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Policy Memo
Reimagining the Enhancing Education Through Technology Program for the Modern Era

The reimagined E2T2 represents a critical opportunity to address many pressing challenges in K-12 education while preparing students for the future.

11.14.24 | 5 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
A Digital Military Talent Initiative for Noncitizen Technologists

A new Digital Military Talent Initiative could help address the military’s digital-talent gap by providing an expedited path to U.S. citizenship through military service for noncitizen technologists aligned to NSCAI archetypes.

11.13.24 | 7 min read
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Blog
New Nuclear Requires New Hiring at the NRC

The next generation of nuclear energy deployment depends on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s willingness to use flexible hiring authorities to shape its workforce

11.06.24 | 5 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Investing in Apprenticeships to Fill Labor-Market Talent and Opportunity Gaps

To maximize the potential of apprenticeship programs, the federal government should develop a cohesive approach to supporting “apprenticeships of the future,” such as those in cyber, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

10.21.24 | 9 min read
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Emerging Technology
Press release
Three Artificial Intelligence Bills Endorsed by Federation of American Scientists Advance from the House Committee

Proposed bills advance research ecosystems, economic development, and education access and move now to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote

09.12.24 | 4 min read
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Public Comment
Public Comment on the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute’s Draft Document: NIST AI 800-1, Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation Models

NIST’s guidance on “Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation Models” represents a significant step forward in establishing robust practices for mitigating catastrophic risks associated with advanced AI systems.

08.28.24 | 13 min read
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Article
Reclaiming Privacy Rights: A Roadmap for Organizations Fighting Digital Surveillance

Surveillance has been used on citizen activists for decades. What can civil society do to fight back against the growing trend of widespread digital surveillance?

08.14.24 | 19 min read
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Emerging Technology
Press release
Federation of American Scientists Joins in Support of Authorizing the US Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Public-private collaboration in standards development also increases the likelihood that companies are able to adopt the standards without being overly burdened.

07.29.24 | 2 min read
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Blog
Fortifying America’s Future: Pathways for Competitiveness

Without a robust education system that prepares our youth for future careers in key sectors, our national security and competitiveness are at risk.

07.24.24 | 4 min read
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Emerging Technology
Report
Understanding the U.S. Bioeconomy: Agency Perspectives

To understand the range of governmental priorities for the bioeconomy, we spoke with key agencies represented on the National Bioeconomy Board to collect their perspectives.

07.16.24 | 15 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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