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Jun
22
How social media bans can work

How social media bans can work

There's no evidence social media bans protect kids online. But now that we're here, here are three steps to make the best of a bad situation.
9 min read
Jun
08
Sovereign AI: the timing problem

Sovereign AI: the timing problem

Washington, Brussels and Ottawa laid out competing pitches for 'sovereign AI.' None of them keep pace with what industry is already building.
10 min read
May
06
You say child safety, I say data protection

You say child safety, I say data protection

Online child safety has become the cause célèbre of digital policymaking. But it can fundamentally undermine the basic tenets of digital privacy.
10 min read
May
04
You say child safety, I say data protection

You say child safety, I say data protection

Online child safety has become the cause célèbre of digital policymaking. But it can fundamentally undermine the basic tenets of digital privacy.
10 min read
Apr
20
The global AI race deconstructed

The global AI race deconstructed

In the world of AI geopolitics, the US and China dominate models; Europe rules on governance; and everyone else is shifting toward open source.
9 min read
Mar
30
Platform governance goes to court

Platform governance goes to court

Four separate lawsuits — two in the US, two in Europe — are part of a growing shift toward litigation as a means to hold social media accountable
11 min read
Mar
30
Platform governance goes to court

Platform governance goes to court

Four separate lawsuits — two in the US, two in Europe — are part of a growing shift toward litigation as a means to hold social media accountable
11 min read
Mar
16
The era of kids social media bans is upon us

The era of kids social media bans is upon us

Countries' restrictions on children's social media use is an ill-thought out policy that won't tackle the underlying root causes of online harm.
9 min read
Jan
07
What will happen in tech policy during 2026?

What will happen in tech policy during 2026?

Will this year mark the end of US digital leadership? Will AI slop overrun elections worldwide? Here are my predictions for the next 12 months.
10 min read
Jan
05
What will happen in tech policy during 2026?

What will happen in tech policy during 2026?

Will this year mark the end of US digital leadership? Will AI slop overrun elections worldwide? Here are my predictions for the next 12 months.
10 min read