“Personality vs. Personalization” in AI Systems: An Introduction (Part 1)
Conversational AI technologies are hyper-personalizing. Across sectors, companies are focused on offering personalized experiences that are tailored to users’ preferences, behaviors, and virtual and physical environments. These range from general purpose LLMs, to the rapidly growing market for LLM-powered AI companions, educational aides, and corporate assistants. There are clear trends among this overall focus: towards […]
The “Neural Data” Goldilocks Problem: Defining “Neural Data” in U.S. State Privacy Laws
Co-authored by Chris Victory, FPF Intern As of halfway through 2025, four U.S. states have enacted laws regarding “neural data” or “neurotechnology data.” These laws, all of which amend existing state privacy laws, signify growing lawmaker interest in regulating what’s being considered a distinct, particularly sensitive kind of data: information about people’s thoughts, feelings, and […]
Privacy Enhancing Technologies Workshop Proceedings
I S SU E BRIE F U .S . PO LIC Y P ETs Work sh op Pro ce ed in g s E xe cu tiv e Sum mary The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and the Mozilla Foundation hosted a PETs Workshop featuring short, expert panels exploring new and emerging Privacy Enhancing Technology […]
PETs Use Case_ Differential Privacy for End-of-Life Data
I S SU E BRIE F U .S . PO LIC Y P ETs Use Case : D iff ere ntia l Priv a cy fo r End -o f- L if e Data O rg an iz a tio ns: Obliv io us; unnam ed in su ra n ce co m pan y […]
PETs Use Case_ Preventing Financial Fraud Across Different Jurisdictions with Fully Homomorphic Encryption
I S SU E BRIE F U .S . PO LIC Y P ETs Use Case : P re ve ntin g Fin an cia l Fra u d Acro ss D iff ere nt Ju ris d ic tio ns wit h Fu ll y H om om orp hic Encry p tio n […]
State AI Legislation Report
2 0 25 Tre n d s in U.S . Sta te AI Le g is la tio n A Lo ok at How U.S . Sta te Polic ym ake rs Are Appro achi ng Artifi cia l In te llig ence P re vie w of Fu tu re of Priv a cy […]
The Connecticut Data Privacy Act Gets an Overhaul (Again)
Co-Authored by Gia Kim, FPF U.S. Policy Intern On June 25, Governor Ned Lamont signed SB 1295, amending the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA). True to its namesake as the “Land of Steady Habits,” Connecticut is developing the habit of amending the CTDPA. Connecticut has long been ahead of the curve, especially when it comes […]
Personal Data Protection Week 2025
This July, the Future of Privacy Forum will be participating in several events during Personal Data Protection Commission Singapore’s (PDPC) Personal Data Protection Week, as well as the International Association of Privacy Professionals’ (IAPP) Asia Privacy Forum 2025. Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) is the country’s main authority when it comes to issues of […]
2. State & Federal Privacy Leg & Reg Brief Sheet
16 TH ANNUAL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING June 11–13, 2025 • Washington, D.C. State & Federal Privacy Legislation and Regulation Discussion Lead: Jordan Francis and Keir Lamont SESSION DESCRIPTION Our session will delve into the latest developments in state and federal privacy legislation and regulation. This covers new data minimization standards, California’s ongoing rulemaking efforts, and […]
Brazil’s ANPD Preliminary Study on Generative AI highlights the dual nature of data protection law: balancing rights with technological innovation
Brazil’s Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (“ANPD”) Technology and Research Unit (“CGTP”) released the preliminary study Inteligência Artificial Generativa (“Preliminary Study on GenAI”, in Portuguese) as part of its Technological Radar series, on November 29, 2024. A short English version of the study was also released by the agency in December 2024. This analysis […]