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Sam Gregory

@samgregory

Executive Director witness.org: video+tech+ humanrights; 'Prepare, Don't Panic' initiative on media manipulation/generative AI. TED speaker on deepfakes.

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🚨 With anti-protest laws on the rise + surveillance of marginalized groups escalating every day, the #RightToRecord has never been more crucial - or more at risk. As repression grows, knowing your rights & protecting yourself is more important than ever. 📹Learn more at

🚨 With anti-protest laws on the rise + surveillance of marginalized groups escalating every day, the #RightToRecord has never been more crucial - or more at risk. 

As repression grows, knowing your rights & protecting yourself is more important than ever. 

📹Learn more at
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WITNESS As you document, it’s crucial to be aware of the legal risks. Police may try to target observers with charges like “Disorderly Conduct” or “Obstruction.” 🌐 You can also check the ICNL U.S. Protest Law Tracker for live updates on laws infringing protest rights:

<a href="/witnessorg/">WITNESS</a> As you document, it’s crucial to be aware of the legal risks. Police may try to target observers with charges like “Disorderly Conduct” or “Obstruction.” 

🌐 You can also check the ICNL U.S. Protest Law Tracker for live updates on laws infringing protest rights:
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🚨WITNESS is hiring! We're looking for a passionate and experienced Director of Development to lead us forward with impactful fundraising strategies focused on the intersection of technology and grassroots activism, and on ensuring tech works for, not against, human rights

🚨<a href="/witnessorg/">WITNESS</a> is hiring! We're looking for a passionate and experienced Director of Development to lead us forward with impactful fundraising strategies focused on the intersection of technology and grassroots activism, and on ensuring tech works for, not against, human rights
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This Christmas will be known as the “Christmas that really did creep up on us, despite the fact we say this every year and despite the fact Christmas stuff has been in the shops for months now, it really is next week - this Wednesday coming! - and I just can’t believe it!”

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🎬✨As 2024 ends, we reflect on a year of resilience, collaboration, and impact. Thank you for standing with us every step of the way. Your trust and support inspire us to build a more just and equitable world. Wishing you rest and solidarity this holiday season. Here’s to a

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F***ing sigh. Why would this get cut out of the bill (the shutdown avoidance one)? So frustrating to see the continuing lack of action on sexually explicit AI images.

F***ing sigh. Why would this get cut out of the bill (the shutdown avoidance one)? So frustrating to see the continuing lack of action on sexually explicit AI images.
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🔗 Baca blog terbaru kami tentang bagaimana teknologi, kebenaran, dan keadilan dapat saling berhubungan untuk menyoroti apa yang terjadi di Papua dan bagaimana rekeman digital dapat memperkuat suara komunitas untuk proses keadilan: wit.to/WPBlog-Archive…

🔗 Baca blog terbaru kami tentang bagaimana teknologi, kebenaran, dan keadilan dapat saling berhubungan untuk menyoroti apa yang terjadi di Papua dan bagaimana rekeman digital dapat memperkuat suara komunitas untuk proses keadilan:

wit.to/WPBlog-Archive…
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There's too easy a narrative at end of 2025 about year of the "AI election apocalypse". I talked to Tori Elliott WIRED about how fears were over-hyped of deepfakes and deceptive AI; but now we need to avoid complacency and act, as faultlines become visible wired.com/story/the-year…

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📣 Join WITNESS at the #AIActionSummit in Paris! Look out for our Executive Director, Sam Gregory, and our Media Technologist, shirin anlen if you want to discuss AI during the 2024 elections, #HumanRights-based approach to AI, and the resilient, safe & inclusive information

📣 Join WITNESS at the #AIActionSummit in Paris!

Look out for our Executive Director, <a href="/SamGregory/">Sam Gregory</a>, and our Media Technologist, <a href="/shirinanlen/">shirin anlen</a> if you want to discuss AI during the 2024 elections, #HumanRights-based approach to AI, and the resilient, safe &amp; inclusive information
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🎙️Our Executive Director Sam Gregory joined Dan Blumberg at CRAFTED. | A top tech podcast & newsletter to discuss: ⭐ #Deepfakes in the 2024 global elections ⭐ #Synthetic media and the challenges of detection ⭐ Our “Prepare, Don't Panic” approach 🎧👉🏾open.spotify.com/episode/6HE6x5…

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I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18 years old. We have spent 60 precious and meaningful years together. Like all great love stories, they never end. They live on in memory and song. He will always be the star of my life story, and I dedicate this song to him. ‘If You

I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18 years old. We have spent 60 precious and meaningful years together. Like all great love stories, they never end. They live on in memory and song. He will always be the star of my life story, and I dedicate this song to him.

