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Sarah Jacob<\/b> is a program associate for New America\u2019s Political Reform program. Jacob\u2019s professional experience ranges from local civic engagement to emerging technology ethics. She has worked on local student lobbying efforts, as well as projects concerning data privacy and online disinformation.<\/p>

Prior to joining New America, Jacob worked at the National Democratic Institute on their Democracy and Technology team. There, she co-authored a report on the quality of information online in Nigeria and worked on internet freedom issues and generative artificial intelligence policy.<\/p>

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