Blockchain is a key technology – a computer scientist explains why the post-crypto-crash future is bright

There are many uses for digital systems that are not centrally controlled and that allow large numbers of people to participate securely, even if they don’t all know and trust each other.

Yu Chen, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
June 6, 2023 ~6 min

Infrastructure law's digital equity goals are key to smart cities that work for everyone

Smart cities’ focus on technology has made the digital divide worse, not better. The new infrastructure law could change that.

Gregory Porumbescu, Assistant Professor at the School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University - Newark • conversation
Nov. 22, 2021 ~6 min


Don't write off government algorithms – responsible AI can produce real benefits

Despite the exams algorithm fiasco, UK government bodies are making positive uses of the technology.

Allison Gardner, Lecturer in Computer Science/Co-founder Women Leading in AI, Keele University • conversation
Sept. 18, 2020 ~7 min

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