Technology
The next decade will see tremendous disruption from technology that will reshape and transform society. If managed properly, the nature of these changes can greatly improve standards of living, promote inclusivity, and create a more stable world order. However, managed poorly, they can promote inequity, instability, and crisis.
The public is already seeing the effects of AI and other technology. Policy needs to adapt, and a series of questions should be addressed: What should be done to ensure AI promotes fairness and inclusion? How can the regulatory system evolve, while not stifling responsibly innovation? What can be done to protect privacy and security? Can AI accelerate innovation and growth? What will the workforce of the future look like? How does the United States remain competitive and lead the world in AI?
The future is unknowable, but it will be shaped by the decisions made today. The BPC Technology project will help inform these decisions in a thoughtful, bipartisan, and timely manner.
Thinking Ahead About XR: Access, Inclusion, and Economic Issues
Digital Platforms Primer: How Digitization has Changed Platform Businesses and the Economy (Part 2)
Policy Briefing – House and Senate Cybersecurity Proposals
Prevalence of Biometric Data and Security Concerns
Global Competition and the Rise of Big Tech
Bipartisan Policy Center Response to NIST RFI on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Management Framework
New Tech We Like
Data Privacy: Policy Priorities and Perspectives Framework
Creating Regional Technology Hubs with the Endless Frontier Act
Artificial Intelligence and National Security
AI and the Workforce
AI and Ethics
Cementing American Artificial Intelligence Leadership: AI Research & Development
BPC Announces New AI Initiative
About Us
As the world went online during the pandemic, millions of Americans were quickly left at the bottom of a widening digital divide. Policymakers can see that support for broadband internet availability and affordability helps ensure everyone can participate in the growing digital economy. To better understand the broadband debate, read our series of blogs on broadband policy and the digital divide.
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Broadband
As the world went online during the pandemic, millions of Americans were quickly left at the bottom of a widening digital divide. Policymakers can see that support for broadband internet availability and affordability helps ensure everyone can participate in the growing digital economy. To better understand the broadband debate, read our series of blogs on broadband policy and the digital divide.
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Privacy
BPC’s technology project produced an interactive map to illustrate the data privacy landscape at the state level. We have also listed privacy legislation introduced at a national level that will ensure the highest level of consumer protection and business practice. BPC will regularly update this map and share educational materials about the ongoing data privacy debate.
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AI
The public is already seeing the effects of AI and other technology. Policy needs to adapt, and a series of questions should be addressed: What should be done to ensure AI promotes fairness and inclusion? How can the regulatory system evolve, while not stifling responsibly innovation? What can be done to protect privacy and security? Can AI accelerate innovation and growth? What will the workforce of the future look like? How does the United States remain competitive and lead the world in AI?
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New Tech We’re Excited About
How have modern technologies and the latest innovations shaped our lives, economy, and politics? Here, BPC’s technology project shares predictions and analysis on trends, developments, and disruptions that may catalyze significant impact on our world. If you have questions or thoughts about any technology explored here, please reach out and check this page regularly for updates.
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