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Time to Link the U.S. Electric Grids?
As reported by IEEE Spectrum, the U.S. Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory has released a new study highlighting the economic and technical benefits of linking the three regional U.S. power grids to better distribute power resources and make renewable energy more widely available around the country. Noting that equipment at the connection points is nearing the end... Read more →
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OCEANIS Community To Address Ethics of AI and Autonomous Systems
On July 25, IEEE and the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) launched an Open Community for Ethics in Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (OCEANIS). The global forum will bring together organizations interested in the development and use of standards as a means to address ethical matters in autonomous and intelligent systems. Initial membership includes IEEE and nine standards developing... Read more →
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New IEEE Position Statement Supports Strong Encryption
On 24 June, the IEEE Board of Directors adopted a position statement in support of strong encryption for confidentiality and data integrity. The essence of the position is that: “IEEE supports the use of unfettered strong encryption to protect confidentiality and integrity of data and communications. We oppose efforts by governments to restrict the... Read more →
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Options and Challenges in Providing Universal Internet Access
On 7 June (11:00 a.m. ET), the authors of the IEEE Internet Technology Policy Community white paper: “Options and Challenges in Providing Universal Access” will highlight their research and conclusions regarding five barriers to universal internet access: infrastructure, cost, digital literacy, availability and disinterest. For more information or to register for the free webinar... Read more →
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EU AI Policy Groups Note IEEE’s Work on Ethical Design of Autonomous Systems
Dr Clara Neppel, senior director for IEEE’s European Business Operations, reports that EU entities charged with developing European policy on AI are taking positive note of IEEE’s work in addressing ethical design of AI and autonomous systems. The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE), which is an independent advisory body... Read more →
Technology Policy For The Public Good
IEEE and its organizational units engage in coordinated public policy activities at the national, regional and international levels in order to advance our mission and vision of securing the benefits of technology for the advancement of society. Our goals include:
- Encouraging the multiple and beneficial uses of technology to advance the interests of humanity and serve the public good.
- Educating policy-makers, the public, and our members on the social implications of technology, including technology-related opportunities, threats and barriers.
- Providing non-partisan public fora for exploration and communication of how public policy can best capture and increase the public benefits derived from technology.
The IEEE Global Public Policy website provides a window into these activities in order to support these goals, as well as to engage and inform our IEEE members, the public and policy-makers around the world on technology-related aspects of public policy issues.