Research Notes

ASA's Research Notes speak to the new world of risk assessment, cybersecurity, information ethics, and policy. Each research note is designed to provide executives and experts with commentary on single topics or events in a short, digestible format. If you are interested in submitting a research note, please review our guidelines closely.

All six volumes in the Reflections on Risk series are available on Amazon. A seventh and final volume in this series will be published in the first quarter of 2024, after all of the student research notes that Annie selected for publication will have been published on the website.

Starting in January of 2024, we’ll be replacing Research Notes with a new offering titled “Viewpoints,” drawing upon our network of distinguished practitioners, inviting commentary upon some aspect of risk, including but not limited to online security, privacy, and ethics; public-private partnerships; federal regulation; environmental disasters; crisis management; public health threats; cyber and biological incidents; and natural disasters.

Recent Research Notes

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Emerging Risks in AI Development

Ananya Mishra discusses the risks of the creation, deployment, adoption, and expansion of the use of artificial intelligence, specifically during the development phase of its lifecycle. After examining some specific risks, the author explores potential risk mitigation policies that could aid organizations and governing bodies in navigating this rapidly changing technology environment.

Walmart Risk Analysis

Ananya Mishra discusses the risk environment of retail giant Walmart within the context of the company’s interest in expanding its global reach. However, these expansion efforts will undoubtedly come with increased risks, including regulatory, cybersecurity, operational, and compliance. Looking at both the industry and Walmart’s past areas of challenge, the author argues for ways the retailer can mitigate risks in these areas

Technology’s Threat to Democracy

Katia Vales discusses how advances in technology have not only brought countless benefits to humanity but have also infringed on people’s privacy. The author suggests that continuing to use technology to protect the very liberties that the same technology jeopardizes stands as a significant contradiction to the institutions of this country. While it may feel “justified” to use these invasive technologies because of criminal actions, it is vital to consider the bigger picture and think about what it means for citizens to exist in a state of continuous monitoring.

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Articles by Annie

This selected list of Annie’s articles does not include the columns she writes each month for ASA News & Notes unless other publications have reprinted them. All of her columns can be found in the Newsletter section of this website. Her books can be found toward the bottom of the About section.