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Don’t you want $35 billion worth of border security? | Opinion

Americans believe two things about immigration: a secure border is important and immigration has been an asset to the country.

Forget the criticisms, AI could help keep children safe online

While it won’t solve every problem, AI systems could supplement these tools and help protect minors online, particularly on social media.

How do we solve climate change? America needs to use more electricity, not less.

Iceland should be America’s energy model, because Iceland uses more than twice as much electricity per capita than the United States.

Neil Chilson on Oversight of Artificial Intelligence Technology

Neil Chilson talked about efforts by the Biden administration to oversee artificial intelligence technology.

Trolling the Intelligentsia with Optimism

It takes a bold person to write a manifesto. Marc Andreessen, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and Netscape, is one such person.

AI and job losses: How worried should we be?

Since the launch of ChatGPT, the issue of AI technologies-related job displacement is receiving renewed economic impact scrutiny.

New Net Neutrality Rules Could Threaten Popular Services

Net neutrality regulations have been dead for years. Unfortunately, the FCC has moved to reopen and relitigate the issue.

It’s prime time for congressional oversight of the FTC

Americans love discounted deals online, but they shouldn’t be satisfied with cut-rate, biased enforcement efforts from the FTC.

Commentary: Americans trust Amazon, Google more than they trust the federal government

For the past three years the American public has trusted Amazon and Google more than they trust the federal government.

Federal Testimony: The Integral Role of AI Tools in Modern Political Discourse

Neil Chilson testified before Congress on the future of artificial intelligence in the political landscape of the US.

How to help our immigrant farmworkers

Immigration is controversial, but it is also fundamentally American. Utah’s history is filled with stories of migration for a better life.

What the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit means for Amazon

The FTC claims Amazon abused its power. Neil Chilson says the commission’s case could be difficult to prove.

Will Online Safety Bills Actually Protect Children?

Taylor Barkley joins Vance Ginn, PhD on the Let People Prosper Show to discuss big tech, artificial intelligence, and more.

New AI poll reveals elites are way out of step with the rest of us

The general public is concerned about AI and the national security implications and the potential for job losses.

Environmental Economics — Megan Jenkins on Conservation Policy

Megan Jenkins talks about endangered species, Prairie dogs in cemeteries, issues of incentive alignment, private conservation, and more.

FOSI Briefs the States: Striking the Right Balance in Online Safety

On September 12, 2023, FOSI held their second FOSI Briefs the States event in Salt Lake City: Striking the Right Balance in Online Safety.

Ep. 199: Nathan Goodman – What Does Immigration Have To Do With Climate Change

Nathan Goodman speaks about the implications of Climate Change for immigration policy and how coercion factors into that conversation.

InfluenceWatch Podcast #285: The AI Revolution Is Here (Whether You Want It or Not)

Taylor Barkley joins Sarah Lee and Michael Watson on the Influence Watch podcast to discuss the AI revolution.

Embracing AI means we must mitigate risk to firms, industries, consumers and society

Congress should recognize that private governance is a major component of addressing issues related to the future of U.S. AI development.

Our Afghan Allies Still Need Our Help

This August marks the second anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Hundreds of Afghan allies are still in danger.

Christians shouldn’t fear AI, they should partner with it

For the Christian who believes in God-designed intelligence, AI should provide a good reason for worship and awe.

The Feds’ ChatGPT Probe Threatens Free Speech

The Federal Trade Commission is laying the groundwork to stifle free speech. That’s the reality of its new investigation into OpenAI.

Commentary: What does climate change have to do with migration? More than you think

Climate change leaves people vulnerable to natural disasters, motivating many to migrate north to cooler parts of the planet.

A new poll reveals what Americans fear about AI taking their jobs

The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 has put the AI conversation into overdrive. The impact on jobs is at the top of the list.

Let’s use AI to clean up government

AI isn't going to kill or save us. Instead, AI has potential to change us. This new technology offers opportunity to clean up government.

Republicans are wrongly abandoning AI leadership to Democrats

Only one political party is seriously talking about artificial intelligence — Democrats. And they’re taking it in the wrong direction.

Regulating the space economy is vital for America’s continued global leadership

The rise in commercial space activity poses new legal and policy questions due to the lack of a comprehensive regulatory approach.

James Dunstan presents testimony to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

James Dunstan Presents CGO Research During Testimony to House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

James Dunstan's comments to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology during a hearing titled, "Continuing U.S. Leadership in Commercial Space at Home and Abroad."

States gain from letting immigrants work

The labor shortage is an obvious problem across the country. There are almost two open jobs for every unemployed person in the country.

Dignity Act combines border security investment, new legal paths

Last week, Rep. María Elvira Salazar, Florida Republican, and Rep. Veronica Escobar, Texas Democrat, announced a promising new immigration bill. Ms. Salazar and Ms. Escobar’s bill is aptly called the Dignity Act. It rightly marries the two components needed for the immigration system to work for America — enforcement increases alongside expanding legal paths. Immigration […]