- Comment on HHS-operated risk adjustment technical paper on possible model changes
Requirements specification · 1 December 2021
This technical comment letter addresses proposed modifications to the risk adjustment program within the individual and small group health insurance markets. Risk adjustment is a regulatory mechanism…
- The Future of America’s Clean Tech Industry: A Live Web Chat with Mark Muro
Event · 24 April 2012
On Wednesday, April 25, Mark Muro answered your questions during a live web chat with moderator Vivyan Tran of POLITICO.
- Old Problems, New Solutions: Harnessing Technology and Innovation in the Fight Against Global Poverty
Report · 9 October 2012
This collection of policy briefs, originating from the 2012 Brookings Blum Roundtable, outlines the strategic role of technology and innovation in addressing global poverty. The central thesis is…
- Autopilot fatality reveals risks of technology testing
Blog · 17 August 2016
The article explores the regulatory and ethical complexities surrounding semi-autonomous vehicles following the first fatal crash involving a Tesla Model S in Autopilot mode. In May 2016, a driver…
- Black and Hispanic underrepresentation in tech: It’s time to change the equation
Report · 27 March 2018
This report provides a data-driven analysis of racial and ethnic representation within the American digital workforce, focusing on the Computer and Mathematical (C&M) occupational group as a proxy…
- Promoting innovation for low-carbon technologies
Blog · 22 October 2019
This strategy paper addresses the critical need for continued innovation to achieve the deep decarbonization of the U.S. economy, asserting that current climate policy goals are unattainable without…
- Ethical algorithm design should guide technology regulation
Report · 13 January 2020
This report addresses the urgent societal need for ethical standards in the rapidly expanding field of automated decision-making, focusing on the critical values of fairness, privacy, and…
- Breakthrough: The promise of frontier technologies for sustainable development
Report · 18 January 2022
This report explores a series of technological "breakthroughs" that could significantly improve the human condition by 2030, particularly for the world's most vulnerable populations. A collaboration…
- Forensic algorithms: The future of technology in the US legal system
Event · 11 May 2022
On May 12, the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings hosted a webinar focusing on forensic algorithms and the future of technology in the U.S. legal system. Experts discussed the changing…
- Racial equity and inclusion in tech: Can apprenticeships help change hiring practices?
Event · 15 November 2022
On Wednesday, November 16, Brookings Metro and the Kapor Center hosted an event as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2022 to explore the promise of apprenticeship as a first step toward…
- Innovation’s Darker Future: Biosecurity, Technologies of Mass Empowerment, and the Constitution
Report · 8 December 2010
Traditionally, innovation is viewed as a purely positive driver of economic growth. However, the author notes that modern life sciences and cyber technologies are "dual-use" by nature. Unlike nuclear…
- The Future of Global Technology, Privacy, and Regulation
Event · 23 June 2014
On June 25, Governance Studies at Brookings hosted an event to explore the future of global technology, privacy, and data protection with Brad Smith, executive vice president and general counsel at…
- Idea to retire: Zombie technologies in the workplace
Blog · 9 March 2016
The article presents a strategic call for local governments to identify and "kill" what the authors label as "zombie technologies"—legacy systems that persist in modern cities despite being obsolete…
- Environnement réglementaire et innovation technologique en Afrique : des tensions ?
Report · 3 March 2017
This report examines the dynamic relationship between the success of Digital Financial Services (DFS) in Africa and the prevailing regulatory environment, using Kenya’s M-Pesa revolution as a primary…
- Foresight Africa viewpoint – Why technology will disrupt and transform Africa’s agriculture sector in a good way
Blog · 26 January 2018
Agriculture remains the cornerstone of Africa's development, providing nearly 60 percent of total employment in Sub-Saharan Africa and serving as the primary engine for inclusive growth. However, the…
- Hutchins Roundup: Skill-biased technological change, retirement earnings tests, and more.
Report · 30 January 2020
The article provides a summary of recent economic research focusing on labor market trends, wage inequality, and the impacts of pension policy reforms in both the United States and Europe. It…
- Congressional hearing reveals that tech firms will face greater oversight
News · 28 July 2020
This article provides a comprehensive overview of a historic congressional hearing where the leaders of Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, and Facebook testified regarding their market power and antitrust…
- Regulating cryptocurrencies and future technologies: A conversation with Manuel P. Alvarez
Event · 29 September 2021
On Thursday, September 30, Brookings Nonresident Fellow Loni Mahanta hosted Manuel P. Alvarez for a discussion of these questions and more on regulating new technologies now and in the future.…
- How can democracies harness technology to promote inclusive economic growth and development?
Event · 15 March 2022
On March 16, the Brookings Global Forum on Democracy and Technology hosted a symposium to consider these questions and more. President of Brookings John R. Allen delivered welcoming remarks…
- How can digital public technologies accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals?
Inception report · 24 May 2022
This working paper provides a critical assessment of the role that digital public technology plays in accelerating progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. It defines digital public…
- Data misuse and disinformation: Technology and the 2022 elections
Blog · 20 June 2022
This article examines the profound impact of emerging technologies on democratic processes, focusing on how data collection, social media algorithms, and microtargeting are utilized to spread…
- Leveraging AI and emerging technologies to unlock Africa’s potential
Inception report · 13 January 2025
This essay serves as a foundational analysis of the transformative potential and systemic risks associated with the deployment of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies across the African…
- Transferring Environmentally Sound Technologies in an Intellectual Property-Friendly Framework
Report · 3 November 2009
The provided report outlines the critical challenges and potential institutional solutions for transferring environmentally sound technologies to developing nations while maintaining a robust…
- Alternative perspectives on technology policy in the Trump administration
Blog · 21 December 2016
As the transition to a new administration occurred in late 2016, technology policy emerged as a central pillar for stimulating economic growth and national security. This report captures the…
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