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Don’t Downplay Risks of AI for Democracy
In the midst of the first-ever round of AI-influenced elections globally, it’s important to guard against a false sense of security.

The UN Cybercrime Convention: Analyzing the Risks to Human Rights and Global Privacy
A detailed analysis of the human rights and digital privacy implications of the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime.

The Supreme Court Seemed to Punt on Social Media and the First Amendment. It Actually Protected Content Moderation.
The NetChoice ruling points to increased oversight by using narrow disclosure laws to shed light on how social media companies operate.

Government Use of AI is Expanding: We Should Hope for the Best but Safeguard Against the Worst
Robust governance over the use of AI in the public sector requires centralized, specialized oversight of decision-making.

The Just Security Podcast: ‘The Walls Have Eyes’ Book Talk — Surviving Migration in The Age of Artificial Intelligence
Petra Molnar’s book "The Walls Have Eyes" is a sweeping portrait of how new technology is transforming borders around the world.

Tech Platforms Must Do More to Avoid Contributing to Potential Political Violence
A new report recommends tech platforms use content moderation, transparency, and consistency to avoid the threat of political violence.

What U.S. Policymakers Can Learn from the European Union’s Probe of Meta
Early efforts to enforce the Digital Services Act shed light on what is at least theoretically possible in the U.S.

Tracking Tech Company Commitments to Combat the Misuse of AI in Elections
Tracking social media platforms' and AI companies' public commitments to combat deceptive uses of AI in the 2024 elections.

How to Combat Emerging Global Social Media Manipulation in 2024
Civil society and academia can work with small and emerging social media platforms to promote democratic values and prevent disinformation.

The ABA Urges Action Against Abusive Commercial Spyware, and Policymakers Should Listen
The leading association of American lawyers added its voice to the chorus of concern surrounding the proliferation of commercial spyware.

Multiple Threats Converge to Heighten Disinformation Risks to This Year’s US Elections
Both the private sector and government will have to work more seriously to help safeguard American democracy from falsehoods.

The Just Security Podcast: How Should the World Regulate Artificial Intelligence?
While States face a common problem in regulating AI, approaches differ and prospects for global cooperation appear limited.