Patrick K. Lin - New York Lawyer Profile

Patrick K. Lin is a lawyer and researcher specializing in artificial intelligence, confidentiality, and regulation of technology. He is the writer of Machine Witness, Machine Execute, a publication that delves into how governmental bodies utilize technology for monitoring, law enforcement, and decision-making concerning the public, along with the historical prejudices influencing such technology. Patrick possesses vast experience in significant legal action and influencing policies, with a background working for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), and various other groups advocating for digital freedoms and societal fairness. He is deeply devoted to confronting the ethical and legal dilemmas presented by emerging technologies, particularly in the realms of surveillance, algorithmic discrimination, and data confidentiality. Additionally, he holds the position of junior chair on the board of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (STOP). Patrick has contributed to numerous articles and documents on subjects such as facial recognition, safeguarding data, and copyright legislation.