on Oct 07, 2024

Principal Greta Byrum completes her Benton Institute for Broadband & Society Opportunity Fund Fellowship

Congratulations to Principal Greta Byrum for completing her Benton Institute for Broadband & Society Opportunity Fund Fellowship with a timely report on the risks of digital inclusion and practical measures to increase digital safety. With unprecedented investments from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), it’s vital to ensure that new and vulnerable users are protected from digital risks, especially in the age of AI.

 

The report offers actionable recommendations for state and territory broadband offices to mitigate potential harms and implement safety measures, from risk assessments and data policies to inclusive workforce programs and community-based digital safety solutions. The report aims to ensure that the laudable goals of “Internet for All” are not undercut by expanding access at the expense of safety.

 

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