Trust in the Network Society: A crisis of the digital age?

 

Event recording.

Event summary.

The Digital Communication Network Global and the Portulans Institute invite you to an online discussion about the 2023 edition of the Network Readiness Index (NRI) focusing on the theme of trust in a networked society. This hybrid event will explore global issues and developments related to trust towards technology in the digital age. It will present examples and cases that highlight transformational technologies, regulations, and practices that could either support or undermine trust in the coming decade.

During the first part of the discussion, the Portulans Institute will present key findings and highlights from the Network Readiness Index 2023. During the second part, speakers will open the discussion to explore questions such as emerging technologies, the AI landscape, misinformation, and information literacy. 

Latest News

Regionalizing the Global Innovation Index: Results for the United States Sub-National Prototype
Regionalizing the Global Innovation Index: Results for the United States Sub-National Prototype
This post is a follow-up to a March 1st 2024 report that presented the methodology and first-stage results of the U.S. Sub-National Innovation Index (SNII). The...
Introducing Portulans Institute’s 2024-2025 Fellows
Introducing Portulans Institute’s 2024-2025 Fellows
The Portulans Institute is pleased to welcome six new Fellows as part of our latest 2024-2025 cohort! Our Fellows are graduate students and young professionals who...
Governance of National Digital Transformation: Cultivating Resilience Amidst Changing Political Environments
Governance of National Digital Transformation: Cultivating Resilience Amidst Changing Political Environments
Digital transformation: a critical enabler The potential and benefits of digital transformation are far-reaching and widely recognized. At the macroeconomic level, digital transformation positively impacts economic...
Apply now for the Portulans Institute’s 2024-2025 Fellowship Program
Apply now for the Portulans Institute’s 2024-2025 Fellowship Program
Application deadline: July 12, 2024  Fellowship period: August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025     About the Portulans Institute Founded in 2019, the Portulans Institute...
Governing AI for Humanity: Thoughts on the UN AI Advisory Body Interim Report
Governing AI for Humanity: Thoughts on the UN AI Advisory Body Interim Report
The UN Secretary General appointed a high-level multistakeholder advisory body on artificial intelligence (AI) in October 2023. The fast-working body was tasked with making recommendations in three areas:...
Regionalizing the Global Innovation Index: A Prototype Sub-National Approach for the United States
Regionalizing the Global Innovation Index: A Prototype Sub-National Approach for the United States
The Global Innovation Index (GII) is a leading tool for understanding country-level determinants of innovation. While the national scale is useful for many researchers and decision-makers,...