The way we use and understand data is rapidly evolving. So what does the future hold? Will backlash against surveillance... more

The data boom has had an outsized impact on India and the Global South. This episode explores how the data... more

Whether we like it or not, the kids are online — and they’re being tracked just like the rest of... more

New technologies, such as facial recognition, are being used by law enforcement to identify, locate, and convict people. Powered by... more

Digital surveillance is becoming increasingly threatening to the reproductive rights of women and pregnant people in America after the fall... more

Modern political campaigning has become a massive data operation. In the US, candidates from both parties frequently use data to... more

When social media is at its best, we get genuine human connection, built-in audiences, and exciting avenues for creativity and... more

How has our data become the world’s most valuable resource? What privacy tradeoffs are we making when we engage with personalized... more

The second season of Technically Optimistic is all about your data. Who’s taking it? What are they doing with it?... more

On Monday, October 30th, Biden signed a landmark executive order on artificial intelligence safety and security. It was timed strategically,... more