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The growth of new technology, in particular new communication technology, has raised questions about technology’s role in society.
Jan Zilinsky and Thomas Zeitzoff
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Rapidly decreasing prices, growing adoption, and improving technology make this an exciting time for the solar industry.
Austin Vernon
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Is AI too dangerous to be in the hands of the public? Some critics say yes, but miss the greater risks of heavy-handed policy.
James Ostrowski
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Quantum-based technology may unleash productivity gains across many sectors, but only if we incentivize innovation.
Jane Bambauer
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Extreme rhetoric is on the rise, posing severe consequences for the future advancement of our society.
Nirit Weiss-Blatt; Adam Thierer; and Taylor Barkley

Primers



April 2025
Facilitate an All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy for Energy Abundance
Permitting reform is key to lowering energy costs, expanding electricity generation, and unlocking U.S. infrastructure and clean energy development
Josh T. Smith
April 2025
Streamline US Nuclear Regulation for Energy Abundance
Outdated nuclear regulations drive up costs and timelines, and reforming them is key to making nuclear energy affordable, safe, and scalable again
Josh T. Smith
April 2025
Plug More Generators in Faster for Energy Abundance
Slow interconnection processes and outdated capacity markets are blocking new power sources—rforming grid access is essential
Josh T. Smith
March 2025
Evaluating AI Policy Proposals
Not all AI regulations are created equal. Here are key questions lawmakers should ask to craft smart, targeted policies that support innovation
Neil Chilson and Taylor Barkley
February 2025
DeepSeek and the Future of AI: A Policymaker's Guide
China's AI innovation is accelerating. Here's what policymakers need to consider
Chris Koopman and Neil Chilson
May 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Understanding the reasons, incentives, and implications of extreme rhetoric surrounding artificial intelligence
Nirit Weiss-Blatt, PhD, Adam Thierer, Taylor Barkley
May 2024
Nanotechnology: A Primer for Policymakers
An examination of previous technological revolutions will help us prepare for the next one
J. Storrs Hall, PhD
May 2024
A Quantum Policy Primer
Quantum-based technology may unleash productivity gains across many sectors, but only if we incentivize innovation.
Jane Bambauer
May 2024
Regulating Machine Learning Open-Source Software
Is AI too dangerous to be in the hands of the public? Some critics say yes, but miss the greater risks of heavy-handed policy.
James Ostrowski

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