Nicol Turner Lee
Governance Studies, Director of the Center for Technology Innovation (CTI)
Brookings Institution
Dr. Nicol Turner Lee is a senior fellow in Governance Studies, the director of the Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) and co-editor of the TechTank blog and podcast at the Brookings Institution, which is a global think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. She is also the founder of the AI Equity Lab, which focuses on convening experts from government, civil society, academia, and industry to develop purposeful, pragmatic, and inclusive solutions and policies. Dr. Turner Lee's research encompasses equitable access to technology across the U.S. and abroad. Her portfolio also includes leading research and public policy work focused on the identification and mitigation of online biases in artificial intelligence systems. She is the author of the book, Digitally Invisible: How the Internet is Creating the New Underclass (Brookings Press, 2024), and has appeared throughout various news media, testified before Congress and international global governance bodies, and written extensively on tech and telecom issues. In 2022, she was recognized for distinguished career contributions by the American Sociological Association at the annual conference. She has her B.A. from Colgate University, and her Ph.D. from Northwestern University.
Recent Events and Presentations
Challenging the Arguments Behind Youth Social Media Bans
Join us for a panel discussion examining the global movement to ban social media for youth, the tradeoffs these policies present, and alternative approaches that balance safety, rights, and the realities of growing up in a digital world.
The State of U.S. Broadband in 2022: Reassessing the Whole Picture
Join ITIF for a discussion about the current state of broadband in the United States, how to best assess U.S. broadband, what the remaining areas for improvement are, and the best practices for solving them.
Accountability in the Algorithmic Economy
Join the Center for Data Innovation for a presentation of its new report and a panel discussion on how policymakers can hold algorithms accountable while accelerating adoption of AI.
Less Heat, More Light: Finding the Right Path Forward for Net Neutrality
Net neutrality has become the most contentious issue in modern telecommunications policy. Join ITIF for a panel of experts to discuss opportunities, challenges, what is new, and how best to move forward in this perennial debate.
The FCC’s Sprint to a Broadband Privacy Rulemaking: Discounts for Data, the Ninth Circuit Decision, and What Comes Next
Join ITIF to discuss the latest wrinkles in the FCC privacy debate and where policymakers should go from here.
Crafting a Grand Bargain Out of Title II: Net Neutrality With Net Adoption
Despite the real, persistent problem of the digital divide, the tech policy world remains transfixed by net neutrality. Join ITIF for an expert panel discussion of a new ITIF report proposing a legislative grand bargain that would give the FCC clear jurisdiction to regulate net neutrality while at the same time appropriating significant new funds for a national digital divide initiative.
Data for Social Justice: The Impact of Data on Underserved Communities
Join the Center for Data Innovation for a panel discussion about the technologies and policies that can help build a more inclusive society.
Digital Readiness: Rethinking the Digital Divide
ITIF gathers a panel of experts to discuss John Horrigan's recent work on digital readiness and broadband adoption.
An App Store for Energy: eKNOW and Data-Driven Innovation for Smart Buildings
A panel of experts debate policies to drive technological innovation for consumer empowerment in the electricity sector.
Perspectives on the Future of Digital Communications
ITIF and Time Warner Cable Research Program on Digital Communications host a discussion of the issues that are shaping the future of digital communications.
