Library

The Aristotle Address

The Double Threat of European Democracy (sponsored by Facebook)

Democratic values and processes at the heart of Europe have been facing increased pushback, exacerbated by the impact of Covid-19 and restrictions on individual freedoms. As the

Union considers a new action plan to address threats emerging from both the digital

revolution and the pandemic, it's crucial to determine the issues that need stronger legislation

or regulation. How can technology, and technology firms, help deliver on these priorities?

Information Wars

In recent months the multi-front battle between social media platforms, its users and

authorities who would regulate them has accelerated even further. What role does or should

government play in keeping platforms honest and their users safe? And what tools can help

citizens be more engaged?

Beyond "Big Bad Tech": A Search for Solutions

In times of unrest – from protests to pandemics -- technology can play a crucial role in

disseminating information. It is also being used to help track and contain the virus. But there’s

no question that privacy can also be compromised, and that autocratic forces are continuing

to harness restrictive measures and social media in the service of their own nefarious goals.

As we look to the future, how can technology help find a way out of the quagmire?

Covering the U.S. Elections

Serge Schmemann of the NYT Editorial Board and David Sanger, National Security Correspondent for the NYT, discuss the heated 2020 Presidential Debate between President Donald Trump and Candidate Joe Biden, as well as concerns regarding voting intimidation, election disinformation, signalling to Russia, and more.

Digital Minilateralism: How Governments Cooperate on Digital Governance

The authors find that “leaders should consider engaging digital minilateralism as a method of international cooperation” that can shape “how individual governments learn, adopt, and govern the use of new and emerging technologies, and how they create common or aligned policy.” (Dr. Tanya Filer and Dr. Antonio Weiss, 2020).

Digital News Report2020 (Thomson Reuters)

The report looks at the impact of coronavirus on news consumption and on the economic prospects for publishers. It looks at progress on new paid online business models, trust and misinformation, partisanship and populism, and the popularity of curated editorial products like podcasts and email newsletters.

The Magazine "Digital" (01/2020)

"Digitalization is increasingly setting the course of our lives, entailing both positive and negative ramifications… It is up to us whether the opportunities or the risks win out. As a society, we must join hands to shape the rules of digitalization."

America’s future of work

"As intelligent machines enter the workplace, some occupations are shrinking. At the same time, the economy is generating new jobs—although they may be different occupations in different locations. What does the future of work hold for places and people across the United States?" (McKinsey & Company, 2020).

Digital Cooperation for a Better Global Future

This report discusses “three main areas where international agreement and transnational initiatives could make important difference...data for forecasting and accountability, AI and digital transaction auditing and standards enforcement, and governance for digital platforms” (Club de Madrid, 2020).