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This BEA working paper dives into the nuanced relationship between income inequality and household consumption across U.S. states. While high-income households have grown richer, their extra income hasn’t translated into…

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With artificial intelligence systems increasingly woven into critical decision-making, understanding and mitigating bias is more important than ever. This NIST publication offers a structured approach for measuring AI bias and…

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A new Executive Order establishes the President’s Make America Beautiful Again Commission to restore and protect the nation’s public lands and outdoor spaces. Citing deferred maintenance, reduced access, and regulatory…

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A new White House Office for Special Peace Missions has been established to coordinate U.S. efforts in resolving global conflicts. Headed by a Special Envoy appointed by the President, the…

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As generative AI tackles math, science, and code with increasing precision, its next challenge lies in navigating complex, real-world problems where definitive answers don’t exist. This “epistemic divide” separates what…

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Research suggests that restrictions on abortion access can have economic implications for individuals who seek or are unable to obtain abortions, their families, and aspects of the economy more broadly.…

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JNIM, a violent extremist group affiliated with al-Qaeda, is expanding its footprint across West Africa by exploiting weak governance, economic vulnerabilities, and ethnic divisions. The group’s strategy blends coercion, opportunistic…

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The Bayh-Dole Act helped unlock the economic potential of federally funded research, but its benefits have not reached all communities equally. Today, there’s a growing push to ensure that innovation…

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Executive Order 14148, issued in January 2025, rescinds dozens of prior executive actions that the current administration deemed inflationary, divisive, or harmful to national interests. The order specifically targets policies…

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In January 2025, Executive Order 14147 directed federal agencies to investigate and report on instances of political bias in their law enforcement and intelligence activities. The order claims that previous…

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As generative AI tools grow more sophisticated, distinguishing between AI- and human-written content is becoming increasingly difficult. In this pilot study, NIST evaluated how well large language models can generate…

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The United States is moving to reclaim leadership in high-speed aviation with a bold push to lift outdated restrictions on supersonic flight. A new executive order directs federal agencies to…

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Despite growing calls from across the political spectrum to impose price controls on prescription drugs, this report argues that many common criticisms of the pharmaceutical industry don’t align with the…

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This workshop report from CSET and ORCA explores how artificial intelligence can support open science and metascience, emphasizing responsible integration and shared infrastructure. Experts highlighted AI’s potential to enhance research…

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Despite growing calls from across the political spectrum to impose price controls on prescription drugs, this report argues that many common criticisms of the pharmaceutical industry don’t align with the…

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