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Federation of American Scientists Statement on the Supreme Court’s Elimination of Chevron Deference

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

06.28.24 | 3 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
GenAI in Education Research Accelerator (GenAiRA)

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.

06.28.24 | 10 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
A Safe Harbor for AI Researchers: Promoting Safety and Trustworthiness Through Good-Faith Research

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.

06.28.24 | 6 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Update COPPA 2.0 to Strengthen Children’s Online Voice Privacy in the AI Era

Companies that store children’s voice recordings and use them for profit-driven applications without parental consent pose serious privacy threats to children and families.

06.28.24 | 9 min read
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Emerging Technology
Press release
American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) Must Include Online Civil Rights, Says the Federation of American Scientists

Privacy laws are only effective if they include civil rights protections that ensure personal data is processed safely and fairly regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, or other protected characteristics.

06.27.24 | 2 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
A National Training Program for AI-Ready Students

What if the concurrent challenges of digital upskilling and teacher shortages could help solve one another?

06.27.24 | 7 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
National Security AI Entrepreneur Visa: Creating a New Pathway for Elite Dual-Use Technology Founders to Build in America

Create a 10-year pilot AI Entrepreneur Visa program for a select group of countries to demonstrate the potential efficacy of the visa.

06.27.24 | 9 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Improving Health Equity Through AI

Urgent policy action is essential to address bias, promote diversity, increase transparency, and enforce accountability in clinical decision support AI systems.

06.27.24 | 11 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Supporting States in Balanced Approaches to AI in K-12 Education

Federal legislation would provide funding for grants and technical assistance to states and districts in planning and implementing comprehensive AI policy-to-practice plans.

06.26.24 | 9 min read
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Emerging Technology
Policy Memo
An Early Warning System for AI-Powered Threats to National Security and Public Safety

Congress should assign and fund an agency office within the BIS to act as an information clearinghouse for receiving, triaging, and distributing reports on dual-use AI capabilities.

06.26.24 | 8 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Shared Classified Commercial Coworking Spaces

Congress should pass legislation to create a pilot program under the Department of Defense to expand access to shared commercial classified spaces and infrastructure.

06.26.24 | 6 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
A National Center for AI in Education

Congress should establish a National Center for AI in Education to build the capacity of education agencies to undertake evidence-based continuous improvement in AI in education.

06.25.24 | 9 min read
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