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Each month we’ll share a concise roundup of the world’s most important AI stories exploring how dictators are using AI tools to repress and how open-source AI tools are being developed to resist tyranny.

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Feb 24, 2026

HRF’s AI for Individual Rights Newsletter #7

This month: Russia is pouring $29 million into AI-powered censorship.

Jan 26, 2026

HRF’s AI for Individual Rights Newsletter #6

This month captures the spirit of the moment, where AI is being used to repress, but people are pushing back in remarkable ways towards personal empowerment.

Dec 16, 2025

HRF’s AI for Individual Rights Newsletter #5

Welcome to the fifth edition of the Human Rights Foundation’s (HRF) newsletter on the intersection of AI and human rights!

Oct 27, 2025

HRF’s AI for Individual Rights Newsletter #4

Welcome to the fourth edition of the Human Rights Foundation’s (HRF) newsletter exploring the intersection of AI and human rights.

Aug 13, 2025

HRF’s AI for Individual Rights Newsletter #3

Welcome back to the Human Rights Foundation’s (HRF) monthly newsletter giving you the low-down on how AI and individual rights converge. This month, we’re continuing to explore…

Jul 1, 2025

HRF’s AI for Individual Rights Newsletter #2

A few weeks ago, I visited Norway as part of the 17th annual Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF), a gathering affectionately known as “Davos for dissidents,” which once again brought together an inspiring constellation of human rights defenders, philanthropists, and tech innovators from across the globe.

May 21, 2025

HRF’s AI for Individual Rights Newsletter #1

In this first edition, I’ll dive into China’s methods for harvesting data from Large Language Models (LLMs aka AI chat bots) and look at the global impact of this activity while also enclosing a few notes on other global news — some scary, some exciting.

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