Technology

The entities and institutions that gather and sell personal data hold the primary obligations to keep that data secure, use it fairly, and address any inequities. To better understand the impact of algorithmic bias, Aspen Digital has launched Data Stewardship for Good.

JUNE 16, 2021 - While digital platforms enable social connection, cyberviolence and hate speech are surging at an unprecedented rate. According to the UN, three quarters or more of the victims of online hate speech are members of minority groups, such as women, religious minorities, and people of color. Of late, we’ve witnessed how such norms  directly lead to real world violence against  families, businesses, and houses of worship.

MAY 25, 2021 - The Aspen Tech Policy Hub and the Tech Talent Project's Winter 2021 Tech Executive Leadership Initiative Cohort showcased their projects focused on 'Helping Small Businesses Access COVID-19 Relief.'

MAY 11, 2021 - The Aspen Tech Policy Hub and the Tech Talent Project's Winter 2021 Tech Executive Leadership Initiative Cohort showcased their projects focused on 'Balancing Tech Innovation and Oversight in State Governments.'

MAY 6, 2021 - Following the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, Facebook suspended then-President Donald Trump from its platform. The decision was referred to the Facebook Oversight Board, which voted to uphold the suspension. Fresh off the ruling, we sit down with a panel of their board members & noted experts to discuss the decision and its far-reaching implications.

MARCH 9, 2021 - Autocrats around the world are manipulating access to the internet as a means of state control, especially in the face of protests and dissent.

In December 2020, cybersecurity experts began to unravel SolarStorm, an unprecedented security breach affecting potentially thousands of organizations. As the White House and Congress debate the appropriate response, the Aspen Cybersecurity Group has collected sixteen leading experts to offer concise assessments on a productive path forward for policymakers.