Technology
Technology has transformed the world and has disrupted existing industries and numerous occupations.
New technologies are being created and introduced into the marketplace so rapidly that their pervasive influence on society occurs long before policymakers can adapt through necessary laws and regulations. WLF conducts research on how new technology impacts society and on the policies that can best shape that impact. We focus on the effects of new technology on the workforce, intellectual property policies that can encourage innovation, and how government policies affect employee incentives, market competition, and economic dynamism generally.
Issues We Are Currently Working On
- Data protection and digital privacy
- Intricacies of Digital Security
- Responsible Artificial Intelligence
- The separate legal personality of artificial intelligence
- The internet of things
- The intersection between technology and human rights
- The legal and policy aspects of blockchain
- Quantum computing
Insights
The right to repair movement could have a significant impact on global emissions reduction
Many manufacturers use planned obsolescence so that products fail prematurely and are short-lived, thereby forcing consumers to purchase replacements at more frequent intervals. In
The integration of healthcare and VR
Virtual reality (VR) has largely been associated with the field of entertainment. However, scientists and particularly health experts have uncovered the benefits of VR in the healt
The increasing number of internet blackouts worldwide is cause for concern
While internet blackouts first found favor in situations of political unrest, over the years, the practice has expanded to restrict issues not involving large scale opposition or v
Preparing for the world’s next pandemic: lessons learned in 2020
Even as the world is reeling from the effects of COVID-19, the World Health Organization has urged world leaders to prepare for the next pandemic, by building up prevention capacit