Stories from McCourt
Tech & Public Policy
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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.