Emerging Technology
Rapidly emerging technologies have societal benefits and risks that have not been fully realized, but the United States does not have the robust R&D strategy or funding needed to lead on innovation, development, and commercialization.
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Policy Memo
Strengthening EO 14409’s Approach to Frontier AI Through Independent Assessment and Published Criteria for Trusted Partners

AI’s high-stakes outputs directly shape American economic, industrial, and technological outcomes. They must not be accepted entirely on the basis of institutional faith rather than verifiable evidence.

10.09.26 | 13 min read
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Policy Memo
We Need An Independent AI Evaluation Clearinghouse (IAIEC) to Provide Accreditation, Funding, and Independence in the AI Assurance Ecosystem

The clearinghouse will also neutrally mediate the assignment of auditors to audits—strengthening independence, trust, and ethical governance across the AI ecosystem.

09.28.26 | 17 min read
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Blog
How AI’s Soft Law Sandcastles Can Become Hard Law Skyscrapers

Soft law was never meant to be a permanent solution. Treating it as one, and letting the sandcastle stand in for the skyscraper indefinitely, is how we end up with a decade of voluntary commitments and no enforceable accountability to show for it.

09.03.26 | 10 min read
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Policy Memo
Establishing the Colorado Applied AI Workforce Initiative

Jobseekers, employees at smaller organizations, and local public workers need more than a weekend crash course in AI. They need practice choosing useful tasks, protecting data, testing outputs, and explaining where human judgment remains necessary.

08.26.26 | 8 min read
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