Reining in AI means figuring out which regulation options are feasible, both technically and economically

There are many ideas about how to regulate AI, but not all of them are technologically feasible, and some of those that are won’t fly economically.

Saurabh Bagchi, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University • conversation
Jan. 17, 2024 ~7 min

A Supreme Court ruling on fishing for herring could sharply curb federal regulatory power

An important but controversial legal doctrine, known as Chevron deference, is at issue in two fishing cases. The outcome could affect many sectors across the nation.

Robin Kundis Craig, Robert C. Packard Trustee Chair in Law, University of Southern California • conversation
Jan. 10, 2024 ~10 min


Racism produces subtle brain changes that lead to increased disease risk in Black populations

Racial threats and slights take a toll on health, but the continual invalidation and questioning of whether those so-called microaggressions exist has an even more insidious effect, research shows.

Nathaniel Harnett, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School • conversation
Dec. 15, 2023 ~8 min

'Inert' ingredients in pesticides may be more toxic to bees than scientists thought

Inert ingredients are added for purposes other than killing pests and are not required under federal law to be tested for safety or identified on pesticide labels.

Jennie L. Durant, Research Affiliate in Human Ecology, University of California, Davis • conversation
Dec. 5, 2023 ~10 min

Turmoil at OpenAI shows we must address whether AI developers can regulate themselves

The OpenAI sacking affair highlights ongoing debates over the safety and misuse of AI.

Yali Du, Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence, King's College London • conversation
Dec. 1, 2023 ~6 min

ChatGPT turns 1: AI chatbot's success says as much about humans as technology

ChatGPT’s interface fueled the technology’s phenomenal rise to prominence. By being good at talking with us, it spoke to us.

Tim Gorichanaz, Assistant Teaching Professor of Information Science, Drexel University • conversation
Nov. 29, 2023 ~7 min

Pollution from coal power plants contributes to far more deaths than scientists realized, study shows

The longest-running study of its kind reviewed death records in the path of pollution from coal-fired power plants. The numbers are staggering − but also falling fast as US coal plants close.

Lucas Henneman, Assistant Professor of Engineering, George Mason University • conversation
Nov. 23, 2023 ~8 min

AI: the world is finally starting to regulate artificial intelligence – what to expect from US, EU and China's new laws

There’s recognition that AI needs to be used responsibly.

Alina Patelli, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, Aston University • conversation
Nov. 14, 2023 ~8 min


Biden administration executive order tackles AI risks, but lack of privacy laws limits reach

In the absence of comprehensive AI regulation from Congress, the executive branch is building on its previous efforts to address AI harms.

Anjana Susarla, Professor of Information Systems, Michigan State University • conversation
Nov. 2, 2023 ~7 min

AI: the real threat may be the way that governments choose to use it

Governments have the ability to challenge misuse of the technology, but don’t have a great track record.

Joe Burton, Professor of International Security (Security and Protection Science), Lancaster University • conversation
Nov. 2, 2023 ~7 min

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