Platforms, Networks, and New Power Technology’s Impact on Politics, Policy, and Elections

From selfie filters to machine learning; artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality are the next frontiers of innovation. Come hear James Hairston ‘07 discuss the policy challenges of augmenting our existing reality and creating new ones. Plus advice on getting a job when you graduate, moving from government to tech, and how we can strengthen diversity in Silicon Valley. Come join for IOP Spring Resident Fellow Adam Conner’s final study group!

Guest: James Hairston is Head of Public Policy at Oculus and leads Facebook's global policy work on AR/VR and artificial intelligence. Before joining Facebook, James was a Policy Advisor at the US Small Business Administration, served on President Obama's Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force, and worked on the economic policy team at the Center for American Progress. James holds a JD from Stanford and a BA from Harvard.