CDT CEO Testifies on Building an AI-Ready America
CDT President and CEO Alexandra Reeve Givens testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce on building an “AI-ready America,” urging policymakers to pair innovation with strong safeguards for civil rights, privacy, and human dignity.
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In 2024 – at a pivotal time for democracy – CDT was at the forefront, advancing a tech policy agenda focused on equity and democratic values. Read more about how we ensured tech policy conversations centered the communities and issues directly impacted in our 2024 Annual Report.
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