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Tech Policy Press Names New Editors and 2025 Reporting Fellows

Jan 17, 2025 | techpolicy.press | Justin Hendrix |Ben Lennett |Prithvi Iyer

As part of our efforts to support new and diverse perspectives on tech policy issues and expand our coverage, today Tech Policy Press is excited to announce three new editors joining the masthead and a new cohort of nine reporting fellows. Together, these individuals–from a range of geographies, disciplines, and expertise–will help us grow our community of contributors, better cover tech policy issues, and further develop the products we provide to readers.
Top 25 Tech Policy Press Podcasts of 2024

Dec 26, 2024 | techpolicy.press | Justin Hendrix |Prithvi Iyer

Tech Policy Press published 85 podcast episodes in 2024. We’re grateful to our guests and to our listeners, many of whom subscribe to the feed via their favorite podcast service. Below are the top 25 most listened podcasts of the year. We look forward to delivering more engaging debate and discussion at the intersection of technology and democracy in 2025. Want to support this work? You can make a donation here. 1.
Tech Policy Press: The Year in Books

Dec 23, 2024 | techpolicy.press | Prithvi Iyer |Justin Hendrix

Prithvi Iyer, Justin Hendrix / Dec 23, 2024For many, the end of the year is an opportunity to catch up on reading or to purchase books as gifts. In 2024, a number of authors joined the Tech Policy Press podcast, providing fresh insights into how technology interacts with people, politics, and power. The following is a list of the books we featured. 1.
Researchers Consider the Relationship Between Misinformation, Outrage, and the Sharing of Content on Social Media

Dec 4, 2024 | techpolicy.press | Prithvi Iyer

Misinformation’s detrimental effects on democracy and social cohesion are the subject of a significant amount of research. Yet, platforms' efforts to detect and remove misinformation have not been particularly successful. A core assumption underlying fact-checking interventions to curb misinformation is that users care about only promoting accurate information. But that assumption has been called into question. A new paper by Killian L. McLoughlin, William J.
New Research Points to Possible Algorithmic Bias on X

Nov 15, 2024 | techpolicy.press | Prithvi Iyer

Elon Musk formally endorsed Donald Trump in the race for President on July 13, 2024, and spent more than $200 million on a bid to help re-elect him. After his victory, the President-elect has involved the billionaire tech in his transition planning, with Musk making recommendations on key appointments and joining calls with international leaders.
New Findings: Researchers Consider Elections, Hate, and Misinformation

Nov 5, 2024 | techpolicy.press | Prithvi Iyer

As the outcome of the 2024 US Presidential election hangs in the balance, it is worth looking at new academic research that explores the relationship between elections, political communications, and technology.
From Safety to Innovation: How AI Safety Institutes Inform AI Governance

Oct 25, 2024 | techpolicy.press | Prithvi Iyer

Governments around the world have been trying to keep pace with rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. In this context, a number of governments have established AI safety institutes (AISIs). Currently, seven jurisdictions (Japan, the UK, the US, the EU, Singapore, France, and Canada) have some version of an AI Safety Institute.
Perspectives on US Tech Policy After November

Oct 14, 2024 | techpolicy.press | Gabby Miller |Justin Hendrix |Ben Lennett |Prithvi Iyer

The 2024 US federal elections offer a distinct set of choices for voters, particularly in the race for the White House. But the presidential election is not the only race that will define the makeup of government after November; control of the House and Senate are up in the air, and several states will choose a Governor and elect new legislators. Technology is not a motivating issue in most of these elections.
New Research Highlights X's Failures in Removing Non-Consensual Intimate Media

Oct 11, 2024 | techpolicy.press | Prithvi Iyer

In a new paper, "Reporting Non-Consensual Intimate Media: An Audit Study of Deepfakes," a group of researchers set out to audit the amount of time it takes X (formerly Twitter) to take down non-consensual intimate media (NCIM), which is defined in the paper as “revenge pornography” and sexualized or nude “deepfakes.” The study looked at two mechanisms under which users can seek content takedowns: copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and X’s...
New Studies Shed Light on Misinformation, News Consumption, and Content Moderation

Oct 4, 2024 | techpolicy.press | Prithvi Iyer

As election day approaches in the United States, there is growing concern about the integrity of the information environment and whether social media platforms are adequately prepared to address various challenges. At Tech Policy Press, we often look towards emerging science on this issue to better understand the scope of the problem and solutions that can mitigate risks.