Writer and open government advocate focused on transparency, democratic accountability, and digital governance; active commentary on open data, OGP, and government AI policy.

I hailed a Waymo self-driving car for a ride back to my hotel from the Golden Gate Bridge after a 14 mile hike left me footsore. It’s awe-inspiring to live in the future-present, riding inside of a robotic car that has moved from science fiction to science fact.

A new satiric art installation featuring President Donald J. Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was just installed on the National Mall under a permit, entitled “The King of the World.” This iteration comes with a line of “Make...