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Computer Science and Telecommunications Board

The Computer Science and Telecommunications Board (CSTB) brings together leading experts to advise on computing, telecommunications, and information technology. It examines the technical, policy, and societal dimensions of computing and communications, identifying emerging challenges and opportunities for innovation. Through workshops, public meetings, and influential reports, CSTB informs national dialogue and provides a neutral forum where stakeholders across sectors explore complex issues and shape the future of these vital fields.

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Using Machine Learning in Safety-Critical Applications: Setting a Research Agenda

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed
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Incorporating Integrated Diagnostics into Precision Oncology Care: A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Pathways to Doctoral Degrees in Computing

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Recently Completed
Flying up the Waimakariri River on New Zealand's South Island, heading for the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps.

Evolving Technological, Legal and Social Solutions to Counter Disinformation in Social Media - A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Foundational Research Gaps and Future Directions for Digital Twins

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Assessment of the Impact of Social Media on the Health and Wellbeing of Adolescents and Children

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Workshop on Tipping Points, Cascading Impacts, and Interacting Risks in the Earth System

Workshop

Completed
Calving Glacier Alaska - Hubbard Glacier - a huge iceberg calves into Disenchantment Bay - St. Elias Alaska. Taken from an Alaska cruise ship - near Yukon, Canada

Foundations of Data Science for Students in Grades K-12: A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Artificial Intelligence and Justified Confidence: A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Technology Developments to Advance Antarctic Research: A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed
Close up of woman's hand typing on computer keyboard in the dark, working late on laptop at home. Used for: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work 2025 Consensus Study Cover

Innovation in Electronic Health Records for Oncology Care, Research, and Surveillance: A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Facial Recognition: Current Capabilities, Future Prospects, and Governance

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to Advance Earth System Science: Opportunities and Challenges – A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Post-Exascale Computing for the National Nuclear Security Administration

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed
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