Anne Hobson is a Program Manager for Academic & Student Programs at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University; Prior to her current role, Anne was a Technology Policy Fellow at the R Street Institute and an External Affairs Associate at Facebook. She is currently pursuing a PhD in economics from George Mason University and is an alumna of the Mercatus Center MA Fellowship at George Mason University. She continues to focus on policy issues associated with emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and the internet of things. She received her B.A. in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University.