‘If You
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The Jackson School's Schmidt Program will host a discussion Tuesday, March 25, with Sam Gregory, executive director of WITNESS, on combatting deceptive AI and deploying the power of video and technology to defend human rights and protect truth. More: jackson.yale.edu/jackson-events…

The Jackson School's Schmidt Program will host a discussion Tuesday, March 25, with <a href="/SamGregory/">Sam Gregory</a>, executive director of <a href="/witnessorg/">WITNESS</a>, on combatting deceptive AI and deploying the power of video and technology to defend human rights and protect truth.

More: jackson.yale.edu/jackson-events…
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April Fools’ may be over, but spotting misinformation is a year-round skill. From Easter Bunny fakes to viral AI deepfakes — it’s getting harder to tell what’s real. Our Executive Director Sam Gregory spoke to NPR about sharpening those skills! Click here to read more 👉🏾

April Fools’ may be over, but spotting misinformation is a year-round skill. From Easter Bunny fakes to viral AI deepfakes — it’s getting harder to tell what’s real.

Our Executive Director <a href="/SamGregory/">Sam Gregory</a> spoke to <a href="/NPR/">NPR</a> about sharpening those skills! Click here to read more 👉🏾
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👾AI video is here. But are the guardrails? From jaw-dropping deepfakes to AI-generated disinfo, video manipulation is evolving fast. Join our Executive Director, Sam Gregory, at the International Journalism Festival 2025 (#IJF25) in Perugia, Italy, as he dives into: 👉🏾The

👾AI video is here. But are the guardrails?

From jaw-dropping deepfakes to AI-generated disinfo, video manipulation is evolving fast.

Join our Executive Director, <a href="/SamGregory/">Sam Gregory</a>, at the International Journalism Festival 2025 (#IJF25) in Perugia, Italy, as he dives into:

👉🏾The
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🤖#AI in #Elections? From rap remixes of politicians to fake jailhouse speeches, 2024 had it all‼️But did AI actually mess with democracy? The answer might surprise you. Read this article by khadija alam for Rest of World to learn more and find out what our ED Sam Gregory had to

🤖#AI in #Elections? From rap remixes of politicians to fake jailhouse speeches, 2024 had it all‼️But did AI actually mess with democracy? The answer might surprise you.

Read this article by <a href="/khadijaalam_/">khadija alam</a> for <a href="/restofworld/">Rest of World</a> to learn more and find out what our ED <a href="/SamGregory/">Sam Gregory</a> had to
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📹 In 2025, AI tools like #Sora & #Veo2 have made it easy for anyone to create fake #videos that look way too real! 📈⚠️Our ED, Sam Gregory, breaks down the risks, trends & what the platforms and governments can do about it! If you missed his session at the International

📹 In 2025, AI tools like #Sora &amp; #Veo2 have made it easy for anyone to create fake #videos that look way too real!

📈⚠️Our ED, <a href="/SamGregory/">Sam Gregory</a>, breaks down the risks, trends &amp; what the platforms and governments can do about it!

If you missed his session at the International
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Did you miss this powerhouse panel at the International Journalism Festival 2025 (#IJF2025)⁉️ 📽️▶️Don’t worry, you can now watch the recording! Our ED, Sam Gregory, Nilesh Christopher (Harvard University), Claire Leibowicz (Partnership on AI), and Luisa Verdoliva (The University Federico II of

Did you miss this powerhouse panel at the International Journalism Festival 2025 (#IJF2025)⁉️

📽️▶️Don’t worry, you can now watch the recording!

Our ED, <a href="/SamGregory/">Sam Gregory</a>, <a href="/NilChristopher/">Nilesh Christopher</a> (<a href="/Harvard/">Harvard University</a>), <a href="/CLeibowicz/">Claire Leibowicz</a> 
(<a href="/PartnershipAI/">Partnership on AI</a>), and Luisa Verdoliva (The University Federico II of