Waves of technological innovation are rapidly transforming the American workforce. On December 7, experts will discuss the trends surrounding digitalization and ways to connect underrepresented groups to today’s digital economy.
With an enormous broadband subscription gap, the United States is showing signs of digital distress. The FCC’s newly proposed changes to the Lifeline program could prevent even more low-income Americans from being able to afford high-speed internet.
Technology’s growing influence in the workplace carries significant upsides and downsides. Mark Muro discusses how America’s digital wave is contributing to sizable economic benefits while also exacerbating inequality challenges.