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Government Capacity
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Policy Memo
Building a Comprehensive NEPA Database to Facilitate Innovation

Analyzing NEPA outcomes isn’t just an academic exercise; it’s an essential step for eliminating the biggest hurdles of the environmental review process.

11.04.24 | 5 min read
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Government Capacity
day one project
Policy Memo
Using Home Energy Rebates to Support Market Transformation

Without market-shaping interventions, federal and state subsidies for energy-efficient products like heat pumps often lead to higher prices, leaving the overall market worse off when rebates end.

11.01.24 | 9 min read
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Government Capacity
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Policy Memo
Driving Product Model Development with the Technology Modernization Fund

Changing how the program educates, funds, and assesses agencies will build internal capacity and deliver continuous improvement.

10.31.24 | 5 min read
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Global Risk
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Policy Memo
Introducing Certification of Technical Necessity for Resumption of Nuclear Explosive Testing

The U.S. should continue its voluntary moratorium on explosive nuclear weapons tests and implement further checks on the president’s ability to call for a resumption of nuclear testing.

10.25.24 | 5 min read
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Global Risk
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Policy Memo
Protecting U.S. Critical Infrastructure with Resilience Caches of Reusable Respirators

To help protect U.S. critical infrastructure workers, the next presidential administration should ensure ample supplies of high-quality respiratory personal protective equipment.

10.24.24 | 8 min read
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Government Capacity
day one project
Policy Memo
Scaling Proven IT Modernization Strategies Across the Federal Government

As data fuels the next transformative modernization phase, the federal government has an opportunity to leverage modern practices to leap forward in scaling IT modernization.

10.22.24 | 11 min read
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Education & Workforce
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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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Environment
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Policy Memo
Mobilizing Innovative Financial Mechanisms for Extreme Heat Adaptation Solutions in Developing Nations

To address challenges posed by increased extreme heat, USAID should mobilize finance through environmental impact bonds focused on scaling extreme heat adaptation solutions.

09.27.24 | 12 min read
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Emerging Technology
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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
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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
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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
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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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