Technology is reshaping society faster than institutions can adapt.

At the McCourt School’s Tech & Public Policy Center (TPP), we close the gap between technological change and institutional readiness. We support rigorous research and foster cross-sector collaboration to address the social, political and regulatory challenges created by emerging technologies.

TPP brings three distinctive strengths to this mission. Being located in Washington, DC, just steps from the U.S. Capitol, helps us connect to federal policymakers both in government and in civil society. Being part of Georgetown University allows us to convene top researchers across a range of disciplines. Finally, our roots in the Jesuit tradition help us center values and ethics as we engage with technology.

Our priorities

The Tech & Public Policy Center supports research, convening and policy engagement across some of the most pressing issues in technology governance.

Digital Governance and Agentic AI

Governments increasingly rely on digital systems and AI tools to deliver services, implement policy and make decisions. At TPP, we examine how public institutions can use emerging technologies effectively, responsibly and equitably while understanding the risks they may introduce.

Social Media, Platforms and Chatbots

How do digital technologies shape public discourse, social trust, political behavior and everyday life? At TPP, we study the societal impacts of social media, online platforms and generative AI chatbots, and explore approaches to make these technologies safer, more accountable and more aligned with democratic values.

Technology and AI Regulation

Technological innovation is moving very fast. At TPP, we provide policymakers with evidence and new ideas on how best to create effective, adaptive and evidence-based regulation of information technology, including AI.

Community

Through shared events and programming, TPP fosters a cross-disciplinary tech policy community of researchers, students, practitioners and policymakers.  TPP community members gain access to a broad network that crosses sectors and viewpoints while also building longer-term relationships that foster deep exchange of ideas.

Upcoming TPP Events

Audience member asks question during event

Sep 17

The Inaugural Fritz Digital Ethics Forum: “Social Media, Children, and the Constitution”

Riggs Library –
View Event

News spotlights

Explore the latest stories on our faculty research, student stories, updates on our programs, announcements, highlights from recent events, key initiatives and other news from the Tech & Public Policy Center.

View all stories