Technology & Digital Policy

The Program for Technology and Digital Policy promotes a transatlantic dialogue on the digital transformation of our economies and societies. The goal is to advance norms and standards for digital governance to ensure that the use of digital technologies supports economic growth and innovation without harm to people or the environment. A common transatlantic understanding is critical as China’s high-tech ambitions increasingly affect North American and European liberal democracies.

Democracy & Digital Societies

Election advertisements in Germany

Nice on stage, ugly online: How hate speech and fake news undercut Germany’s election campaign

Analysis
Germany’s mainstream political parties and their candidates led a remarkably civilized campaign in the digital age, avoiding U.S.-style political polarization. Even so, hate speech and disinformation on social media played a role in diverting public attention away from policy issues to personal attacks in an election that should been about shaping a path for Germany’s future.
By Sabine Muscat
Plant being analyzed by computer

Artificial Intelligence

Dossier
The arrival of Artificial Intelligence is causing unprecedented disruptions to our economies and societies. Algorithms tell us how to get from A to B, they calculate ways to save energy and they may soon drive our cars. Which countries and industries are ready for this shift - can Europe catch up to the U.S. and China? How should we regulate AI and where should we draw lines – do facial recognition or social scoring represent unacceptable risks? Our dossier provides some guidance through this ethical labyrinth.

Technology & Economic Transformation

The Future of Mobility: On the Road to Integrated Services

The European Green Deal and Digitalisation

Global Digital Governance

Staff

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