Emerging Issues in Text Messaging, and More from CRS
New reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Text and Multimedia Messaging: Emerging Issues for Congress,” May 18, 2011.
“The Motor Vehicle Supply Chain: Effects of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami,” May 23, 2011.
“Executive Branch Reorganization Initiatives During the 112th Congress: A Brief Overview,” May 26, 2011.
“Status of Mexican Trucks in the United States: Frequently Asked Questions,” May 16, 2011.
“Promoting Global Internet Freedom: Policy and Technology,” May 26, 2011.
These ideas aim to advance the detailed policy solutions needed to foster public trust and implement fairness in the adoption of AI across diverse domains, from healthcare and government benefits to rural access, education, and worker protections.
The evidence is clear: algorithmic pay-setting is established in app-based work, and payroll/timekeeping failures show how software can produce systemic wage harm at scale
While a few states have taken steps to implement decision-making mechanisms for certain AI systems, too many leaders are simply accepting narratives about AI’s purported public benefit at face value – jumping to the “how” of AI implementation before thoroughly vetting potential systems and deciding whether they are appropriate to use at all.
When properly structured — with specific numeric targets, secured financial obligations, independent monitoring, and meaningful enforcement — CBAs transform data center deals into durable community partnerships.