Internet Law & Policy Foundry

🚀 Countdown to The Foundry's 4th Annual Policy Hackathon! 🚀 Join us this Thursday, October 3 at 1 p.m. EST for the final event in our AI Series, leading up to the Hackathon! 🎙️ 📢 Featuring Christina Heliotis (Chelioti), along with experts Evagelia Emily Tavoulareas and Anita Rao, this panel will explore the practical challenges of policymaking in the rapidly evolving world of AI. From ethical dilemmas to legislative hurdles, our panelists will shed light on how to craft effective policies for emerging tech. Don’t miss out on this insightful discussion! Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, policymaker, or curious about AI’s impact, this is your chance to dive deep into AI policy. 📅 When: October 3 at 1 p.m. EST 💻 Where: Zoom (Livestream on LinkedIn) #AI #TechPolicy #PolicyHackathon #AIRegulation #Innovation #AIPolicy

Thanks for joining us at the Internet Law & Policy Foundry and DuckDuckGo Happy Hour. We had a blast getting into the holiday spirit with all of you! Stay connected with us for updates and future events. 📸 More photos here: https://lnkd.in/eR3RrmUu

MEET OUR MENTORS: Nitansha B., Raktima Roy, Matthew E. O., Jey Kumarasamy, Anastasiia G. Mentors are a critical part of our policy hackathon. They review initial proposals from teams and provide advice in writing and over calls, as teams build out their deliverables for submission. Our mentors this year are not only brilliant experts in AI and technology policy but patient, and very generous in sharing their expertise with our teams. Thank you for your contributions, our hackathon could not have been a success without you! MEET OUR MENTORS (Part 2 of 2) Nitansha B. is an assistant director with the Cyber Statecraft Initiative (CSI), part of the Atlantic Council Tech Programs. In this role, her research focuses on the proliferation of offensive cyber capabilities, including spyware and its policy implications for human rights and national security, as well as open source software security. She also supports the CSI’s capacity building efforts and runs the Atlantic Council’s Congressional Cyber and Digital Policy Program. Raktima Roy is a Counsel, Data Technology and Cyber Risk at the International Finance Corporation. As an attorney, she has over six years’ experience in technology laws and public policy, where she has worked with global leaders in the fields of social media, e-commerce and payments. Raktima holds an LL.M. in Technology Law and Policy from Georgetown Law, Washington D.C. Matthew E. O. is a Legal Project Manager at Discord, where he supports the global product regulatory compliance program by advising and coordinating product, engineering, and business teams. His work involves ensuring product compliance with global legal standards and regulatory requirements, navigating complex legal frameworks such as the UK Online Safety Act, and streamlining legal workflows to enhance operational efficiency. #Mentors #AIPolicy #TechPolicy #PolicyHackathon

MEET OUR MENTORS: Nitansha B., Raktima Roy, Matthew E. O., Jey Kumarasamy, Anastasiia G. Mentors are a critical part of our policy hackathon. They review initial proposals from teams and provide advice in writing and over calls, as teams build out their deliverables for submission. Our mentors this year are not only brilliant experts in AI and technology policy but patient, and very generous in sharing their expertise with our teams. Thank you for your contributions, our hackathon could not have been a success without you! MEET OUR MENTORS (Part 2 of 2) Nitansha B. is an assistant director with the Cyber Statecraft Initiative (CSI), part of the Atlantic Council Tech Programs. In this role, her research focuses on the proliferation of offensive cyber capabilities, including spyware and its policy implications for human rights and national security, as well as open source software security. She also supports the CSI’s capacity building efforts and runs the Atlantic Council’s Congressional Cyber and Digital Policy Program. Raktima Roy is a Counsel, Data Technology and Cyber Risk at the International Finance Corporation. As an attorney, she has over six years’ experience in technology laws and public policy, where she has worked with global leaders in the fields of social media, e-commerce and payments. Raktima holds an LL.M. in Technology Law and Policy from Georgetown Law, Washington D.C. Matthew E. O. is a Legal Project Manager at Discord, where he supports the global product regulatory compliance program by advising and coordinating product, engineering, and business teams. His work involves ensuring product compliance with global legal standards and regulatory requirements, navigating complex legal frameworks such as the UK Online Safety Act, and streamlining legal workflows to enhance operational efficiency. #Mentors #AIPolicy #TechPolicy #PolicyHackathon

MEET OUR MENTORS: Jey Kumarasamy, Anastasiia G., Nitansha B., Raktima Roy, Matthew E. O. Mentors are a critical part of our policy hackathon. They review initial proposals from teams and provide advice in writing and over calls, as teams build out their deliverables for submission. Our mentors this year are not only brilliant experts in AI and technology policy but patient, and very generous in sharing their expertise with our teams. Thank you for your contributions, our hackathon could not have been a success without you! MEET OUR MENTORS (Part 1 of 2) Jey Kumarasamy is a Senior Associate at Luminos.Law. Previously, Jey worked as a corporate and commercial lawyer in Toronto, Canada with a focus on technology transactions. He also has a technical background with software engineering experience in both the private and public sectors. Jey has a degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Toronto, and is a graduate of McGill University Faculty of Law. Anastasiia G. serves as an Executive Assistant at FAR.AI, an AI Safety research institute. Prior to this role, she worked as a Technical Program Manager and Data Scientist, with experience in drafting and implementing regulatory requirements for Responsible AI and hands-on experience in applied machine learning research and development. She holds a Master's degree in AI Governance and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Additionally, she serves as a board member at Ashgro, supporting AI alignment researchers. #Mentors #AIPolicy #TechPolicy #PolicyHackathon

