Lou Maresca

Cory Doctorow, a science fiction author and digital rights advocate, joins Shoshana Weissmann, a tech policy expert, and Louis Maresca, an engineering head at Microsoft. They dive deep into Cloudflare's gatekeeping role and the implications of age verification laws for user access. The panel discusses the precarious balance between cybersecurity and digital rights, while also tackling AI's growing influence on labor and ethical tech practices. Expect insights on the looming challenges of internet regulation and the potential risks to personal privacy and freedoms.

Cory Doctorow, a renowned science fiction author and digital rights activist, joins Shoshana Weissmann, head of digital media at R Street Institute, and Louis Maresca, Microsoft’s Copilot lead. They dive into Cloudflare's role as an internet gatekeeper and the alarming implications of age verification laws. The trio discusses the ethical dilemmas posed by AI in the workplace, privacy concerns from cyberattacks, and challenges in digital ownership. Their lively debate highlights the ongoing struggle for digital rights and the balance between innovation and regulation.