Technology & Information

Policy Institute

Researching how technology contributes to economic, political, and social change.

Huijeong Yeon’s Fulbright Journey at UT Austin
In an era where technology and policy are increasingly intertwined, Huijeong Yeon—a distinguished Fulbright scholar with eight years of experience in the South Korean government—is utilizing her...
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Empowering Cities: Dr. Sharon Strover’s Roadmap for Ethical AI Governance
Empowering Cities: Dr. Sharon Strover’s Roadmap for Ethical AI GovernanceDr. Sharon Strover, TIPI Co-Director, has received an IBM grant to publish a report in their series on the Business of...
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Flood Warning Signs/Risky Driving Article Messaging
Flood warning signs work—but not how you'd expect. In our new study of over 1,000 Texas drivers, we found that simply having seen a "Turn Around Don't Drown" road sign in the past made drivers...
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Moody, School of Information Students Present Their Research at 53rd TPRC Conference
Shown in photo (left to right): Tina Lassiter, Sharon Strover, Jessica Needle, Sheila B. Lalwani, Silvia Dal BenWashington, D.C., -- The University of Texas was well represented at the 53rd Research...
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Ethics Before Efficiency: Austin’s Model for Responsible Government AI
“What happens when a city asks ‘Should we’ before ‘Can we?’ with AI?” In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) can bring unprecedented efficiency to cities, the real challenge isn’t just about...
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Our Focus

Digital Equity

Disasters, Risk & Resilliency

Artificial Intelligence

Our Work

Projects

With assistance from donors, sponsors and partners, TIPI works on projects involving everything from library-based hotspots to Russian misinformation campaigns on Facebook. We’ve also recently concluded a 10-year digital media program with scholars and students from Portugal.

Events

Throughout the academic year, TIPI hosts luncheons, a digital media speaker series, lecture series, conferences, and other special events for the benefit of our students, faculty and the greater UT Austin community. 

Publications

TIPI faculty and students publish policy briefs, full reports, and research papers on topics related to digital media, technological transformation, digital inclusion and other information policy issues.

Our Partners & Sponsors