News & Commentary about Privacy & Technology

The ACLU works to expand the right to privacy, increase the control individuals have over their personal information, and ensure civil liberties are enhanced rather than compromised by technological innovation.

Police being grilled on Flock at Austin City Council meeting

Aug 21, 2025

I’m Hearing About More Pushback Against Flock, Fueled by Concern Over Anti-Immigrant Uses

An ethernet cable plugging in to a computer-stylized globe

Aug 20, 2025

Will Giant Companies Always Have a Monopoly on Top AI Models?

Aug 18, 2025

Flock’s Aggressive Expansions Go Far Beyond Simple Driver Surveillance

The panel members of the ACLU CRiDA Summit.

Jul 23, 2025

AI Could Exacerbate Inequality, Experts Warn

The camera focuses on a sign held by a demonstrator that reads, "REGULATE AI KEEP THE FUTURE HUMAN."

Jul 2, 2025

As AI Gains Power, We Must Push for Guardrails to Protect Civil Liberties

Esha Bhandari and Daniel Kahn Gillmor with W. Kamau as host

Apr 25, 2025

Know Your Digital Privacy Rights with Esha Bhandari and Daniel Kahn Gillmor

Mar 28, 2025

Free Mahmoud Khalil with Ben Wizner and Baher Azmy

Scanning the crowd of people walking at the railway station. Surveillance interface using artificial intelligence and facial recognition.

Mar 21, 2025

Machine Surveillance is Being Super-Charged by Large AI Models

Mar 21, 2025

Can Border Agents Search Your Electronic Devices? It’s Complicated.

Abstract virtual artificial Intelligence interface with human head hologram on USA flag and sunset sky background.

Feb 11, 2025

Trump's Efforts to Dismantle AI Protections, Explained