Essays & Op-Eds

Writing on technology–society clashes, digital rights, privacy, public-interest technology, and democratic self-government.

Human Rights in the Age of AI

July 2026Commentary

A commentary calling for a new Declaration of Digital Independence and a Digital Bill of Rights.

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Why Voter Registration Needs a Watchdog—Every Day of the Year

June 2025 (updated July 2026)Commentary

This commentary describes why continuous, independent monitoring of voter-registration data is essential to detecting errors, alerting affected voters, and preventing disenfranchisement before Election Day.

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Meta's Content Moderation Doesn't Just Miss Hate. It Punishes Those Fighting It.

June 2025Commentary

This commentary draws on leaked internal Meta documents to show how the company’s moderation failures amplify hate, silence marginalized voices, and demand a more responsible, technologically ambitious approach to platform safety.

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Whistleblowers Need Better Tools. We Just Built A Safer One

June 2025Commentary

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America’s Next Revolution Must Be Digital

August 2026Commentary

This commentary calls for a new Digital Bill of Rights to ensure that technological power remains accountable to people, protects fundamental freedoms, and serves democratic society.

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Why Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers Need AI—and a Smart Way to Get It

July 2025Commentary

This commentary introduces privacy-preserving AI Data Communities and explains how they can enable small and medium-sized manufacturers to harness AI while protecting sensitive business data and preserving their competitive advantage.

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