Andrew G. Ferguson

Preorder today. “Your Data Will Be Used Against You: Policing in the Age of Self-Surveillance.” #books #tech

Book Club interview with @smerconish on “Your Data Will Be Used Against You.” link.podtrac.com/smerconishbook… #Books

Michael talks with George Washington University law professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson about how modern policing, smart technology, and convenience are quietly normalizing constant monitoring of ordinary Americans. Watch full interview: youtu.be/bf5_LRvVZww

Michael Smerconish sits down with George Washington University law professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, author of "Your Data Will Be Used Against You: Policing in the Age of Self-Surveillance," for a timely conversation about privacy, policing, and the rise of AI-powered surveillance. From license plate readers and facial recognition to Tesla “hurry up mode” and automated school bus tickets, they explore how technology is reshaping law enforcement — and what Americans may be sacrificing in the name of safety. Where should society draw the line between public security and personal privacy? Download & Listen here: link.podtrac.com/smerconishbook…

A nostalgic new hot dog spot has opened in Tenleytown, serving Chicago, Detroit, and New York-style dogs. washingtonian.com/2026/05/18/ten…

Fun and engaging conversation about ALPRs and how “Your Data Will Be Used Against You” with @smerconish youtu.be/bf5_LRvVZww?si…

@BrianBrackeen @BedoyaUSA I thought this piece captured the problem pretty well. technologyreview.com/2023/07/24/107…

I was part of the industry side of this debate. I thought then & and now 10+ years later, Privacy groups gained nothing by leaving the table. @BedoyaUSA , we should do a look back and debate and future thoughts at think tank in DC or at Georgetown. theatlantic.com/politics/archi…

Quoted in this fascinating article on how Flock cameras are dividing an American community. washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/05…

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Friends in Santa Fe (or friends who have friends in Santa Fe), this Monday, May 11th I will be speaking about “Your Data Will Be Used Against You” at Collected Works Bookstore. 6pm. collectedworksbookstore.com/events-1/andre…

Human in the loop isn't doing what we assume when it comes to AI assisted police reports. New preprint, now up at @CrimRxiv: "A Good College Essay but a Bad Police Report." @axon_us markets Draft One on two primary claims: that the tool saves officers time, and that it produces reports of better quality than officers writing alone. The speed claim was a flat null in our 2024 RCT. This new paper tests the quality claim. crimrxiv.com/pub/u7azgqzd

@CBHessick What are the ethical obligations of a prosecutor who obtains an indictment on “mistaken” legal grounds but then does not correct that “mistake.” The ethical obligations do not just stop.

There's a pretty good case to be made that the Comey seashells indictment isn't supported by probable cause because it uses the wrong mental element--negligence rather than recklessness. But there's no reason to believe the prosecutor *knew* this. A mistake is far more likely.

I've seen several people say that the new Comey indictment was unethical and that the federal prosecutors who brought it should face discipline. I don't think that's correct. Here's why:

Really excellent conversation with @markhurst on TechTonic about “Your Data Will Be Used Against You.” Good questions mean great conversations. techtonic.fm/episodes/2026-…

Chatrie #legalizeprivacy

@OrinKerr There was a moment when they were talking about not writing a 4th Amendment treatise that I thought they might drop a plug for your book.

[As an aside, Adam should read my book, I get into all of this in glorious detail. Now shipping! Available on audiobook, too!] amazon.com/Digital-Fourth…

Good morning, Fourth Amendment fans. I am going to be live-tweeting the Chatrie argument. Although the oral argument is formally scheduled for 10 eastern, they always do bar admissions 1st. Will start shortly. supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments…

this is the FINAL day for this call for questions. you can ask a question to @ProfFerguson as a reply below, or on our form! boltsmag.org/how-police-tra…

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk. Law professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson chats with Ars about his new book, Your Data Will Be Used Against You. arstechnica.com/culture/2026/0…

Our call for questions is open for a couple more days — so you still have time to look at this & share something you have in mind (as a reply on here, or in the form below).

Your personal data is increasingly tracked & surveilled, a new book (“Your Data Will Be Used Against You”) explains. We asked its author, @profferguson, if he'd answer your questions on the risks & what it means for politics & civil liberties. He agreed. So ask him anything!

@nothingmark @hasantoxr @mario_gug techpolicy.press/how-to-apply-t…

@ProfFerguson @hasantoxr @mario_gug Do you have any podcasts or lectures? Having trouble finding talks

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