Some recent reports of the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Science and Technology Policy: Issues for the 109th Congress,” updated September 1, 2006.
“Navy Ship Names: Background For Congress,” updated September 1, 2006.
“Legal Developments in International Civil Aviation,” updated August 25, 2006.
“Homeland Security Research and Development Funding, Organization, and Oversight,” updated August 22, 2006.
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.