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The internet and other functionality we have come to rely on was originally funded by government and U.S. Department of Defense budgets. In your opinion should governments, corporations or open source ventures be responsible for inventing new technology?

• Who is Responsible for inventing New Technology?
  by Grace Cao
  April 10, 2024
  From my personal opinion, I do not think all the responsibility should land on any single party to invent new technology, however, this should be a joint effort with each sector contributing at what it is best at. For example, I think the government is best at coming into the play with supporting technology innovations… Read more: Who is Responsible for inventing New Technology?
• Roles and Responsibilities of Technological Innovation
  by Janette Olmiala
  March 27, 2024
  Allowing each sector to play a role in the invention, adaptation, and regulation of new technology is the most effective way to optimize responsible innovation. The government can be highly effective in regulating data privacy and security, which can be complex for private companies to manage alone. Leaving everything to the market can pose a… Read more: Roles and Responsibilities of Technological Innovation
• Who should be responsible for developing new technologies?
  by Dave Zheng
  March 27, 2024
  I personally believe that the present should be responsible for inventing new technologies, but with the precondition that under the enhancement of such new technologies, we the people can all use them without excessive control. Currently, some technologies are controlled by the government, such as military technologies which are undoubtedly managed by the government. However,… Read more: Who should be responsible for developing new technologies?
• Balancing Innovation: The Case for Government Investment in R&D and Collaboration Across Sectors
  by Hannah He
  March 27, 2024
  The Government should invest in research and development through tax funding and grants to help with the invention of technology. While it is the starting point of technology, the Government could have more knowledge before it is published to the public; a limited circle could control the regulation regarding the new technology to avoid any… Read more: Balancing Innovation: The Case for Government Investment in R&D and Collaboration Across Sectors
• Fostering the Future: A Collaborative Approach to Technological Innovation
  by Jiayi (Nicole) Xie
  March 26, 2024
  Various institutions, including governments, companies, and open-source communities, have weaved innovative threads into the tapestry of technological progression, each independently contributing to the rich pattern of progress. The fact that the Department of Defense and the US government provided funding for the internet’s early development highlights the significant role that governments have always had in… Read more: Fostering the Future: A Collaborative Approach to Technological Innovation
• Internet & Government
  by John Liu
  March 26, 2024
  I think in today’s world the interplay between technology and society is more evident than ever. When considering the role of government in technological innovation, I can’t help but appreciate the historical significance of its involvement. Projects such as the development of the Internet, originally funded by government agencies, laid the foundation for the digital… Read more: Internet & Government
• Advancing Technology Through Government, Corporations, and Open Source Ventures
  by Lynn Lin
  March 24, 2024
  The question of who should be responsible for inventing new technology is complex and often depends on various factors, including the nature of the technology, its potential impact on society, and the resources required for development. In my opinion, both the governments, corporations, and open source ventures have their own caveats. For the governments, the… Read more: Advancing Technology Through Government, Corporations, and Open Source Ventures
• Explore the role of government in interaction design and technological advancement
  by Ziqi Zhang
  March 14, 2024
  Government becomes one of the most critical stakeholders that could probably help in the realization of this objective, if not critically the most. The internet, GPS, touchscreens, and, quite possibly, self-driving vehicles are all technologies revolutionarily developed and born out of government-funded research. Although these are supposed to be for the meeting of military needs… Read more: Explore the role of government in interaction design and technological advancement