May 04, 2021
How Software Supported US Through COVID
Our new report, “Software: Supporting US Through COVID,” with data and analysis from The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), demonstrates how software has helped businesses shift their models and promote public health during the pandemic....
February 23, 2021
This invitation-only virtual Software.org event will convene state legislators for an exclusive roundtable discussion focused on the emerging paths to address digital disinformation and inauthentic content....
January 13, 2021
Software’s Critical Role in COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
As we turn the corner in the fight against the coronavirus, it’s worth looking at the key role that technology and technology companies will play in these efforts....
August 05, 2020
In Unusual Year, Software Expands Reach of Girls Who Code Program
The COVID-19 pandemic canceled all sorts of summer camps and other programs this year, but a healthy dose of innovation actually helped Software.org increase the reach of our regular partnership with Girls Who Code. By leaning on online collaboration tools, the annual coding camp program...
July 10, 2020
Supporting Truth and Trust in Digital Content During the Deepfake Era
Software-enabled innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation tools are on the rise. These promising technologies are being implemented across industry sectors to allow content creators to produce and share their work faster than ever, allow greater insights into data for businesses and governments,...
June 11, 2020
As Software Proves Key to Virus Response, the Need to Update Government Systems Becomes Clear
Much will be written about the public health response to COVID-19, but the real lessons for government run much broader. In fact, just as the virus disrupted almost every facet of life, its effects cascaded across the public sector....
October 12, 2018
“Preparing For The Rise of ‘New Collar’ Jobs”
Federal News Radio, October 12, 2018. From Chris Hopfensperger: We focus too much time on getting people into college degrees. Those are hugely important, but not everyone needs a college degree. How can we get those software skills to everybody out there, and how can...
August 02, 2018
“Big Names Join Group Aiming To ‘Responsibly Realize The Promise Of AI'”
Forbes, August 2, 2018. Partnership on AI executive director Terah Lyons said in a statement: “To maximize the opportunities and identify the risks of AI, we need to bring together those that build AI technology with those that will be affected by it.” Read More...
August 01, 2018
Software.org Joins Partnership on AI
The Partnership on AI is a multistakeholder organization that brings together academics, researchers, civil society organizations, and companies to examine questions to better understand AI’s impacts on people and society....
May 14, 2018
“Future Of Artificial Intelligence Is Improving Decision Making”
Bloomberg Radio, May 14, 2018. Victoria Espinel, President of Software.org: The BSA Foundation, discusses intellectual property issues between the US and China, and the future of artificial intelligence. Read More >>> Posting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2018-05-14/future-of-artificial-intelligence-is-improving-decision-making...