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
Fighting Fakes and Liars’ Dividends: We Need To Build a National Digital Content Authentication Technologies Research Ecosystem

As people become less able to distinguish between what is real and what is fake, it has become easier than ever to be misled by synthetic content, whether by accident or with malicious intent. This makes advancing alternative countermeasures, such as technical solutions, more vital than ever before. 

01.17.25 | 12 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Supporting Federal Decision Making through Participatory Technology Assessment

The next administration should establish a Participatory Technology Assessment unit to ensure federal S&T decisions benefit society.

01.16.25 | 12 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
An Agenda for Ensuring Child Safety in the AI Era

AI is transforming how children learn and live, and policymakers, industry, and educators owe it to the next generation to set in place a responsible policy that embraces this new technology while at the same time ensuring all children’s well-being, privacy, and safety is respected.

01.12.25 | 10 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
A Peer Support Service Integrated Into the 988 Lifeline

A peer support option should be integrated into the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline so that 988 service users can choose to connect with specialists based on a shared lived experience.

01.12.25 | 10 min read
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