October 21, 2026

Citizen Lab Director Slams Trump Administration, ‘Techno-Fascist’ Executives

Director Ron Deibert spoke to a crowd at SecTor 2026, warning that threats that the Citizen Lab investigates are being “super-charged” thanks to AI.

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October 21, 2026

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Ron Deibert

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Director Ron Deibert spoke to a crowd in his keynote address at SecTor 2026, warning that the threats that the Citizen Lab investigates are being “super-charged” thanks to AI. In particular, he criticized the United States’ “descent into authoritarianism” and use of AI to spread propaganda.



Originally published on Citizen Lab