What is a National Emergency?, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new publications from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
Definition of National Emergency under the National Emergencies Act, CRS Legal Sidebar, March 1, 2019
Foreign Affairs Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funding: Background and Current Status, CRS In Focus, updated March 4, 2019
EU Data Protection Rules and U.S. Implications, CRS In Focus, updated February 7, 2019
Stock Buybacks: Background and Reform Proposals, CRS Legal Sidebar, February 27, 2019
U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy: Considering “No First Use”, CRS Insight, updated March 1, 2019
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.