Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP)

A nexus of expertise in technology, engineering, public policy, and the social sciences on the relationship between technology and society.

About Us

Year Founded:

2005

Geography:

North America

Address:

303 Sherrerd Hall Princeton University Princeton, NJ 08544, USA

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Mission

A nexus of expertise in technology, engineering, public policy, and the social sciences. CITP researchers work to better understand and improve the relationship between technology and society, with a focus on AI, Data Science and Society, Privacy and Security, and Digital Infrastructure and Platforms.

Impact

AI areas they serve

Areas of Focus

AI policy

Data science and society

Privacy and security

Digital infrastructure and platforms

Algorithmic fairness

Electronic voting

Government transparency

Technology and society education

Upcoming Goals

Expand AI Policy Precepts program for federal policymakers

Continue the Princeton AI Dialogues with congressional briefings and federal roundtables

Advance research on algorithmic accountability, data science, privacy and platform governance

Milestones

2026: Contributed to International AI Safety Report

launched Princeton AI Dialogues connecting researchers with DC policymakers

2023: Arvind Narayanan became fourth director

2005: Established as part of Princeton's engineering strategic plan

Founded by Edward Felten

Offers undergraduate certificate in Technology and Society

Launched Tech Policy Clinic, Public Interest Technology Summer Fellowship, and Emerging Scholars program