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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: An important anniversary for people and for technology

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Facial recognition: It’s time for action

Rural Broadband

The rural broadband divide: An urgent national problem that we can solve

An important step toward peace and security in the digital world

Today in Technology

Cybersecurity and the world: A time to reflect, a time to act

Microsoft brings directly purchased renewable energy total to 1.2 gigawatts

Today in Technology

Today in Technology: How the spirit of Louis Braille lives on in today’s AI innovators

Artificial Intelligence

Using AI to help save lives

A call for principle-based international agreements to govern law enforcement access to data

Defending Democracy Program

Defending Democracy as the Midterms Near

Defending Democracy Program

We are taking new steps against broadening threats to democracy

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Rural Broadband

Today in Technology: Nelson Mandela’s Legacy

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Facial recognition technology: The need for public regulation and corporate responsibility

Special Olympics: Creating a Global Movement of Inclusion

Brad Smith: The country needs to get immigration right

Next Generation Washington: Spring 2018 Update