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
BLM and CAA protests: The increasing use of facial recognition technology by governments against protesters
The beginning of 2020 witnessed the continuation of widespread protests against India’s new citizenship laws whic
The role of impartial reporting in upholding democratic processes
According to Freedom House, political rights and civil liberties have seen a decline in democracies in general. Acc
Colourwashing and inclusivity: making a case for more than sponsorship and commodified awareness
In a bid to stay relevant, many companies indulge in colourwashing in order to make their products and services app
The integration of healthcare and VR
Virtual reality (VR) has largely been associated with the field of entertainment. However, scientists and particula
In the News
The European Union’s Climate Law could create necessary precedent in sustainability
Portugal’s environment minister announced in January this year that the country would utilize its six-month presidency of the
The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on environmental migrants
As far back as 1990, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that migration would be the single greatest i
Gender discrimination litigations are shedding light on the continuing problem of workplace bias
In most jurisdictions, gender discrimination at the workplace is prohibited by law. However, from hiring policies and promotions
The role of impartial reporting in upholding democratic processes
According to Freedom House, political rights and civil liberties have seen a decline in democracies in general. According to the