Tariffs are a particularly bad way to raise revenue
The Trump administration has radically reshaped U.S. trade policy with extremely high tariff rates. A variety of objectives…
Donald Trump’s digital mercantilism | Brookings
President Donald Trump appears to be trying to recreate 17th-century mercantilism for the 21st-century digital economy. Back in August, responding…
AI sovereignty in Kenya: Building a future rooted in local ownership and innovation
Kenya has become a technological centre for East Africa and is often referred to as the “Silicon Savannah.”…
Exploring portable benefits for gig workers
Gig-based work and self-employment have expanded significantly in recent years, increasing from 27% of respondents in 2016 to…
Corps to careers: Expanding career opportunities for young adults involved in service and conservation programs
Service and conservation corps programs offer young Americans a chance to address needs across the country’s built and…
Google decision demonstrates need to overhaul competition policy for AI era
“Google Ruling Shows Antitrust Is Dead,” a Barron’s headline trumpeted. Perhaps a bit hyperbolic, it nonetheless reflects the…
Why humans matter most in the age of AI: Jacob Taylor on collaboration, vibe teaming, and the rise of collective intelligence
Artificial intelligence dominates today’s headlines: trillion-dollar productivity forecasts, copyright lawsuits piling up in court, regulators scrambling to tame…
Low-income workers experience the most earnings and work hours instability
To assess the compensation of workers, it matters not only how much money they earn, but also the…
NIH funding and local employment
Funding levels for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have come under scrutiny since President Trump took office…
Assessing privacy risks in the White House’s private health tracking system
On July 30, the White House announced a public-private partnership to build a digital health ecosystem that weaves…
How different states are approaching AI
It is no surprise that nations are embracing and legislating artificial intelligence. At last count, 54 countries’ governments,…
What to make of the Trump administration’s AI Action Plan
Last week, the Trump administration revealed its AI Action Plan. President Donald Trump first directed high-level officials to…