Lilian Coral (New America) – Trump’s Tech Governance: Making Sense of the Administration’s First 100 Days
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Join us for a special ARNIC seminar on 4/15 at 5:00PM PT led by Lilian Coral titled: “Trump’s Tech Governance: Making Sense of the Administration’s First 100 Days“
About the Talk
- The weakening of oversight of U.S. government surveillance
- The elimination of institutions that protect American consumers and their data
- Systematic efforts to access some of America’s most vital data systems and use AI without regard for individual privacy or data security
About the Speaker
Lilian Coral is the Vice President of Technology and Democracy Programs and Head of the Open Technology Institute at New America. She leads initiatives at the intersection of technology, democracy, and human rights, shaping policies on AI governance, digital equity, and public interest technology. Previously, she was the Director of National Strategy + Technology Innovation at the Knight Foundation and the Chief Data Officer for Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. With nearly 20 years of experience across government, philanthropy, and civic tech, Lilian is passionate about using technology for social good. She holds degrees from UC Irvine and UCLA.
Please RSVP to arnic@usc.edu by Friday, 4/11, noting your affiliation to receive location details.