MIT Internet Policy Research Initiative
The Internet Policy Research Initiative (IPRI) collaborates with policy makers and technologists to improve the trustworthiness and effectiveness of interconnected digital systems like the Internet. Our work provides global policy makers with technically grounded guidance for policies regarding cybersecurity, Internet privacy, and more. We accomplish our mission by relying on: core engineering and public policy research, education, and outreach.
Cybersecurity
Tackling key issues, such as the encryption debate, critical infrastructure, cryptography, and IoT security.
AI Policy
Increasing the trustworthiness of AI systems to ensure that they are both explainable and accountable.
Privacy
Helping to inform meaningful policy that ensures the safety of private information held on the Internet.
Networks
Investigating network architectures, systems, and protocols from a policy perspective.
Decentralized Web
Developing tools and standards for the Internet to expand its benefits throughout the world.
App Inventor
Creating a platform that makes it easier to design and build problem-solving mobile apps.
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New Cross-Disciplinary Group Contemplates AI Ethics
Published on 2018-10-23MIT Students Address Ethical Issues in the Areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Machines…
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Recommendations For Fake News
Published on 2018-04-20What should be done about “fake news”? Wajeeha Ahmad develops recommendations to better align incentives…
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Facebook/Cambridge Analytica: Privacy lessons and a way forward
Published on 2018-03-20By Nathaniel Fruchter, Michael Specter, Ben Yuan Introduction On Saturday, March 17, 2018, The Guardian…
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