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Federal information technology (IT) is widely known to be outdated, but proposed legislation in Congress would fast-track federal IT modernization. If passed, the legislation would strengthen the government’s overall security by allowing departments and agencies to bring their systems into the digital innovation era with better cybersecurity and data collection mechanisms. Many agencies realize that upgraded legacy systems are crucial during the COVID-19 crisis. The government needs to change the procurement rules to allow for more emerging technologies that would enable more efficiency from both their IT systems and the employees who deliver their agencies’ services.

On this episode, Jason Oxman, President and CEO of the Information Technology & Innovation Council (ITI) joins Shane to discuss why ITI has made federal IT modernization a priority. Jason’s insights on government investment in cybersecurity and privacy emphasize the extent to which the modernization of critical infrastructure (or lack thereof) will dictate the government’s ability to serve its citizens efficiently.

The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a debate about contact tracing apps. Virginia recently rolled out an app that uses Google’s and Apple’s Bluetooth technology to notify users if they’ve been exposed to the virus. However, Australians began using contact tracing months ago, and have since debated the need to balance privacy with government regulation. Technology […]

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China claims it is tired of western-centric internet governance, and is now seeking to establish a less centralized global internet based on newer, native products that reflect China’s policy agenda. What would the success of China’s model mean for the future of internet governance? What would it mean for human rights? On this episode, Shane […]

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What will be the future of electronic payments? What are the advantages of a “digital dollar,” and how has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we distribute payments?  On this episode, Shane speaks with her colleague Jim Harper, a visiting fellow on AEI’s Technology Policy Studies team. They discuss the growth of digital payment technologies […]

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What is “internet governance?” Why does it need to be coordinated internationally? And who gets to participate in these discussions? On this episode, Shane speaks with two leading experts on international internet policy. Ambassador David Gross, the former US Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, and Dustin Loup, executive director of The Internet Society’s […]

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Shane talks to guest John Neuffer about the vital role of semiconductors and the challenges the industry faces.

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Shane and her telecom panel return to discuss China's influence on global telecom policy and what the US must do to support free communications worldwide.

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Shane talks with two experts in the realm of international telecommunications about the importance of and challenges to developing global telecom standards.

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Shane and telecom lawyer Joel Thayer take a look at the debates and controversies surrounding recent policy decisions by the FCC, to include COVID-19 and 5G

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Shane talks to tech policy analyst Adam Thierer about the regulatory hurdles that plague the tech sector during COVID and regular operations

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