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Deeplinks Blog by Corynne McSherry | July 18, 2023

A Broad Federal Publicity Right Is a Risky Answer to Generative AI Problems

As users continue to experiment with generative AI tools, artists are increasingly concerned that use of the tools to mimic their respective “styles” will put them out of business. As policymakers look to address these concerns, they must take care to be precise, careful, and practical. Unfortunately, a new federal...

Deeplinks Blog by Christian Romero | July 17, 2023

EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️

The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We're thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF's second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker Room on Friday, August 11. Get ready for...

Deeplinks Blog by George Wong, Veridiana Alimonti | July 17, 2023

Ecuador's Judicial System Must Reaffirm Ola Bini's Innocence In the Face of Prosecutor's Office Appeal

On January 31, the Swedish computer security expert and free software developer, Ola Bini, was found not guilty by a unanimous verdict from a three-judge tribunal in Ecuador. This marked the culmination of an unfounded criminal prosecution that has persisted for over four years. The Prosecutor’s Office appealed the...

Deeplinks Blog by Andrew Crocker | July 14, 2023

Even the Government Thinks It Should Stop Buying Corporate Surveillance Data

Intern Nicholas Wilson was the primary author of this post.U.S. government intelligence agencies are buying data about us. The danger to our civil liberties is so extreme that even the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) said things have gone too far in a detailed report released...

Event | September 11, 2023

EFF at USENIX PEPR '23

EFF is excited to be at USENIX PEPR for the first time! Stop by the EFF booth to chat with some of our team and learn about the latest news in defending digital freedom for all. You can even pick up unique EFF gear as a token of our...

Deeplinks Blog by Sophia Cope, Cindy Cohn | July 12, 2023

Victory! Ninth Circuit Allows Human Rights Case to Move Forward Against Cisco Systems

People around the world have been searching for ways to hold accountable companies that build tools for government repression. From massive surveillance systems to state-sponsored malware, governments around the world are increasingly using technology to locate, track, and engage in human rights abuses against disfavored communities, journalists, and activists.

Deeplinks Blog by Katitza Rodriguez | July 12, 2023

Oral Statement as Delivered by Katitza Rodriguez, EFF Policy Director for Global Privacy

Civil Society Consultation with States regarding the UN Cybercrime Treaty hosted by AccessNow.July 2023Dear Delegates,As a representative of civil society, I am here today with a humble request for your thoughtful consideration. Our first recommendation pertains to Article 35 of the proposed treaty. We advocate for the narrowing of its...

Event | August 11, 2023

The Hackers, The Lawyers, And The Defense Fund @ DEF CON 31

The hacker community has long conducted important security research that skates the edge of legality. This has led to charges and lawsuits, bogus and serious alike, against hackers. In this panel, we’ll hear from a hacker that faced legal challenges, we’ll describe what legal counseling for hackers looks like in...

Deeplinks Blog by Paige Collings, Christoph Schmon | July 12, 2023

EU Media Freedom Act: A Media Privilege in Content Moderation Is a Really Bad Idea

Introduced in September 2022 by the European Commission as part of the “new push for European Union Democracy,” the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) seeks to promote media pluralism and independence across the EU. EMFA in a NutshellThe EMFA sets out rights and obligations for ‘media service providers’,...

Event | July 24, 2023

PDX Privacy: One Year Later: Police Intelligence Gathering and Surveillance Audit

July 24, 2023 - 6:00pm PDTPortland, ORPDXPrivacy , a local organization in the Electronic Frontier Alliance, (not EFF) will host this event:One Year Later: Police Intelligence Gathering and Surveillance AuditFrom the Organizers:Last year, staff at the City of Portland Auditor’s Office joined us to discuss the results...

Event | August 9, 2023

32nd USENIX Security Symposium

EFF is again delighted to support USENIX Security '23! This year's conference will take place at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, CA, USA. The Early Bird registration deadline is Monday, July 17, 2023.More about USENIX Security: The 32nd USENIX Security Symposium will take place on August 9–11, 2023,...

Deeplinks Blog by Cindy Cohn | July 10, 2023

Celebrating 33 Years of EFF

Today marks another milestone in the movement for digital privacy and free expression. We're grateful to every person who has stood with EFF’s technologists, lawyers, researchers, and advocates since the 90s. Together we can cultivate tech’s future for the users.

Deeplinks Blog by Jillian C. York | July 10, 2023

EFF's Comment to the Meta Oversight Board on United States Posts Discussing Abortion

This post was co-authored with EFF legal intern Virginia Kennedy.EFF recently submitted comments to the Meta Oversight Board’s call for submissions last month about posts in the United States discussing abortion that were removed under the company’s violence and incitement policy.EFF’s comments address the over-removal of abortion-related content and...

Deeplinks Blog by Corynne McSherry | July 7, 2023

Generative AI Policy Must Be Precise, Careful, and Practical: How to Cut Through the Hype and Spot Potential Risks in New Legislation

Anxiety about generative AI is growing almost as fast as the use of the technology itself. Some of these concerns are reasonable, and some are fueled primarily by dramatic rhetoric from prominent figures in tech, entertainment, and national security. Something, they suggest, must be done to stave off any number...

Deeplinks Blog by Veridiana Alimonti, Daly Barnett, Agneris Sampieri | July 7, 2023

Settled Human Rights Standards as Building Blocks for Platform Accountability and Regulation: A Contribution to the Brazilian Debate

Download the reportSince at least a decade ago, human rights institutions have acknowledged the enabling potential of the internet to realize a range of human rights. Digital technologies have been...

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A Broad Federal Publicity Right Is a Risky Answer to Generative AI Problems

EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️

Ecuador's Judicial System Must Reaffirm Ola Bini's Innocence In the Face of Prosecutor's Office Appeal

Even the Government Thinks It Should Stop Buying Corporate Surveillance Data

EFF at USENIX PEPR '23

Victory! Ninth Circuit Allows Human Rights Case to Move Forward Against Cisco Systems

Oral Statement as Delivered by Katitza Rodriguez, EFF Policy Director for Global Privacy

The Hackers, The Lawyers, And The Defense Fund @ DEF CON 31

EU Media Freedom Act: A Media Privilege in Content Moderation Is a Really Bad Idea

PDX Privacy: One Year Later: Police Intelligence Gathering and Surveillance Audit

32nd USENIX Security Symposium

Celebrating 33 Years of EFF

EFF's Comment to the Meta Oversight Board on United States Posts Discussing Abortion

Generative AI Policy Must Be Precise, Careful, and Practical: How to Cut Through the Hype and Spot Potential Risks in New Legislation

Settled Human Rights Standards as Building Blocks for Platform Accountability and Regulation: A Contribution to the Brazilian Debate

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