Our Mission
The Technology, Law, & Security (TLS) Program is a new initiative at American University Washington College of Law that will tackle the challenges and opportunities posed by rapidly changing technology—offering innovative and practical approaches, influencing policy, and training the leaders of tomorrow.
TLS will serve as a leading hub of research, innovation, and education on the challenges and opportunities posed by new technologies. Leveraging its expertise, vision, and unique position in the nation’s capital, TLS will bring together leaders and stakeholders from across the public and private sectors to develop innovative solutions, shape outcomes, and empower the next generation of diverse leaders.
News & Events
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Lessons From China on the Coronavirus and the Dangers of App Consolidation
TLS Faculty Director Jen Daskal writes with Mia Shuang Li on the dangers of app consolidation.
Read moreFacebook, Google and Twitter Rebel Against Pakistan’s Censorship Rules
TLS Faculty Director Jen Daskal quoted in the New York Times.
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My car was in a hit-and-run. Then I learned it recorded the whole thing.
TLS Affiliated Faculty Andrew Ferguson quoted in the Washington Post.
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Introducing the Free Speech Project
TLS Faculty Director Jen Daskal and editorial director of Future Tense, Andrés Martinez, introduce the groundbreaking Free Speech Project.
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Punching on the Edges of the Grey Zone: Iranian Cyber Threats and State Cyber Responses
In this Just Security post, TLS Program Director Gary Corn addresses whether the recent Chatham House Report on Cyber Sovereignty and Non-Intervention is helpful or off target.
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