Telecommunications and Technology
Media Diversity
Asian Americans in Media: Asian Americans have historically been depicted in the media in stereotypical, one-dimensional, and often dehumanizing ways. To combat misperceptions about our multifaceted community, we advocate for fair and equal representation of Asian Americans both in front of and behind the camera. We also call out harmful portrayals and stereotypes, which have the potential to bleed into negative consequences off screen.
Artificial Intelligence
Community-Informed AI Governance: To ensure our advocacy reflects the lived experiences of those most affected by AI, Advancing Justice | AAJC conducted listening sessions with community members across the country, gathering firsthand perspectives on how these technologies are impacting their daily lives — from algorithmic surveillance and immigration enforcement to disparate impact in consequential decisions.
Data Privacy and Surveillance
Consumer Data Privacy: We advocate for a strong federal data privacy framework that provides robust protections against data-driven discrimination and algorithmic bias. Consumers should be empowered to make informed decisions about the collection and use of their personal information, including location data, browsing habits, and communication patterns.
Digital Equity
Closing the Digital Divide: Advancing Justice | AAJC’s research on the impact of the digital divide on Asian American communities reveals the challenges we face today: 17 percent lack access to reliable, high-speed internet at home. 53 percent of Asian Americans cite affordability as their primary barrier to internet access, while 40 percent live in areas lacking adequate infrastructure.
Misinformation
Media Consumption: Advancing Justice | AAJC conducts focus groups and surveys to better understand how Asian Americans consume media, understand the news, and interact with misinformation. Our 2025 report, Beyond Language Translation, finds that factors such as immigrant generation, political views, preferred language, and ethnic identity influence susceptibility to misinformation and disinformation.
State of the Union Speech: A 2-Hour Disgraceful and Dehumanizing Display of Hate
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, President Trump delivered a State of the Union address to a nation deeply divided by his actions and relentless hate speech. His remarks leaned on the hateful, inflammatory rhetoric that has become a signature of the Trump administration.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC) issues the following statement in response:
Digital security is a critical line of community defense. This document offers best practices for securing your personal digital safety through steps that cover your engagement in both digital and physical spaces.
You can also refer to our toolkit to help keep your organization secure here.
As community organizations continue to face limited access to language resources— exacerbated by federal funding cuts—many have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) for translations in order to provide necessary services to the communities they serve. While AI translations have improved within recent years, they are still imperfect. Reliance on AI translations can lead to adverse and unintended consequences, particularly if used with interactions with the criminal legal or the immigration system.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC Publishes New Report on AI’s Impact on Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
This report investigates the following question: How is artificial intelligence manifesting in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, and what interventions are necessary to ensure that community needs are meaningfully represented in AI governance?
It is intended to guide policymakers, community leaders, and funders in making decisions on regulatory priorities, community investments, and AI governance frameworks.
Key Findings: