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From artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, privacy, and the digital divide, we strive to understand and offer solutions to the complex issues posed by advanced technologies. Our experts provide evidence-based insights and policy recommendations to navigate the evolving digital landscape, promote information integrity, and foster an informed and resilient information ecosystem for the benefit of society.

PHOENIX, US - Nov 09, 2023: An aerial view of the QTS Data center under construction in Phoenix, Arizona

Artificial Intelligence Turning the data center boom into long-term, local prosperity

Daniel Goetzel, Mark Muro, Shriya Methkupally

February 5, 2026

Emerging Markets & Developing Economies How tokenization can accelerate financing of small and medium enterprises in Africa

Vera Songwe

February 3, 2026

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Technology & Information Tech outlooks for 2026 | The TechTank Podcast

Darrell M. West, Nicol Turner Lee

February 3, 2026

STONE RIDGE, VIRGINIA - JULY 17: In an aerial view, an Amazon Web Services data center is shown situated near single-family homes on July 17, 2024 in Stone Ridge, Virginia. Northern Virginia is the largest data center market in the world, according to a report this year cited in published accounts, but is facing headwinds from availability of land and electric power. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

Infrastructure Why community benefit agreements are necessary for data centers

Nicol Turner Lee, Darrell M. West

January 29, 2026

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Elaine Kamarck Founding Director - Center for Effective Public Management (CEPM), Senior Fellow - Governance Studies

Nicol Turner Lee Director - Center for Technology Innovation (CTI), Senior Fellow - Governance Studies

Gaia Bernstein Visiting Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Center for Universal Education

Gabriel R. Sanchez Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative (RPII)

Rebecca Winthrop Director - Center for Universal Education, Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development

Jaganath Sankaran Nonresident Fellow - Foreign Policy, Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology

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The Brookings Institution’s Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Initiative aims to advance good governance of transformative new technologies.

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