Good news: some last-minute tickets have opened up for tonight's (November 21) Happy Hour event! Join us at Present Company Public House at 5:30pm to mix and mingle with other internet law and tech policy folks and discuss search competition and how it could reshape the internet. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ecs-GCc7 #Search #Policy #TechPolicy #Competition

Our 4th Annual Policy Hackathon could not have been a success without our judges Gabrielle Hibbert and Julian Flamant! We are thankful for their time, expertise and thoughtfulness in evaluating policy proposals from our participating teams. MEET OUR JUDGES Gabrielle Hibbert is an interdisciplinary tech policy researcher who focuses on data privacy, data ethics, and human rights to create research that strives to contribute to equitable technological development. She started her career in policy working for Senator Mark Warner. After completing her master’s thesis on privacy-focused identity management systems, Hibbert transitioned to the tech sector, working as a security engineer and researcher for Least Authority. In 2021 Hibbert helped establish the Racial Justice Tech Policy Program at Brandeis University, where she currently serves as adjunct lecturer focusing on responsible artificial intelligence, tech policy, and privacy policy. She is also a non-resident fellow at New America, where she published research on generative AI data policy labels. Her work has appeared in the Diplomatic Courier, the Kapor Center, and the Bipartisan Policy Center. Julian Flamant is Principal of Data Protection Counsel PLLC and provides strategic advising and compliance management services, as an experienced privacy, security, and AI attorney. Julian’s independent law practice covers a broad range of data protection issues in the U.S. and internationally. He works with clients to develop practical solutions for addressing reputational, legal, and business risks. Julian also is a training faculty member with the Future of Privacy Forum where he leads public and private training sessions on “AI Policy & Regulatory Landscape in the U.S.," “Building a Responsible AI Program,” and “EU AI Act." In October 2024, Julian hosted a practitioner workshop titled “Deploying AI Systems” during the Privacy + Security Academy forum in Washington, D.C.

🎉 We are thrilled to reveal the results of the Internet Law & Policy Foundry's 4th Annual Hackathon, where this year’s participants tackled some of the most pressing policy issues surrounding AI. After a weekend of hard work and collaboration, our teams presented thoughtful policy proposals addressing a wide range of challenges in AI governance. Out of the 9 teams that registered, six teams submitted exceptional proposals, each including a one-pager outlining their chosen issue, a detailed policy proposal, and a compelling video presentation. Our judges carefully reviewed each submission, and while all teams showcased incredible talent and creativity, the following three teams truly stood out! (drumroll! 🥁) 🥇 FIRST PLACE: Team 9 - Policy Solution for Global AI Labor Equity (Anjali Gurumoorthy, Ahmad Ghosn, Takudzwa Svosve, Madhumita Chandrasekkar) 🥈 SECOND PLACE: Team 5 - Policy Solution to Ensure Accessibility in GenAI Tools (Elizabeth McCann, Michael E., Rujuta Karekar) 🥉 THIRD PLACE: Team 6 - Policy Solution to Promote AI Literacy in South Africa (Danielle Elizabeth Govender, Gamuchirai Sharon Kutukwa, Raheemah Olawuyi, Stamatios Anoustis) As part of their well-deserved recognition, the top three teams will receive Certificates of Distinction, and have the opportunity to discuss their winning proposals publicly. The first-place team will also receive early offers to join next year’s Foundry cohort. This hackathon is just one of many exciting initiatives organized by the ILPF. We invite you to stay connected and follow us for more events, webinars, and opportunities to engage with our vibrant community of innovators, policymakers, and thought leaders. Congratulations, winners! 🎉 #Hackathon #Policy #AIPolicy #TechPolicy

🎉 We are thrilled to reveal the results of the Internet Law & Policy Foundry's 4th Annual Hackathon, where this year’s participants tackled some of the most pressing policy issues surrounding AI. After a weekend of hard work and collaboration, our teams presented thoughtful policy proposals addressing a wide range of challenges in AI governance. Out of the 9 teams that registered, six teams submitted exceptional proposals, each including a one-pager outlining their chosen issue, a detailed policy proposal, and a compelling video presentation. Our judges carefully reviewed each submission, and while all teams showcased incredible talent and creativity, the following three teams truly stood out! (drumroll! 🥁) 🥇 FIRST PLACE: Team 9 - Policy Solution for Global AI Labor Equity (Anjali Gurumoorthy, Ahmad Ghosn, Takudzwa Svosve, Madhumita Chandrasekkar) 🥈 SECOND PLACE: Team 5 - Policy Solution to Ensure Accessibility in GenAI Tools (Elizabeth McCann, Michael E., Rujuta Karekar) 🥉 THIRD PLACE: Team 6 - Policy Solution to Promote AI Literacy in South Africa (Danielle Elizabeth Govender, Gamuchirai Sharon Kutukwa, Raheemah Olawuyi, Stamatios Anoustis) As part of their well-deserved recognition, the top three teams will receive Certificates of Distinction, and have the opportunity to discuss their winning proposals publicly. The first-place team will also receive early offers to join next year’s Foundry cohort. This hackathon is just one of many exciting initiatives organized by the ILPF. We invite you to stay connected and follow us for more events, webinars, and opportunities to engage with our vibrant community of innovators, policymakers, and thought leaders. Congratulations, winners! 🎉 #Hackathon #Policy #AIPolicy #TechPolicy

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 21! The Foundry is teaming up with DuckDuckGo to bring you a pre-holiday happy hour you won't want to miss. While AI may have been the talk of the town in 2024, the Google Search antitrust case is heating up. On November 20, the DOJ will file its proposed framework of remedies. These recommendations could reshape search competition, potentially opening up opportunities for smaller players. Join us the next day to learn more about these policy developments, and enjoy drinks and light bites with your fellow tech policy enthusiasts. RSVP now before spots fill up! (link in comments) #techpolicy #onlinesearch #competition #searchpolicy