technologies through the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. This legislation includes specific provisions for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models, also known as foundation models. While the law is finalized, it allows for compliance methods to be determined post-adoption via a multi-stakeholder consultative process.
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CDT Europe hosts summit addressing digital rights and social justice
On October 1, CDT Europe, in collaboration with over 40 civil society organizations, co-hosted the Tech and Society Summit in Brussels. The event served as a platform for nonprofit organizations to address issues such as digital rights, climate action, corporate accountability, and social justice. It facilitated dialogue between lawmakers and civil society groups.
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Everyday harms from AI need more attention alongside high-risk scenarios
Developers and regulators have long focused on the significant risks of artificial intelligence (AI), such as those that can result in life-altering consequences. However, less attention has been paid to more everyday scenarios where AI can cause harm. For example, errors in AI transcription systems may complicate insurance reimbursements, and service chatbots might misinterpret prompts, failing to process requests correctly.
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Lessons from non-English NLP groups highlight need for diverse AI development
Many language models are predominantly trained on English text, which is significantly more than texts in other languages. This imbalance has tangible effects on racialized and marginalized communities. "For example, they have resulted in inaccurate medical advice in Hindi, led to wrongful arrest because of mistranslations in Arabic, and have been accused of fueling ethnic cleansing in Ethiopia due to poor moderation of speech that incites violence."
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Civil groups urge disclosure on FISA Section 702 impact on Americans
Warrantless surveillance under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) captures the private communications of many Americans, but the total number affected remains unrecorded. For more than ten years, members of Congress and civil society organizations have urged the Intelligence Community to release an estimate of how many Americans are impacted by this surveillance system. With FISA Section 702 set to expire in 2026, obtaining more information on its effects is crucial. This has led CDT and over 20 other civil society groups to send a letter to the...
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Concerns raised over spyware use in Slovakia and Greece
CDT Europe, in collaboration with eleven other organizations from the Spyware Coordination Group, has expressed significant concerns to the European Parliament about spyware technologies in Slovakia and Greece.