Stories from McCourt
Tech & Public Policy
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McCourt School’s Tech & Public Policy Center Awards New Funding Supporting Research on AI in Criminal Justice, Health Care and Democratic Governance
The Tech & Public Policy Center (TPP) at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy announce new research grants supporting faculty-led projects that examine how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping public life.
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McCourt Students Engage With Tech Policy Leaders at Microsoft and Meta’s DC Offices
McCourt students join Tech & Public Policy visiting fellows to meet with technology leaders at Microsoft and Meta’s DC offices.
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Guided by a ‘Mantra,’ This Student Is Reimagining Justice Through Data Science
Tech & Public Policy program Scholar Joya Wheatfall-Melvin (MS-DSPP’26) is using data to advance equity in criminal justice and education.
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TPP Visiting Fellows Bring Cross-Sector Expertise to Advance Responsible Tech
The McCourt School’s Tech & Public Policy program spring 2026 cohort includes practitioners at the intersection of AI, data privacy and digital governance.
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How Social Media Can Shape Public Opinion – and How We Can Build a Healthier Online Environment
Professor Renee DiResta explains how we got to our current social media landscape, the role influencers play in politics and potential solutions for a healthier online environment.
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New Tech & Public Policy visiting fellows bring intersecting expertise in biotech, cyber law and digital policy
The fall 2025 visiting fellows cohort includes a senior policy advisor, a privacy and cybersecurity attorney and the founding executive director of New York University’s Center for Social Media & Politics.
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Meet the new Tech & Public Policy scholars shaping tech policy for the public good
The McCourt School of Public Policy’s Tech & Public Policy (TPP) program is pleased to announce Chirag Chinnapa (MIDP’26), Hannah Blair (MPP’27), Joya Wheatfall-Melvin (MS-DSPP’26) and Max Morgan (MPP’27) have been selected as TPP scholars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years.
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TrueMedia finds new home at Georgetown’s McCourt School
McCourt School of Public Policy researchers will continue developing the AI platform to detect deepfakes and false information, furthering Georgetown University’s commitment to research and technology in the public interest. As the information environment grows more complex and technological advances make it easier to manipulate content, knowing what’s true online has never been more difficult.…
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From playwright to public policy: How a student’s experience in the entertainment industry fueled a passion for tech policy
Matt Steinberg’s interest in tech policy started in a writer’s room. Now, in his first year at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, Steinberg is delving into the ever-evolving world of tech governance.