Unchecked Big Tech is a threat to society and democracy.

What’s Happening

Google is Still Failing to Protect Privacy of Abortion Seekers

Report

2024

Data from seven states across the U.S. shows that Google still collects and retains Location History data for visits to abortion clinics despite the company promising in July 2022 to “delete these entries from Location History soon after they visit."

Zero Trust AI Governance

Framework

2023

Accountable Tech, AI Now, and EPIC offer an antidote to self-regulation for artificial intelligence. Policymakers can take action today to rein in the most pressing threats posed by this new emerging technology.

Democracy by Design

Framework

2023

With over 50 countries set to hold elections amidst tectonic geopolitical and technological shifts, 2024 will present unprecedented challenges for democracy. Accountable Tech worked with partners to create this content-agnostic election integrity framework for online platforms.

Our Campaigns

Tell Google to Delete Users’ Location Data
Active Campaign

2023

Based on our research, Google is still collecting and retaining sensitive location data that could be used to prosecute those seeking or assisting with reproductive health care. Join us in urging Google to stop this dangerous practice of data collection and retention.
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Stop Toxic Twitter
Active Campaign

2022

Join us and partner organizations in calling on Twitter’s top advertisers to stop spending on the platform as Elon Musk has rolled back community and brand safety standards. A dollar to Twitter is a dollar to rising levels of hate, extremism, and disinformation on and offline.
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Ban Surveillance Advertising
Active Campaign

2021

Big Tech’s toxic business model of surveillance advertising is fueling the spread of extremism and disinformation online by feeding users whatever content keeps them clicking and scrolling. Join us in urging Congress to ban surveillance advertising.
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Our work is fueled by the stories of those who have experienced the harms of Big Tech in their daily lives.

In the News

Statements

Mar 18, 2024

Accountable Tech Statement in Response to Oral Arguments in Murthy v. Missouri
In the News
CNN

Mar 09, 2024

He prosecuted child sex predators. Now, he’s going after Meta for allegedly enabling them
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez speaks during a rally organized by Accountable Tech and Design It For Us to hold tech and social media companies accountable for protecting teens on January 31, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Join the fight to rein in Big Tech.

Big Tech companies are some of the most powerful and profitable companies in history, presenting new threats to the safety of communities and the health of democracy. We’re taking them on through legislation, regulation and direct advocacy.