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The Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe (CDT Europe) has released its final Tech Policy Brief for 2024, focusing on pressing technology and internet policy issues in Europe, the U.S., and globally.
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On Thursday, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) expressed support for the introduction of the Free Speech Protection Act.
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CDT Europe and EU DisinfoLab recently held a webinar to discuss Article 22 of the Digital Services Act (DSA), focusing on the role of trusted flaggers.
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The AI Office has initiated a multistakeholder consultation to address the application of the AI Act's definition of an AI system and its list of prohibited practices.
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The European Institute for Gender Equality first addressed online gender-based violence (OGBV) in 2017.
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In recent years, livestreaming platforms have become increasingly popular, enabling users worldwide to broadcast real-time video and audio content.
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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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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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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 has aligned with several organizations to support a legal effort in the Second Circuit Court.
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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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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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American elections are regarded as secure, yet misinformation continues to challenge their legitimacy, particularly on social media.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.