UC Berkeley is a global leader in technology policy, drawing on world-renowned expertise across law, public policy, engineering, computer science, business, social science, and more.
Our vibrant ecosystem includes pioneering schools and colleges, impactful research centers and groups, and forward-thinking fellowship programs that equip emerging leaders to navigate the complex intersection of technology, society, and governance.
SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
RESEARCH CENTERS
- Berkeley AI Research Lab (BAIR): Responsible AI Initiative | Drives research on responsible and equitable AI.
- Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT) | Fosters the ethical advancement of technology through intellectual property and privacy law.
- Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS) | Facilitates collaboration in data-intensive research, open-source software, and interdisciplinary training programs
- Berkeley Open Source Program Office (OSPO) | Provides resources, guidance, and engagement opportunities to support open-source projects, as part of a network of University of California OSPOs.
- Berkeley Risk & Security Lab (BRSL) | Tackles critical national security and policy challenges lacking robust datasets.
- CITRIS Policy Lab | Technology policy research and engagement in the interest of society.
- Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC) | Focuses on amplifying the upside of the digital revolution and broadening access to cybersecurity.
- Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI) | Develops AI systems that are provably beneficial.
- Center for Security in Politics (CSP) | Focuses on translating research into solutions for global risks and training public service professionals.
- Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, & the Public |Promotes ethical reflection in science and technology.
- Technology Competitiveness & Industrial Policy (TCIP) |Combines technical expertise, industry insights, and policy research to strengthen US technology leadership and competitiveness.
RESEARCH GROUPS
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- Algorithmic Fairness & Opacity Group (AFOG) | An interdisciplinary research group housed at the School of Information. Focused on centering human values in technical systems.
- Berkeley AI & Society Community | An interdisciplinary working group for researchers at the broad intersection of “AI” and “humans” to connect and exchange insights.
- Berkeley Ethics & Regulation Group for Innovative Technologies (BERGIT) | A collaborative space for ethics, regulation, and technology discussions.
- Science Policy Group at UC Berkeley | A student-led group that advocates for science and evidence-based policies and provides science policy-related educational and professional development opportunities.
Fellowship Programs
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- AI Policy Hub | A one-year fellowship program for UC Berkeley graduate students conducting AI research that informs policy strategies.
- Executive Fellowship in Applied Technology Policy | A prestigious eight-month program that unites the socio-technical expertise of the School of Information with the policy acumen of the Goldman School to prepare distinguished leaders for the future of technology policy.
- UC Berkeley Tech Policy Fellows Program | A one-year, non-residential fellowship program for early- to mid-career professionals to develop skills in technology policy impact.
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Tech Policy Google Group
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