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Darrell West, author and Brookings Institution vice president, talked about his book, Turning Point: Policymaking in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, which looks at the use of artificial …

The Brookings Institution held a discussion on threats to the U.S. political system and how best to safeguard the 2020 presidential election. Panelists discussed public opinion over the impe…

Author Darrell West talked about his book, Divided Politics, Divided Nation.

A House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee considered possible reforms to how federal labor union employees report on the amount of time they are allowed under the law to spend “of…

The Brookiings Institution hosted a discussion on the opportunities of the U.S. sharing technology with other countries and the national security risks that can accompany such transfers betw…

Panelists talked about how digital technologies have affected financial inclusion in the U.S. and abroad. A Brookings research analyst and associate fellow presented the data. Following that…

Governor Terry McAuliffe (D) talked about criminal justice reform efforts in his state at a Brookings Institution forum on the topic. In his remarks the governor said, “It is time for a crim…

Six banking access and financial technology experts talked about the findings of the Brookings Institution’s Center for Technology Innovation report on improving access to financial services…

Tom Wheeler spoke about his vision for maximizing the benefits of broadband internet access in the U.S., and the ways technology is changing broadband network economics.

Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske talked about U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s mission and future initiatives. He outlined the key priorities of his agency, which include lawful travel and t…

Darrell West talked about his book, Billionaires: Reflections on the Upper Crust, in which he looks at the influence of the wealthy on politics, philanthropy, and society. The program opened…

Panelists talked about evolving challenges to Internet communications across national boundaries for international trade, governments, and private citizens. They focused on issues related to…

Randall Stephenson and Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR) talked about the future of mobile technology. Topics included rising use of smartphone, the increasing demand for broadband spectrum, and pri…

Panelists talked about the role of federal government in economic growth. They cautioned against over-regulation as the nation looked to increase economic growth and job creation. Both Phili…

Political experts talked about the leadership styles of President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. They discussed differences between campaigning and governing, relatio…

Researchers with Vanderbilt University and YouGov’s Ad Rating Project presented new data on voter responses to 2012 presidential campaign ads, and afterward political scientists talked about…

Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) outlined his fiscal agenda and plan for government reform in his state, and how his policies could be used by other states and the federal government. He talke…

Darrell West talked about the evolution of political advertising from the first ads for Dwight Eisenhower in 1952 to the fast-moving Internet ads of the 2012 presidential campaign.

Panelists talked about innovations being developed with social media and digital technology, both from the commercial standpoint and in terms of improving government efficiency and civic par…

Richard Trumka argued that America did not have a deficit crisis but a jobs crisis. He urged Congress to pass the president’s jobs bill, and said the proposal was an important first step to …