Recent reports of the Congressional Research Service on the 2008 budget appropriation cycle obtained by Secrecy News include the following (all pdf).
“Homeland Security Department: FY2008 Appropriations,” updated July 17, 2007.
“Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2008,” updated July 26, 2007.
“Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies: FY2008 Appropriations,” July 20, 2007.
“Financial Services and General Government (FSGG): FY2008 Appropriations,” updated July 20, 2007.
“Energy and Water Development: FY2008 Appropriations,” updated July 13, 2007.
Researchers have many questions about the modernization of Pakistan’s nuclear-capable aircraft and associated air-launched cruise missiles.
The decision casts uncertainty on the role of scientific and technical expertise in federal decision-making, potentially harming our nation’s ability to respond effectively
Congress should foster a more responsive and evidence-based ecosystem for GenAI-powered educational tools, ensuring that they are equitable, effective, and safe for all students.
Without independent research, we do not know if the AI systems that are being deployed today are safe or if they pose widespread risks that have yet to be discovered, including risks to U.S. national security.