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Open Technology Institute Brief
U.S. President Donald Trump and White House Senior Advisor, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk deliver remarks next to a Tesla Model S on the South Lawn of the White House on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump spoke out against calls for a boycott of Elon Musk’s companies and said he would purchase a Tesla vehicle in what he calls a ‘show of confidence and support’ for Elon Musk.

Trump’s Tech Governance: Making Sense of the Administration’s First 60 Days

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Upcoming Events
Apr. 3rd, 2025

The Uncertain Future of America’s Black Towns

Join Arizona State University's Future Security Initiative and New America for a discussion of the uncertain future of America's Black towns
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Apr. 8th, 2025

Nancy Reddy: The Good Mother Myth

Join author Nancy Reddy to discuss her book that is an expert blend of history, science, culture and personal memories.
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Apr. 15th, 2025

Civic Assemblies in Action: Lessons on Civic Engagement from Fort Collins

Join an interactive discussion on Civic Assemblies and how the city of Fort Collins is utilizing the process for divisive local issues.
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Recent Publications
Dark silhouettes of men observe people walking with digital icons above their heads, representing surveillance and data collection.
Apr. 3rd, 2025

Quiz: What Does DOGE Know About You?

Your data isn’t just a file—it’s your life. Our tool shows how DOGE’s access puts your privacy and security at risk. See what’s exposed.
By: 
Nat Meysenburg
, 
Sydney Saubestre
, 
Joel Yong
, and 
Comfort Sampong
Open Technology Institute Brief
Apr. 3rd, 2025

AFRICOM Provides Death Tolls for 2025 Strikes

AFRICOM provides new details on its 2025 strikes in Somalia
By: 
David Sterman
Future Security Article/Op-Ed
Apr. 3rd, 2025

INNOVATION ECONOMY: Fuel For The Engines

​Shalin Jyotishi is profiled in Site Selection Magazine.
By: 
Shalin Jyotishi
Center on Education & Labor In The News Piece
SUNY Broome students participating in battery tech lab sessions.
Apr. 3rd, 2025

SUNY Broome Awarded Grant for the Energy Workforce Development Network

SUNY Broome will receive more than $200,000 to support the Engine’s broader mission of strengthening the battery technology value chain.
By: 
Sarah Nzau
Education Policy Blog Post
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