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Sage Cheng

Head of Design and Creative Production

As the Head of Design and Creative Production at Access Now, Sage Cheng leads the organization's design and creative strategy for campaigns and web development for digital engagement. With a problem-solving design thinking, she develops human-rights-centered user engagement, builds data visualization to amplify impact, and the brand identity for RightsCon since 2014. Sage has a background in advertising and publishing. Her previous work includes branding for NYC Department of Education's iZone initiative and event design for Red Bull's Human Potential Institution. Sage holds a MFA in Communications Design from Pratt Institute. She practices art in her spare time to examine the relationship between human and machine, individual and society.
Watermark and generative AI

Identifying generative AI content: when and how watermarking can help uphold human rights

28 Sep 2023

Access Now’s paper on how we can identify content produced by generative AI tools. One solution being touted is watermarking – but what are the human rights risks?

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Identifying generative AI content: when and how watermarking can help uphold human rights
28 Sep 2023
Identifying generative AI content: when and how watermarking can help uphold human rights
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The U.S. must outlaw deceptive designs

6 Jun 2023

Access Now is proactively providing principles for lawmakers seeking to regulate deceptive interface designs in the U.S.

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The U.S. must outlaw deceptive designs
6 Jun 2023
The U.S. must outlaw deceptive designs
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No more deceptive designs: recommendations for U.S. lawmakers 

6 Jun 2023

Read Access Now’s set of recommendations for US lawmakers seeking to protect people from deceptive designs.

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No more deceptive designs: recommendations for U.S. lawmakers 
6 Jun 2023
No more deceptive designs: recommendations for U.S. lawmakers 
#NoExamShutdown

Tell MENA authorities: #NoExamShutdown

18 Apr 2023

Year after year, the MENA region has led the world in exam-related shutdowns. With the 2023 exam season in the region quickly approaching, it’s time to take action and demand change! #NoExamShutdown

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Tell MENA authorities: #NoExamShutdown
18 Apr 2023
Tell MENA authorities: #NoExamShutdown
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Weapons of control, shields of impunity: Internet shutdowns in 2022

28 Feb 2023

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition documented 187 internet shutdowns in 2022, across a record-setting 35 countries.

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Weapons of control, shields of impunity: Internet shutdowns in 2022
28 Feb 2023
Weapons of control, shields of impunity: Internet shutdowns in 2022
#KeepItOn 2023 election watch

2023 elections and internet shutdowns watch

9 Feb 2023

Governments around the world continue to shut down the internet during elections. Join our 2023 elections watch to #KeepItOn.

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2023 elections and internet shutdowns watch
9 Feb 2023
2023 elections and internet shutdowns watch
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Access Now oral statement to the UN Global Digital Compact Informal Consultations with Member States and Stakeholders

3 Feb 2023

Access Now’s Senior UN Advocacy Officer Laura O’Brien delivered an oral statement to the UN Global Digital Compact Informal Consultations with Member States and Stakeholders on Feb 3 2023.

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Access Now oral statement to the UN Global Digital Compact Informal Consultations with Member States and Stakeholders
3 Feb 2023
Access Now oral statement to the UN Global Digital Compact Informal Consultations with Member States and Stakeholders
deceptive designs US lawmakers

Stop the deception: dos and don’ts for responsible online design

3 Nov 2022

“No more deceptive designs: dos and don’ts for responsible user experience practices” can help combat online manipulation.

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Stop the deception: dos and don’ts for responsible online design
3 Nov 2022
Stop the deception: dos and don’ts for responsible online design
deceptive designs US lawmakers

Stop the deception: dos and don’ts for responsible online design

3 Nov 2022

“No more deceptive designs: dos and don’ts for responsible user experience practices” can help combat online manipulation.

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Stop the deception: dos and don’ts for responsible online design
3 Nov 2022
Stop the deception: dos and don’ts for responsible online design

The Call for Proposals for RightsCon Costa Rica is now open!

1 Nov 2022

The Call for Proposals is open until January 12, 2023. Get started with our Guide to a Successful Proposal now!

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The Call for Proposals for RightsCon Costa Rica is now open!
1 Nov 2022
The Call for Proposals for RightsCon Costa Rica is now open!