Nick Doty

Around the world, age verification tools are popping up more and more frequently. In the UK, in the aftermath of the enactment of the Online Safety Act, users have been required to to submit identity documents or have their faces scanned to access not just adult-content providers and even certain other online content on services ranging from Spotify to Discord.

In this episode, we explore the vital role public interest technologists play in shaping policy. How do technical experts influence legislation around the internet, cybersecurity, AI, and more? What challenges do they face, and how can we encourage more technologists to engage in public policy? Joining the conversation are Chinmayi Sharma, Associate Professor at Fordham Law School and CDT Non-Resident Fellow, and Nick Doty, CDT’s Senior Technologist.