December 7, 2025

Robot dogs have role in thoughtful policing, Co-Director says

Bloomberg News

The growing use of robot “dogs” in policing across the country has raised ethical concerns and the public is calling for oversight and transparency. “Spot” is a German Shepherd-size robot being deployed by around 60 departments in the United States. It can intervene in situations that may be life-threatening for a human police officer or […]

Lab-led research finds AI bias impacts human hiring decisions

UW Today

Research led by Co-Director Aylin Caliskan is bringing forward questions about how to address bias in the hiring process that emerges when humans work with AI systems. “No Thoughts Just AI: Biased LLM Hiring Recommendations Alter Human Decision Making and Limit Human Autonomy,” presented in October at the AAAI/ACM Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and […]

November 25, 2025

Consider undertone of AI messaging before implementation, Faculty Associate says

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The impact of AI on higher education is the center of many current conversations, with voices touting the benefits of innovation alongside critics of the technology. The Chronicle of Higher Education recently published an article posing the question of “how has generative AI changed higher education?” and spoke to Faculty Associate Emily Bender for her […]

November 1, 2025

Co-Director engages in conversation about tech, law and humans on podcast

Co-Director Ryan Calo joined Tech Policy Press recently to talk about his new book, “Law and Technology: A Methodical Approach,” and his views on the connection between tech and humanity. The conversation dives into the purpose of technology and how it intersects with the purpose of law, and covers many real-world examples of this relationship. […]

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 […]

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