Technology & Democracy
Today we find ourselves at a crossroads of unprecedented technological dominance and profound societal challenges. There is a heightened urgency to steer innovation toward the public good while advocating for better safeguards. New America’s Technology & Democracy issue area is dedicated to shaping a digital ecosystem that is safer, open, and inclusive. We conduct research and advance policy to ensure technology serves the common good; strengthen affordable and universal access to information; and re-envision tech policy to strengthen security and protect fundamental rights.
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Experts
Michael Calabrese
Director, Wireless Future, New America; Senior Advisor, Technology & Democracy, New America
Gordon LaForge
Co-Director, Power, People, and Planet Initiative
Akash Kapur
Senior Fellow, Technology & Democracy, New America
Mai-Ling Garcia
Senior Visiting Fellow, Technology & Democracy, New America
Tim Hwang
Senior Resident Fellow, Technology & Democracy, New America
Simone Brody
Senior Advisor, New Practice Lab
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Topics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cybersecurity
- Data & Transparency
- Data Privacy
- Digital Public Infrastructure
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- Government Surveillance
- Innovation
- Internet Access & Adoption
- Net Neutrality
- Public Interest Technology
- Satellite & Space Policy
- Teaching & Technology
- Tech Governance
- Wireless & Spectrum Policy