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Gillian Branstetter


Gillian Branstetter is a reporter and essayist who specializes in the intersection of technology, LGBTQ issues, and privacy. In April 2018, she joined the National Center for Transgender Equality as a media relations manager.

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Why TV still can’t get the Internet right

Television needs to stop cribbing from the Internet and start making content the Internet loves.

On Nov 26, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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Rumors of the Internet’s death have been greatly exaggerated

The Web isn't dying—unless you want it to. 

On Nov 18, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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A farewell to ownership

WalMart's $99 PC illustrates that when it comes to our data, we don't own. We just rent.

On Nov 17, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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Meet the software that could become your robot boss

Insight Applications sounds like a great way to analyze workplace conditions, but could it become the pre-cog of the workplace?

On Nov 11, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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What the Taylor Swift breakup means for Spotify’s future

Taylor Swift's new album just broke records, but don't cry for Spotify just yet.

On Nov 6, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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Is it really a quarantine if you still have your iPhone?

Isolation isn't really isolation if you can take a selfie.

On Nov 3, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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How ‘Terminator’ defines our fear of robots after 30 years

Thirty years later, we're still afraid of Skynet. 

On Oct 29, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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It’s time for publishers to break up with Amazon

Publishers have something Amazon wants, but doesn't have: books. 

On Oct 22, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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What HBO still hasn’t learned from Netflix

Giving you Game of Thrones for free won't save HBO.

On Oct 16, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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When is being hacked your own fault?

Instead of blaming victims for the leak, it's time to take responsibility for the future of privacy.

On Oct 15, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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5 ways Facebook can save itself from itself

Mark Zuckerberg's empire must heed the will of the people, before it's too late.

On Oct 10, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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How ‘The Brave Little Toaster’ predicted our robot future

Think you know this children's classic? Think again.

On Oct 8, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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Why the police want your phone to be able to spy on you

The Justice Department and the FBI's resistance to better phone encryption endangers you and doesn't prevent crime. 

On Oct 6, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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Is it too late to save Tor?

To survive, it's time for Tor to define itself.

On Oct 2, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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Reports of Ello’s death have been greatly exaggerated

Ello is nothing short of brave. But only time will tell if it is also stupid.

On Oct 1, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter