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Law professor, Northwestern University. Doing privacy and intellectual property. Views are my own. https://www.law.northwestern.edu/faculty/profiles/matthewkugler/ Free privacy casebook https://www.privacycasebook.com/
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The definition of AI in the moratorium is broad enough that it arguably covers state biometric and deepfake laws. But there is enough wiggle room to create a ton of litigation over whether it covers those laws. #BIPA

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When I was clerking, one of the cases relied upon United States v. Szymuszkiewicz. Still not sure how that is supposed to be pronounced.

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

This is huge news. I've been tracking this website for YEARS and it has been the biggest offender in this space.

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

It was me. I started in 2016. It’s my fault.

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

New from 404 Media: the age of realtime deepfake fraud is here. Scammers in Nigeria are using realtime deepfakes to change their race, facial hair, gender, more to appear as someone else on video calls. Results very realistic now. Also tricking verification systems www.404media.co/the-age-of-r...

submitted 26 days ago • 9 comments

My planned answers for tomorrow's review class already includes one "don't worry, I'm not asking that on the exam." Really wondering how many spontaneous ones appear.

submitted 32 days ago • 1 comment

RFK Jr. wants to eradicate autistic people and also has no idea what an autistic person is

submitted 38 days ago • 2048 comments

wikipedia editors sometimes make FAQ pages for controversial articles that gets the same complaints over and over and over and i think they're some of the most interesting pages on the entire website!!!

submitted 37 days ago • 12 comments

Counterpoint: Ed Martin tried to get the DOJ to convene a grand jury to investigate a sitting senator and it only made news for like a week. The world is so crazy that I'm not sure we know what is beyond the realm of plausibility anymore.

submitted 38 days ago • 0 comments

Northwestern law has zero classes on string theory. We should remedy this by hiring my cat, who can lead string-focused workshops for needy students.

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

As a former Lutheran, I've been particularly distressed by the targeting of Lutheran Social Services. They're as bland a public service charity as you can find. Their main ideological commitment appears to be that there is a Christian obligation to help people in need.

submitted 42 days ago • 0 comments

I’m really glad that I did absolutely nothing financially in the last week.

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Escape reality this weekend and support local artists! www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/08/c...

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This weekend is the Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival. I'm excited for the kid-friendly 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧'𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 and Fashion Night (with eco-friendly designs, performances, and science presentations) on Saturday. www.ccpaf.org/shows

submitted 48 days ago • 0 comments

It's the fourth annual Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival! Join us April 11-13th for amazing circus. Come out and support your circus community! www.ccpaf.org #circus #chicagocircus #circusfestival #festival #chicagofestival #localarts #chicago

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

NYU canceled a planned speech by the former president of Doctors Without Borders because she planned to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and cuts to US AID. This is what actual campus censorship looks like.

submitted 55 days ago • 234 comments

We have had nearly two decades of panic about Free Speech on Campus and not a single case, not even the ones they made up, were as bad as what's happening now

submitted 56 days ago • 179 comments

Better few than none, but noticeably few.

submitted 59 days ago • 0 comments

Rubio’s position seems to be: - We get to say who is a terrorist. Our decision is final. It can’t be challenged. Just trust us. - Once we decide you are a terrorist, we can immediately deport you. No judges. - After we deport you, we can make you rot in a foreign prison. No criminal charges needed.

submitted 65 days ago • 383 comments