Company
Date Published
Author
Adi Hirschstein
Word count
841
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The interview between Professor Shafi Goldwasser and Professor Daniel J. Weitzner delves into the evolving landscape of Internet privacy and public policy, highlighting Weitzner's extensive career in this field. Weitzner discusses his journey from studying philosophy to engaging in technical work and eventually moving into law to address pivotal Internet-related issues. As the first lawyer for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, he tackled First Amendment rights, free speech, and surveillance, fostering collaboration with the cryptography community during a formative period for Internet policy. He reflects on the rapid expansion of the Internet and the opportunities it created for information access and privacy, as well as the challenges of managing risks associated with information technology. Weitzner emphasizes the need for a nuanced approach to Internet policy, balancing the potential and risks of technology as society becomes increasingly reliant on it.