October 19, 2025

Co-Director reinforces illegality of shooting down drone

Detroit Free Press

Despite concerns you might have about your privacy, it’s illegal to shoot down a drone flying over your home, TPL Co-Director Ryan Calo advises. In the Detroit Free Press’ “Is it Legal?” series, Calo warns that “only law enforcement authorities can take action against drones, as shooting down drones can be dangerous to people or […]

TPL research on AI hiring bias sparks critical conversation

IBM

IBM centered TPL research on AI bias in hiring in a recent article on its company news feed. The article “How AI can help the recruitment process—without hurting it” highlights the need for critical thinking when using AI tools in the hiring process. Frameworks and legislation are growing as recruitment increasingly relies on AI, which […]

September 30, 2025

Congress lost partner in tech policy to its detriment

Fast Company

The Office of Technology Assessment is a long-shuttered body that gave Congress a reliable way to understand the science and technologies reshaping the world. And that has never been replaced. An article in Fast Company looks at the loss of OTA and how tech policy has evolved over the past 30 years. TPL Co-Director Ryan […]

September 5, 2025

Co-Director awarded Test of Time honor for auto security research

Allen School News and Tech Policy Lab

Co-Director Yoshi Kohno was recently honored as part of a research team for work done to secure automobiles from cyber attacks. USENIX awarded the Test of Time to the group’s paper titled “Comprehensive Experimental Analyses of Automotive Attack Surfaces,” which was published in 2011. The Test of Time recognizes papers that have had a lasting […]

September 2, 2025

Lab welcomes scholars from around the globe

Tech Policy Lab

The Lab spent the past year hosting international guests from Asia and Europe, inviting them to engage with community and share with other scholars.   Veronica Paternolli, Italy Paternolli, a Computer Science Ph.D. student with a background in law from the University of Verona, visited for a month in spring. During that time she shared […]

August 24, 2025

ChatGPT court order raises important questions, Co-Director says

USA Today

A spring court order preventing ChatGPT from honoring user requests to delete the history of personal accounts should spark conversation, TPL Co-Director Ryan Calo says. A recent USA Today article examines the impact of the order and the privacy concerns that may emerge because of it. The order stems from a lawsuit around copyright infringement filed […]

August 20, 2025

Driverless vehicles need overarching, impartial regulation, Co-Director says

Politico

The ongoing federal government’s staffing reduction is leaving a gap in industries that need support from regulation, including driverless cars, TPL Co-Director Ryan Calo said. In an article in Politico examining autonomous vehicle regulation, Calo spoke out against the changing landscape. “[The Transportation Department] is taking away existing regulations that would stand in the way […]

August 19, 2025

Co-Director talks Amish, crypto and more in “5 Questions”

Politico

In a conversation with Politico, Co-Director Ryan Calo discusses how we can rethink our interactions with technology. The “5 Questions” feature covers Calo’s thoughts on technology adoption, what surprises him and what shaped him. Read the full article here: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/digital-future-daily/2025/07/18/5-questions-for-ryan-calo-00462703

August 2, 2025

Interdisciplinary collaboration welcomes expert in tech accessibility

Tech Policy Lab

On June 5, the Lab welcomed Jonathan Lazar, PhD, LLM, a professor of informatics at the University of Maryland, to a special Tech Policy Discussion. In an event co-sponsored with Society + Technology at UW and CREATE, the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences, Lazar discussed his passion for accessibility and […]

June 20, 2025

Co-Director calls out risks of TikTok extension

NPR

Co-Director Ryan Calo weighed in on a recent episode of NPR’s “All Things Considered” about Trump granting a new reprieve to TikTok. President Trump signed an executive order on June 19 granting TikTok a 90-day reprieve from enforcement of The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which Congress passed with bipartisan support last year […]