Noteworthy new publications from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons and Missiles: Status and Trends,” updated February 20, 2008.
“Water Infrastructure Needs and Investment: Review and Analysis of Key Issues,” updated January 23, 2008.
“Russian Energy Policy toward Neighboring Countries,” updated January 17, 2008.
“North American Oil Sands: History of Development, Prospects for the Future,” updated January 17, 2008.
By preparing credible, bipartisan options now, before the bill becomes law, we can give the Administration a plan that is ready to implement rather than another study that gathers dust.
Even as companies and countries race to adopt AI, the U.S. lacks the capacity to fully characterize the behavior and risks of AI systems and ensure leadership across the AI stack. This gap has direct consequences for Commerce’s core missions.
The last remaining agreement limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons has now expired. For the first time since 1972, there is no treaty-bound cap on strategic nuclear weapons.
As states take up AI regulation, they must prioritize transparency and build technical capacity to ensure effective governance and build public trust.