Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf). (These reports have also been made available on OpenCRS.)
“Iran’s Nuclear Program: Status,” June 23, 2008.
“Boumediene v. Bush: Guantanamo Detainees’ Right to Habeas Corpus,” June 16, 2008.
“Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA): What Is It, and How Might One Be Utilized In Iraq?,” June 16, 2008.
“The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility: Issues for Congress,” updated May 19, 2008.
Researchers have many questions about the modernization of Pakistan’s nuclear-capable aircraft and associated air-launched cruise missiles.
The decision casts uncertainty on the role of scientific and technical expertise in federal decision-making, potentially harming our nation’s ability to respond effectively
Congress should foster a more responsive and evidence-based ecosystem for GenAI-powered educational tools, ensuring that they are equitable, effective, and safe for all students.
Without independent research, we do not know if the AI systems that are being deployed today are safe or if they pose widespread risks that have yet to be discovered, including risks to U.S. national security.