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Open science: The citizen's role in and contribution to research

The report summarises the conclusions of an expert consultation exploring how citizens are increasingly becoming involved in scientific research. It investigates the benefits and challenges that citizen science poses for different stakeholders.

Oct 11, 2017
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Digital currency: Transacting and value exchange in the digital age

The report gives an overview of expert discussions on trends in the use of digital transaction platforms and cryptocurrencies, and the implications for the wider economic, financial and social landscape.

Oct 11, 2017
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Building our Connected Society: Findings from the 2017 Thought Leadership programme

This report summarises the key themes that emerged from four thought leadership sessions on the UK's connected society, along with recommended actions moving forward for the UK government, industries, the third sector and the public.

Oct 11, 2017
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Civic engagement: How can digital technologies underpin citizen-powered democracy?

The report provides an overview of an expert consultation on how digital technologies can be used to support citizen-powered democracy. It identifies key opportunities, risks and aspirations, as well as emerging ideas for delivering on this vision.

Oct 11, 2017
Commentary

How Hezbollah Came to Dominate Information Warfare

Hezbollah's information warfare portfolio includes newspapers, social media outlets, television programming, and a major internet presence. Its websites reflect the group's diverse agenda and aim to be multi-generational in their approach, offering information about social services as well as a video game to engage youth.

Sep 19, 2017
Report

Digital Technology and the Future of Commerce

Advances in digital technology can connect businesses and consumers, develop new and niche markets, and commodify new activities. As the exchange of goods and services evolves, what are the societal impacts?

Aug 30, 2017
Blog

How RAND Helped Cable TV Spread Far and Wide

In the late 1960s and early '70s, RAND released a series of reports about cable television — the technology, federal and state regulation, and its use in education. The researchers' interactive vision for cable TV was a lot like the internet.

Aug 25, 2017
Commentary

Gaming Policy in Cyberspace

Hacked devices and intellectual property theft are a rich hunting ground for policy development. The challenge posed by Internet-connect devices is only getting worse as the number of online devices continues to grow.

Aug 23, 2017
Commentary

The Islamic State May Be Failing, but Its Strategic Communications Legacy Is Here to Stay

The Islamic State's caliphate is collapsing but its legacy will live on virtually because of its information operations. The scale of the menace presented by the group today pales in comparison to other global challenges, yet it manages to dominate and terrorize the public mind.

Aug 17, 2017
Report

Australia's Cyber Security Policy Options

An exercise with participants from government, industry, think tanks, academia, and the media explored opportunities to improve cyber security and inform Australia's strategy. Recommendations include creating and enforcing technology security standards, crafting international agreements to address challenges, and increasing awareness to keep users safe online.

Aug 7, 2017
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Civic Engagement: How Can Digital Technology Encourage Greater Engagement in Civil Society?

This Perspective explores the potential impacts that digital technologies may have on the nature of civic engagement and political processes, providing an overview of the opportunities and risks associated with the use of these technologies.

Aug 7, 2017
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Report

The RAND American Life Panel: Technical Description

This document provides a detailed description of the RAND American Life Panel methodology related to sample recruitment, sample retention, and weighting and should be of use for users of the panel and as general reference material.

Jul 26, 2017
Commentary

Connect, Buy-Now, Fire: How the Dark Web Allows Criminals to Buy Weapons—Anonymously

Despite its small size compared to the offline market, the ability of the dark web to anonymously arm individuals of all backgrounds needs to be taken seriously. Its potential impact on international security is significant.

Jul 25, 2017
News Release

News Release

US Weapons Main Source of Illegal Arms Trade on the Dark Web

The illegal sales on the dark web of firearms, weapons, explosives, and banned digital guides on homemade products present challenges for law enforcement agencies and national governments. Its potential to anonymously arm criminals and terrorists, as well as vulnerable and fixated individuals, is the most dangerous aspect.

Jul 19, 2017
Report

U.S. Weapons Are the Main Source of Illegal Arms on the Dark Web

The dark web enables an illicit market for firearms, explosives, and ammunition. This can anonymously arm criminals, terrorists, and others. Sixty percent of the arms for sale are from the United States.

Jul 19, 2017
Commentary

Why Aren't There More Terrorist Attacks Like the One in London?

The number of attacks like the one on London Bridge are low because jihadist ideologies have failed to gain traction in most Muslim countries, and it's difficult to recruit people remotely. Supporting violence and participating in it are two different things.

Jun 7, 2017
Report

Could Stateless Attribution Promote International Cyber Accountability?

The public may respond to government claims about who is behind a cyberattack with suspicion and confusion. Could an independent, global organization for cyber attribution help?

Jun 2, 2017
Q&A

How RAND Is Responding to Truth Decay

RAND's Michael Rich and Jennifer Kavanagh explain what “truth decay” is and discuss how ongoing RAND research could help counter it.

May 5, 2017
Report

Helping Law Enforcement Use Data from Mobile Applications: A Guide to the Prototype Mobile Information and Knowledge Ecosystem (MIKE) Tool

Mobile devices automatically and unobtrusively collect data about their users. This report documents a prototype tool created to help interested stakeholders better understand this mobile app ecosystem, and its use by law enforcement.

Apr 28, 2017
Testimony

The Need for Cognitive Security

The United States needs a strategy to counter information operations conducted by Russia and other adversaries. The rapid evolution of technology complicates this challenge.

Apr 27, 2017

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RAND Topic:
Communication Technology

Topic Synonyms:
ICT;
Information and Communication Technology