Innovations and emerging technologies are becoming more ubiquitous, and federal lawmakers are beginning to consider how to deploy technologies to effectively leverage the government’s data assets. In concert with a data-oriented government workforce, emerging technological applications like artificial intelligence (AI), and privacy-enhancing technologies can increase workforce efficiency and reduce administrative burden.

The Data Coalition supports policies that encourage responsible, ethical deployment of innovative and emerging technologies that foster rigorous data analysis for better decision-making, while facilitating equitable data use and appropriate privacy protections. Priorities include: