Practical Pitfalls of Regulating Technology
How has social media helped or hindered efforts to mitigate the global COVID-19 pandemic? How has user-generated content affected the U.S. election process? How and for what purposes do interdependent companies share customer information?
How do algorithms influence credit, housing, and job opportunities in local communities?
Technology platforms — a collective description for the various digital environments and algorithms that power services we use and rely on every day — are profoundly influencing our lives. Society is increasingly asking difficult questions about the impact of technology platforms on global health and safety, national politics, and our individual livelihoods.
