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Computer Says Maybe

Meet the Guy (Actually) Passing Tech Laws

· 55 min · Episode 136

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You've likely heard of the National Sexual Assault Hotline. What you might not know is that it's operated by RAINN, an organization that has become one of the more unlikely players in tech policy. Since the pandemic, RAINN has seen a sharp rise in calls from young people. As more time is spent online, more opportunities for online sexual abuse follow.
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