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.

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

President Donald Trump holds up a recently signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House.

Feb 4, 2025

What Is an Executive Order and How Does it Work?

A person is holding a sign outside the Capitol Building that reads " #Keep TikTok".

Jan 15, 2025

Banning TikTok is Unconstitutional. The Supreme Court Must Step In.

Closed padlock on a knotted network wire on the background of the American flag.

Jan 14, 2025

Supreme Court May Decide if the Government Can Childproof the Internet

A phone screen showing WhatsApp audio messages.

Jan 3, 2025

Disappearing Messages Don’t Work — And They’re Great

Dec 24, 2024

Attempts at a Technological Solution to Disinformation Will Do More Harm Than Good

Madison Square Garden, NY Rangers facade.

Dec 17, 2024

Face Recognition Threatens to Replace Tickets, ID at Sports Events – and Beyond

Dec 10, 2024

AI Generated Police Reports Raise Concerns Around Transparency, Bias