#technologypolicy
1/ As promised, a 🧵on an interview with Richard Webby at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. He's been studying avian influenza viruses since they first started popping up in people nearly three decades ago.

The article is behind a pay wall, so that's why I'm making a 🧵about it.
Avian flu ‘would dwarf the COVID pandemic in terms of impact,’ researcher says
For scientist Dr. Richard Webby, the biggest ‘uh-oh’ moment was when the virus infected cows
www.theglobeandmail.com
April 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
@elvirauyarra.bsky.social concludes the session presentations talking about #science #technologypolicy in #regions @regstud.bsky.social at #RSA2025
May 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Today, our co-founder @michaelfoster.bsky.social co-signed and delivered a letter regarding the current UK #TechnologyPolicy to the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer.

We believe it is critical that the UK does not become dependent on US technologies which echo the corporate interests of Big Tech.
May 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Seven AI systems reached consensus on a framework that keeps humans morally responsible – yet Australia still lacks ethical AI leadership, writes @suebarrett
#AIethics #technologypolicy #democracy #moralresponsibility #australia
A practical answer to Australia’s AI ethics vacuum
As Australia shies away from meaningful AI regulation, a new framework offers a practical way to embed human moral responsibility at the centre of AI use.
johnmenadue.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The board's decision to expand the facial-recognition ad hoc committee sparks a heated debate over privacy concerns and the future of surveillance in Vallejo.

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#VallejoSolanoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #PrivacyRights #TechnologyPolicy #VallejoAdvisory
Board appoints third member to facial‑recognition ad hoc, stresses preventative policy work
The board named Board member Stewart as the third member of a facial‑recognition ad hoc committee and discussed crafting a policy in advance of any technology adoption; public commenters urged banning facial recognition outright.
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2026 at 1:33 PM
AI doesn't have to replace human judgement. History shows the real gains come when technology strengthens human capability, not erodes it, writes @drjohnhoward.
#AI #TechnologyPolicy #Innovation #FutureOfWork #Australia
Why Australia should build AI to amplify human capability
Debates about artificial intelligence miss a crucial point: the real issue is not whether AI is powerful, but whether we use it to replace human judgment or strengthen it.
johnmenadue.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
President Trump takes a bold stance against international institutions, vowing to protect U.S. service members and proposing a radical shift in how we refer to AI as "super intelligence."

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#US #CitizenPortal #TechnologyPolicy #InternationalReforms #HumanRights
Trump criticizes international institutions, urges UN reforms and renames AI 'super intelligence'
President Trump criticized bodies like the ICC and UNESCO, credited U.N. budget cuts and reforms, and proposed changing official terminology from 'artificial intelligence' to 'super intelligence.'
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2026 at 9:54 PM
As commissioners grapple with the complexities of data centers, a narrowed focus emerges to tackle pressing questions and regulatory gaps before critical discussions in December.

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#EugeneLaneCounty #OR #EnvironmentalSustainability #EugeneDataCenters #TechnologyPolicy
Commission debates data center committee scope as council code discussion looms
Commissioners flagged the complexity of data center issues and agreed to form a narrowly scoped committee; staff noted the city's code currently does not permit data centers and that council is expected to take related discussions up in December.
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The challenge is not just technological advancement, but responsible governance. Strong AI policies, cybersecurity cooperation, and deepfake detection mechanisms are vital for regional stability.
#AIGovernance #RegionalSecurity #TechnologyPolicy #CyberSecurity
stratheia.com/weaponizatio...
Weaponization of AI and South Asia’s Security Environment - Stratheia
AI, deepfakes, and information warfare are reshaping South Asian security and increasing escalation risks.
stratheia.com
June 23, 2026 at 11:15 AM
#DonaldTrump is returning to the #WhiteHouse and Republicans will have the House and Senate. This new political landscape will bring significant changes to #technology policy in the U.S. www.brookings.edu/articles/wha... #technologypolicy #AIgovernance #innovation #platforms #crypto #bitcoin #tech
What a Trump presidency means for tech | The TechTank Podcast
Co-hosts Darrell West and Nicol Turner Lee discuss what to expect in the coming years under a Trump administration as it relates to AI, antitrust enforcement, the digital divide, China, cryptocurrency...
www.brookings.edu
December 23, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Trump’s new AI executive order 🚀 calls for an action plan to boost U.S. leadership in AI 🤖, cut regulations ✂️, and ensure innovation thrives 🌐#ai #aiinnovation #usleadership #executiveorder #technologypolicy #digitalassets #cryptocurrency

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January 24, 2025 at 3:53 AM
September 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
##AICrimes#DOJ #Lawenforcement #SentencingReform #TechnologyPolicy
🚨DOJ Recommends Harsher Sentences for AI-Enhanced Crimes🚨
The DOJ’s new recommendations signal a seismic shift in the legal landscape, aiming for harsher sentences as AI becomes entwined with crime. What’s next?
DOJ Recommends Harsher Sentences for AI-Enhanced Crimes
The DOJ’s new recommendations signal a seismic shift in the legal landscape, aiming for harsher sentences as AI becomes entwined with crime. What’s next?
stockcoin.net
August 8, 2024 at 11:16 AM
... and H5N1,...

... likely to become endemic in the food supply chain.

#StrategicBiosecurityPolicy
#TechnologyPolicy
#StrategicThreatAnalysisIntelligence

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Pale Rider: The Spanish Flu of 1918 and How It Changed …
With a death toll of between 50 and 100 million people …
www.goodreads.com
May 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
New technologies often spark waves of public anxiety, what scholars call “moral panics.”
Join the Ian R. Kerr Memorial Lecture at UOttawa featuring Dr. Meg Leta Jones.
When: March 26 from 5:30-7 PM
Where: Fauteux Hall (FTX147)📍

🔗 www.uottawa.ca/research-inn...
#TechnologyPolicy #DigitalGovernance
March 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM