Rehan Mirza, Author at The Journalist's Resource

Rehan Mirza

Rehan Mirza is a researcher and budding writer focused on enabling responsible tech through better governance standards. As a Research Associate on the Democracy & Internet Governance Initiative at the Shorenstein Center, he works on governance of digital platforms and their impact on democratic institutions. He is a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School's Master in Public Policy program.

Media, Politics & Government

How AI deepfakes threaten the 2024 elections

by Rehan Mirza | February 16, 2024

We don’t yet know the full impact of artificial intelligence-generated deepfake videos on misinforming the electorate. And it may be the narrative around them — rather than the deepfakes themselves — that most undermines election integrity.

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Economics, Media, Politics & Government

Public funding for sports stadiums: A primer and research roundup

April 10, 2024

Team owners looking to build or revamp big league sports stadiums often seek public funds in the hundreds of millions of dollars. But research conducted over decades indicates these investments almost never lead to massive economic gains for host cities.

Politics & Government, Race & Gender

How voter registration rules discourage some Americans from voting: An explainer and research roundup

March 12, 2024

A big reason voter registration rates vary so much in the U.S. is because states have their own election policies and processes, which can make registering easy or difficult. Election offices also differ in how they educate voters.

Health, Politics & Government

EMTALA and abortions: An explainer and research roundup

January 24, 2024

Under a federal law, hospital emergency departments must provide appropriate emergency medical treatment to any patients who need it. But now the U.S. Supreme Court is considering a case that questions the law’s precedence over state-level abortion bans.