At a time when there is a slew of new information surrounding the administration’s quick and vast executive actions, the Open Technology Institute (OTI) is analyzing and contextualizing trends we see impacting technology and policy from the Trump administration’s first 100 days. In the first weeks of the administration, three worrying trends emerged at the intersection of technology and democratic governance. New America’s Open Technology Institute has long championed democratically accountable tech policymaking, and over the past month, we have tracked federal actions that run counter to this objective:

• The weakening of oversight of U.S. government surveillance
• The elimination of institutions that protect American consumers and their data
• Systematic efforts to access some of America’s most vital data systems and use AI without regard for individual privacy or data security

As the first 100 days come to a conclusion, we’ll dig deeper into the broader implications on technology policy and the innovation ecosystem in the US. 

Lilian Coral is the vice president of technology and democracy programs and head of the Open Technology Institute at New America. She leads initiatives at the intersection of technology, democracy, and human rights, shaping policies on AI governance, digital equity, and public interest technology. Previously, she was the director of national strategy and technology innovation at the Knight Foundation and the chief data officer for Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. With nearly 20 years of experience across government, philanthropy, and civic tech, Coral is passionate about using technology for social good. She holds degrees from UC Irvine and UCLA.

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