Alexis Wichowski

work on tech & gov for humans

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

This article on how AI defines “beautiful” women takes what feels obvious and makes it matter. It is surprising and hard to read and made me feel and wonder. It is proof of why we need, will always need, human journalists who know their craft. https://t.co/1g6R88zTW1

[🇺🇦 Azovstal Avenger @moporobbie]

@awichowski great talk today at #datauniverse. Was reminded of Thomas R Dye and ‘Who’s running America?’ Was not entirely surprised that this extended to the early tech founder generation. Fascinating.

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

@moporobbie Thanks so much!

[Volker Türk @volker_turk]

No election is free or fair without access to information & public participation.

We need transparent policies & practices, anchored in human rights to build back trust & uphold democracy.

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

@DigitalSapience @CarissaVeliz Thanks Giles! So many ideas in books featured here fuel vision for sweeping updates of MS in Tech Mgmt / #ColumbiaTech program @Columbia @Columbia_SPS w colleagues incl @achangnyc @mskatiebenjamin @aidanfeldman etc!

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

@digiphile @acroll @fwd50conf @USDS @18F @OECD @RobynScott @jackiewtlu @OCTODC @sboots @Marthalanefox @GOVUK @GDSTeam @pahlkadot @CityofSeattle @USDResponse @MayorBowser @tomskitomski @Martha_Edwards @BeeckCenter @CodeDotGov @WHOSTP @USGSA @CISAgov @CISAJen @USAID @TheJusticeDept @FOIAPost @StateCDP @OpenTechFund @VivekKundra @OMBPress @UchMok @CivilRights @Ghonim @parlio Thank you! :)

[Alexander B. Howard @digiphile]

@acroll @fwd50conf @USDS @18F @OECD @RobynScott @jackiewtlu @OCTODC @sboots @Marthalanefox @GOVUK @GDSTeam @pahlkadot @CityofSeattle @USDResponse @MayorBowser @tomskitomski @Martha_Edwards @BeeckCenter @CodeDotGov @WHOSTP @USGSA @CISAgov @CISAJen @USAID @TheJusticeDept @FOIAPost @StateCDP @OpenTechFund @VivekKundra @OMBPress @UchMok @CivilRights Lovely final talk by @awichowski, who shared a meditation on our need to design more humane tech that enables healthier connection & community, beyond today’s social media. Reminds me of what @Ghonim wanted in @parlio, or the intent of https://t.co/qwM97te9BW. Good provocations.

[SIPA Cyber @SIPAcyber]

🎧@ColumbiaSIPA adjunct @awichowski joined @NorwayCGSanFran and Cecilie Hersleth on the 'Tech Diplomacy' Podcast to discuss the growing impact of Big Tech on geopolitics, and her book 'The Information Trade' which outlined her concept of 'Net-States'.
https://t.co/HsENkZDkOb

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

@MarkLevineNYC @nybookfair @ParkAveArmory @RareAntiqueMaps @donaldheald Props to Geographicus @RareAntiqueMaps for showcasing this fascinating map (and sharing its story with me! Truly a New Yorker map nerd's dream come true)

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

Logged on for first time in ages, thinking maybe I'm done with twitter -- and then saw this. Thank you Sir Park Bench Singer! Thank you Humans of the Park! Thank you BonJovi!

[Goodable @Goodable]

A man was sitting alone, on a bench in a park, singing Bon Jovi's Living on a Prayer by himself.

By the end, the entire park joined along to sing with him.

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

And like magic the very next day @StateDept @SecBlinken @StateCDP introduce first-ever US tech ambassador! Welcome Ambassador Fick! https://t.co/BrH8CdK5ly

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

Many countries already do: @JoeWhiteUK @RanaSarkar @HenriVerdier @mrauchbauer @AMEngtoft @AusAmbCyberTech have been leading tech diplomacy for years already (among many others)

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

Today!!

[Columbia Global Center Istanbul @CGCIstanbul]

📺 Combating Disinformation: Legal Reforms, Fact-checking, and Journalism
🗓️ TODAY, 21 September 6 PM IST | 11 AM NY
🗣️ @awichowski, @gulincav, @gulsinharman
Register for today webinar, organized in collaboration with @globalfreemedia
👉 https://t.co/P6ZOBKL9Tb

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

Many countries already do: @JoeWhiteUK @RanaSarkar @HenriVerdier @mrauchbauer @AMEngtoft @AusAmbCyberTech have been leading tech diplomacy for years already (among many others)

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

Jarring & distressing: ⁦⁦@WhiteHouse⁩ plan for violent extremism online is…Big Tech’s got it covered? ⁦@POTUS⁩ ⁦⁦@SecBlinken⁩ ⁦@StateDept⁩, regulations aren’t only option. US needs a tech ambassador https://t.co/77bHX5hn0x https://t.co/G3hvvVAMyi

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

Jarring & distressing: ⁦⁦@WhiteHouse⁩ plan for violent extremism online is…Big Tech’s got it covered? ⁦@POTUS⁩ ⁦⁦@SecBlinken⁩ ⁦@StateDept⁩, regulations aren’t only option. US needs a tech ambassador https://t.co/77bHX5hn0x https://t.co/G3hvvVAMyi

[IPI - The Global Network for Independent Media @globalfreemedia]

IPI & @CGCIstanbul resume #Turkey webinar series w/ “Combating Disinformation: Legal Reforms, Fact-checking, and Journalism”

🗓️ Sept 21, 18:00 TR, 17:00 CEST
🎙️ @awichowski @gulsinharman @gulincav
🗣️ ENG-TR translation
💻 Limited space!
🔗 Register https://t.co/gZHoLRGAkX

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

Long time indeed @benjamindean - 2013 when I wrote about early days of Twitter diplomacy @StateDept @USUN for @ForeignAffairs (feels like a lifetime ago!) https://t.co/CeUtiv8tgw

[benjaminbey c dean @benjamindean]

It is 2022 and this stuff happens on social media. I recall when @awichowski pointed out that this would happen and that was a LONG time ago.

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

I met the extraordinary Marijka @MHoczko when I was a surly-as-hell 15 yr old, thinking there’s no way my soon-to-be stepmom could impress me. But it’s Marijka! She radiates warmth & kindness & love, I was instantly entranced-and forever grateful she’s my family #UkrainiansWeLove

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

"If you need an hour to explain your argument, it means you don’t have a very good argument": excellent insight by @McFaul on how even Putin can't justify his invasion of #Ukraine - read full interview by @j_tepperman @OctavianReport https://t.co/BYI8g4R1jo

[Alexis Wichowski @awichowski]

My birthday is also Holocaust Remembrance Day and it always reminds me I'm damned lucky for another year on this earth & I better make it count. Kicking off this one donating @ArtSpiegelmaus #Maus to #NirvanaComics (Gofundme link in below!) https://t.co/XxPNNnN1sx