- Women in civic tech: Engaging citizens and technology toward the public good
Event · 26 June 2018
Women are underrepresented in many technological occupations, but have increasingly made inroads into the field of civic technology, a sector of digital technologies, platforms, and services which…
- Women in civic technology show the benefits of a diverse workforce
Blog · 28 June 2018
While the representation of women in traditional technology sectors has remained stagnant, the emerging field of civic technology offers a unique opportunity for diverse perspectives to influence…
- The evolution of technological substitution in low-wage labor markets
Report · 14 January 2020
This paper documents how the susceptibility of low-wage occupational employment to technological substitution has changed over the first two decades of the century. We find that low-wage automation…
- The future of tech antitrust in the Biden administration
Event · 1 December 2020
The growth of tech companies has generated attention from antitrust agencies and legislatures throughout the world, with lawmakers calling for sweeping antitrust reforms. Critics contend that tech…
- US and EU tech strategy aren’t as aligned as you think
Speech
During her speech before the World Economic Forum’s virtual meeting in Davos in January, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen invited the United States to join Europe in writing a new…
- Military innovation and technological change: Preparing for the next generation of cyber threats
Report · 1 January 2022
The rapid evolution of cyber technology is fundamentally altering the landscape of national defense and strategic deterrence. This policy brief, authored by Michael E. O’Hanlon, explores the…
- An inclusive future? Technological change and public policy
Event · 13 June 2022
On June 14, the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings hostted an online event on the issues addressed in the report. Author presentations were followed by a discussion.
- Reimagining the broadband technology workforce
Report · 22 December 2022
While recent headlines have focused on significant layoffs within the "Big Tech" sector, a major growth opportunity is emerging in the broadband industry, fueled by historic federal investments…
- Will courts allow technology to mitigate climate change? | The TechTank Podcast
Podcast · 13 August 2023
The role of advanced technology in environmental enforcement has come under significant legal scrutiny following a federal court decision that limits the authority of executive agencies to utilize…
- Innovation and Technology in the Climate Negotiations
Blog · 7 December 2010
As international climate negotiations progress, the focus on technology has shifted from a traditional unidirectional transfer model to a more complex system of collaborative innovation. This…
- An Energy Technology Corporation Will Improve the Federal Government’s Efforts to Accelerate Energy Innovation
Report · 18 March 2011
Energy innovation is critical to solving many of the energy and environmental challenges we face today, from reducing the risks of climate change to lowering the costs of alternative energy sources.…
- Climate breakthrough: Tech becomes central
Report · 14 December 2015
The landmark climate accord reached by 195 nations in Paris represents a historic shift in how the global community addresses environmental challenges, moving beyond simple emission pledges to…
- Boosting transformational technology
Report · 9 January 2017
The dynamic interplay between regulatory frameworks and technological innovation is a defining factor in Africa’s economic trajectory, particularly within the realm of digital financial services…
- Integrating digital technologies and energy management in China
Report · 4 April 2017
China faces a complex multifaceted challenge as it attempts to balance rapid urbanization and an aging population with the urgent need for sustainable energy management and improved air quality. This…
- Improving workforce technology tools will help put people back to work
Report · 6 November 2017
The challenge of reintegrating out-of-work individuals into the labor market requires a modern approach to government services that prioritizes user experience over mere regulatory compliance. This…
- How new technologies can enhance anti-money laundering efforts and provide financial access
Report · 16 April 2018
The global system for funds transfers is currently hindered by an outdated technological infrastructure reliant on a diminishing network of correspondent banks. This traditional system involves…
- Protecting sensitive technologies without constricting their development
Report · 30 November 2018
The United States is currently navigating a complex innovation-security conundrum as it seeks to protect strategically sensitive emerging technologies without stifling the economic ecosystem that…
- How big tech and policymakers miss the mark when fighting online extremism
Blog · 6 August 2019
The persistence of violent white supremacist content online remains a critical challenge for both social media companies and policymakers, as extremist actors have become highly adept at…
- How surveillance technology powered South Korea’s COVID-19 response
Report · 28 April 2020
South Korea has been widely praised for its use of technology in containing the coronavirus, and that praise has, at times, generated a sense of mystique, suggesting that Korea has developed…
- Could Big Tech’s move to permanent remote work save the American heartland?
Blog · 25 May 2020
Last week, Facebook announced that as many as half of its employees could permanently work from home in the coming years, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend traditional office routines.…
- Previewing the TechStream newsletter: The geopolitics of TikTok
Report, News
Every week, the TechStream newsletter brings you the latest from Brookings’ TechStream and news and analysis about the world of technology. To sign up and get this newsletter delivered to you inbox…
- Questions for technology CEOs testifying before Congress
Report · 13 July 2020
On July 29, America will be treated to unprecedented congressional testimony from four of the most powerful technology leaders in the world: Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Tim Cook of Apple, Sundar Pichai of…
- Center for Technology Innovation partners with Lawfare to launch new TechTank podcast
Podcast, News · 5 August 2022
TechTank, a biweekly podcast from the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings, explores today’s most consequential technology issues. Moderators Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell West speak with…
- What will tech policy look like in the next administration? | The TechTank Podcasttyp
Podcast · 11 November 2020
TechTank, a biweekly podcast from the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings, explores today’s most consequential technology issues. Moderators Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell West speak with…
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