July 10, 2019
Since Bitcoin’s founding in 2009, thousands of Bitcoins have entered circulation. A popular conception of the “virtual” nature of cryptocurrency dominates, but cryptocurrency is deeply embedded in policy and physical
July 3, 2019
This event was the fourth in a series of events. The first focused on privacy. The second focused on systemic risk. The third tackled questions around Artificial Intelligence (AI). The next one will focus on
July 2, 2019
As the use of personal electronics has grown, tech companies have monetized the data that they collect from individuals using their platforms, selling it into data markets that provide consumers
June 25, 2019
Financial Technology, or FinTech, provides consumers ease of access to personal financial data, mobile banking, and investment opportunities in non-traditional situations. As a sector lacking a uniform regulatory framework, FinTech
May 9, 2019
India was one of the fastest growing economies in the world in 2018, behind only Ghana and Ethiopia.[1] Despite this huge growth potential, a significant portion of India’s 1.1 billion
April 12, 2019
The increasing ubiquity of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has created new risks. IoT refers to everyday internet-connected objects, devices, and sensors which can collect, store, and transmit data without
March 22, 2019
In 2013, a research team of Jackson School students completed a survey and analysis of information and communication technology (ICT) growth in India and South Africa for Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing
March 21, 2019
In 2014, continuing GRGs partnership with Mircosoft, a team of Jackson School researchers provided a comprehensive overview of the sociopolitical and economic trends in ASEAN countries and the implications of
March 21, 2019
In 2015, the JSIS GRG team provided a cybersecurity analysis and overview of Africa’s Sub-Saharan region to Microsoft. The researchers were able to assess the region’s cybersecurity landscape and market
March 21, 2019
In 2016, the GRG continued their work for Microsoft by providing an informational briefing and report detailing extremist use of information and communications technology (ICT). An overview of current literatures,