Nonprofit publication covering the intersection of technology, platforms, and democratic institutions.
In plain terms: This nonprofit publication provides news, opinion, and analysis on how technology impacts government and democracy. You can read articles and listen to podcasts to stay informed on tech laws, platform regulations, and artificial intelligence ethics.
Why I recommend it: They publish outside contributors — a real place to build a byline in this field.
An op-ed arguing that the U.S. and China need to talk about self-spreading malicious software before AI makes such attacks easier to build. A readable introduction to why computer worms are back in the policy conversation.
Nathalie Maréchal in Tech Policy Press on why we are betting the economy and democracy on cult-like beliefs about AI.
From the site: Nathalie Maréchal asks, why are we betting the economy and the future of democracy on cult-like beliefs?
A Tech Policy Press essay on how autonomous AI agents could reshape human agency online.
Why I recommend it: Policy framing for the shift from human-driven to agent-driven online activity.
Monthly summary of worldwide digital policy changes across content moderation, artificial intelligence, competition and data governance.
Why I recommend it: Good monthly catch-up if you want to track AI rules without reading every bill.
Analysis based on interviews with 56 experts across 24 countries on how AI language models are used differently in the Global South and the human rights risks that follow.
Why I recommend it: A rare look at AI harms and benefits outside the US and Europe.
Jordyn Abrams on how environmental and anti-establishment thinking in extremist movements suggests anti-tech violence will grow.
From the site: The combination of environmental and anti-establishment thinking in extremist movements suggest anti-tech violence will grow, writes Jordyn Abrams.
Why I recommend it: A sobering historical read about backlash to technology; important context for anyone building or regulating AI.
Jake Taylor argues that public, standardized AI testing with formal reasoning checks is needed to close the widening "verification asymmetry" between AI capability and oversight.
Why I recommend it: If you want to work in AI governance or assurance, this is the vocabulary hiring managers use — verification, benchmarks, interpretability.
Podcast interview with Maheen Khan (Invisible Institute) and Patrick Ball (HRDAG) on a coalition helping nonprofits protect evidence, cut big-tech dependence, and build independent AI capacity.
Why I recommend it: A concrete example of mission-driven tech work — good listening if you want your technical skills pointed at justice organizations.
Cole Donovan connects US fiscal pressure and bond market weakness to coming budget decisions about science, R&D, and technology programs.
Why I recommend it: Useful context if your job or grant depends on federal science and tech spending — plan for tighter budgets, not looser ones.
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The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University maintains this resource hub for employers and job seekers interested in neuroinclusive workplaces. It gathers tip sheets on managing autistic employees, the Neurodiversity @ Work and Autism @ Work playbooks developed with Disability:IN and University of Washington researchers, a six-module self-paced neurodiversity curriculum, profiles of companies with neurodiversity hiring programs such as Microsoft, SAP, EY, and JPMorgan Chase, and a section of resources for job seekers on preparing for employment. All materials are free to access.
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Topic brief from the nonprofit Learn & Work Ecosystem Library on how governments and organizations are developing AI laws and policies affecting workplaces, learning, credentialing and government services.
A free unofficial explorer that makes the EU AI Act easier to read: browse the regulation article by article, with a table of contents and search.
California's 2025 law requiring large frontier AI developers to publish safety frameworks and report critical safety incidents. Full text on the California Legislature's site.
