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Creating an AI Testbed for Government
The U.S. should establish a testbed for government-procured artificial intelligence (AI) models used to provide services to Americans.


Improving Outcomes for Incarcerated People by Reducing Unjust Communication Costs
It is critical that services such as video calling and email be available to people in prisons at a "just and reasonable" cost.


Playbook For Opening Federal Government Data — How Executive & Legislative Leadership Can Help
The Biden Administration should explicitly emphasize that open government data is a top Administration priority.


Investing in “Privacy-at-the-Sensor” Civic Technologies to Advance Next-Gen American Infrastructure
The U.S. should invest in civic technologies that advance next-gen American infrastructure and prioritize individual privacy protections.


Promoting Transparency and Competition in the Broadband Market
The federal government can and must intervene to promote transparency and competition in the broadband market.


Countering China's Monopolization of African Nations' Digital Broadcasting Infrastructure
The U.S. should support African civil society by securing an information ecosystem that advances democratic values.


Using AI and Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality to Deliver Tailored and Effective Jobs Training
To address continuous labor market transformation and automation, all Americans need to have access to agile and effective jobs training.


Improving Data Infrastructure to Meet Student and Learner Information Needs
A renewed commitment to modernizing the SLDS data infrastructure and to the students these systems serve is needed.


An Institute for Scalable Heterogeneous Computing
Establish a Manufacturing USA Institute under NIST with the goal of pursuing advanced packaging for scalable heterogeneous computing.


Using “Wargaming” to Evaluate Manufacturing Cyberthreats and Ensure Supply-Chain Cybersecurity
The Biden-Harris administration should address cyberthreats through a government-industry partnership that uses “wargaming” analyses.


Creating an API Standard for Election Administration Systems to Strengthen U.S. Democracy
Creating a standard API for election administration systems will result in a stronger, more representative democracy.


A National Cloud for Conducting Disinformation Research at Scale
Online disinformation continues to evolve and threaten national security, federal elections, public health, and other critical U.S. sectors.


Enabling Responsible U.S. Leadership on Global AI Regulation
The Biden-Harris Administration should set clear priorities championing a collective digital rights agenda.


Strengthening U.S. Engagement in International Standards Bodies
Technology standards have emerged as an area of geopolitical competition, conferring economic benefits and implicating values like privacy.


Integrating Automated Vehicles with 5G Networks to Realize the Future of Transportation
Widespread deployment of autonomous vehicles connected to 5G-enabled roadway infrastructure would make travel easier, cheaper, and safer.


A National Framework for AI Procurement
As AI applications for public use have proliferated, there has been a large uptick in challenges associated with AI safety and fairness.


Mitigating Doxing Risks: Strategies to Prevent Online Threats from Translating to Offline Harms
The growing use of channels for finding and sharing information about people have made doxing increasingly widespread and dangerous.


Prioritize Funding for High-Speed Internet Connectivity that Rural Communities Can Afford to Adopt
Federal programs that have recently funded new broadband infrastructure has gone to ISPs that offer expensive internet service.


Creating a National Infrastructure for Digital Mental Health Services
Addressing the largely unregulated space of digital mental health products is critical to mitigate harm of unverified solutions.


Demystifing Tech Careers: Industry-Driven Transparency for Expanding Access to the New Economy
A Transparent Tech Training Alliance could expand access to early tech careers to low-wage workers and help small and mid-sized enterprises.
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