(Same as Public Policy CM175.) Lecture, three hours. Examination of cutting-edge public policy and regulatory issues implicated by advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, drones, autonomous vehicles, blockchain/Bitcoin, etc. Exploration of whether and how such new technologies should be regulated. Exploration of how policymakers should balance need to promote investment and innovation against need to protect public against potential misuse and abuse of these new technologies. Exploration of many issues raised by these technologies such as privacy, national security, network neutrality, intellectual property rights, and more. Letter grading.