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Aspen Digital
Think Tanks
Washington, District of Columbia 2,633 followers
Steering the current state and future promise of tech spaces in the service of an informed, just, and equitable world.
About us
Aspen Digital is a nonpartisan technology and information-focused organization that brings together thinkers and doers to uncover new ideas and spark policies, processes, and procedures that empower communities and strengthen democracy. A future-focused program of the Aspen Institute, we inspire collaboration among diverse voices from industry, government, and civil society to ensure our interconnected world is accessible, safe, and inclusive – both online and off.
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A new wave of AI changemakers are making the journey from private industry to state and local government. What can nonprofits and civil society leaders do to help those who are moving from tech to government to succeed? For starters, we must ensure this group understands the intricate nature of how governments function as well as how to advocate for themselves and for the responsible use of AI in a government agency. Our team's Shanthi Bolla makes the case for training these rising civic AI leaders to be ready for government work. Dive into her research: https://lnkd.in/gHNA5tdX #CivicAI #TechToGovernment #GovernmentTech
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Want to unpack the concepts of equality and equity in product development? This LinkedIn Learning course, inspired by the work of our Product Equity Working Group, has you covered. The course is built to empower product teams to not only understand but also act on the critical differences between equality and equity. It will teach you to make informed decisions about where and how to focus your efforts. Throughout last year, our team hosted several collaborative working sessions to explore how equality and equity should be applied to product design and development processes. This free course is inspired by these conversations among tech industry leaders, academia, and subject-matter experts. Dig into the emerging practice of Product Equity with LinkedIn Head of Equity Imani Dunbar: https://ow.ly/b1X250UFxAF #ProductEquity #InclusiveDesign
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We’re experiencing unprecedented innovation, propelled by sophisticated algorithmic models and the datasets that fuel them. What does this mean for the US’s older adult population? Technological progress can allow us to reimagine how society supports older adults, particularly around key social determinants of health, like housing, transportation, and food security. But left unchecked, the speed at which new technology develops can also exacerbate digital ageism. An increasingly diverse population that’s growing faster than ever, older adults should be included at every step of the product design process. With both these potential opportunities and serious risks, our experts have developed a playbook to help organizations at any maturity level understand the steps they can take to improve the lived experiences of millions of older adults. It’s the result of months of consultation with tech companies, community leaders, policymakers, and more. Check it out: https://ow.ly/RlGG50UFxcY #OlderAdults #DigitalEquity
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What are teens' priorities when it comes to keeping themselves and their families secure online? 🔐 32% focus on creating strong passwords 🎣 22% alert us to phishing attempts and suspicious links 💬 16% call attention to the importance of secure social media practices 🥸 14% warn us about identity theft 📲 10% promote multi-factor authentication (MFA) Our team analyzed the top 50 qualifying entries of our “Cybersecurity in Daily Life” poster competition. The contestants, all ages 14-17, come from 18 states across the US. Dig deeper into these takeaways and learn more about how to protect yourself on the internet in a piece by our team's Devon Regal and Sasha Cohen O'Connell: https://ow.ly/5bYG50UBtkq #AspenCyberPosters #TeenPerspectives
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Product Equity aims to reimagine how technologies are built so that all users benefit from them fully. To help unpack this emerging practice, we published "Product Equity 101." In today’s world of lightspeed advancements in innovation, companies often prioritize getting new products out the door quickly. In this race, they will optimize for a mythical "average" person, and neglect to account for diverse experiences. Offering key concepts and smart practices in plain terms, our primer is built for anyone who's seeking to build equitable tech products that serve all people. Gain foundational knowledge on Product Equity. Access this resource and others in our new information hub: https://ow.ly/Stic50Uzztf #ProductEquity #InclusiveDesign
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Congratulations to our team's Shanthi Bolla on being selected for the 2024-2025 Siegel Family Endowment Research Fellowship! 🎉 ⭐
We're proud to announce the 2024-2025 Siegel Research Fellows! 🎓✨ This extraordinary group includes researchers, academics, and policy experts whose work spans diverse fields such as technology ethics, economic democracy, social media dynamics, and AI governance. This year’s cohort builds on the strengths of previous iterations of the program, embodying the program’s interdisciplinary spirit with fellows from diverse backgrounds, including HBCUs, independent artists, and mathematicians. Their research addresses critical issues such as worker rights in an era of digital automation, the intersection of race and technology, and the role of science diplomacy in global environmental cooperation. 🔗 Learn more about the cohort and each of these 14 remarkable researchers on our website. https://lnkd.in/empNDByj Data & Society Research Institute Aspen Digital NYU's Center for Social Media and Politics All Tech Is Human #BlackTechFutures Research Institute#BlackTechFutures Research Institute Economic Policy Institute University of Colorado Boulder Center for American Progress Massachusetts Institute of Technology Washington Center for Equitable Growth Center for Democracy & Technology Cornell Tech Santa Fe Institute Convocation Research + Design (CoRD Labs)
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Hey, journalists! Are you wondering, "How can AI technologies lead to the long-term success of the news media?" We have a few recommendations. After consulting with experts across tech and information organizations, we argue that AI tools can support data journalism, enhance reader experience, and more. The keys to success are ethical integration, full transparency, and human involvement. Get these and other insights in “Here Come the Robots”: https://ow.ly/7J1950Uzzei #ArtificialIntelligence #journalism
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How can media literacy help teens? B Cavello and National Association for Media Literacy Education's Michelle Ciulla Lipkin argue that it can equip them for an AI-driven world. "Media literacy is about... teaching students how to think, not what to think," write B and Michelle. "Prioritizing impactful media literacy education will equip our students with the skills and knowledge they need to understand the power, purpose, audience, and agenda of the messages they engage with." Learn why this matters in their op-ed for Tech Policy Press: https://ow.ly/j6Sj50Uzz0V #MediaLiteracy #ArtificialIntelligence #Education
We Can’t Wait For Media Literacy Education in the Age of AI | TechPolicy.Press
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Our Senior Director of Cybersecurity Programs, Sasha Cohen O'Connell, joined Witty: Women In Tech Talk To Yaz Podcast recently to discuss tech policy. Catch a clip from the interview below, and find the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dg5U8N7n
"In cybersecurity and tech policy, the tricky things are not the technology. The tricky things are decision-making, balancing different values, and the ability to facilitate and put those conversations in context." - Senior Director of The Aspen Institute, Sasha Cohen O'Connell. Listen to the latest Witty episode to learn more. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eeSEJcDh Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/euMYBHFZ Follow on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gq3nmtD Visit our website: wittypodcast.org Reach out to collaborate: podcastwitty@gmail.com