C&S year in review

Artificial intelligent technologies are widespread. From algorithmic newsfeeds to the Presidential election to self-driving cars, AI systems are transforming various aspects of our daily lives. Yet, for all of its promises, the long-term impact of AI technologies remains generally unknown.

With the arrival of a new Administration, the need to revisit the state of spectrum policy is critical in order to keep stride with technological advancements and public needs.

The Aspen Institute Dialogue on Public Libraries launched a series of initiatives in 2016 that are creating new opportunities and resources for transforming public libraries. Exciting new projects will continue in 2017.

To ensure that young learners have the opportunity and are able to take full advantage of a networked learning environment, issues of trust, safety, privacy, literacy and equity of access must be resolved.

The Symposium explores individual, cultural, institutional and structural causes of racial problems, looking towards new and viable solutions. In 2016 the Symposium examined the ways that shifting demographics are likely to affect two key areas: universities and housing. 

As the allegations of rigging and perceived vulnerability of networked-based voting systems continue, significant doubts about the American electoral system are growing.

In the last decade, journalism has emerged as the poster child for industries deeply transformed by digital technologies and the rise of networks. As journalists embark on new ways to connect with readers, questions regarding the very nature and standards of the industry create new tensions.

Telecommunications is a field in need of an azimuth: new technologies and new challenges are defining features of the field, and navigating them calls for steady leadership.