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InfluenceWatch Podcast #285: The AI Revolution Is Here (Whether You Want It or Not)

Taylor Barkley joins Sarah Lee and Michael Watson on the Influence Watch podcast to discuss the AI revolution.

Embracing AI means we must mitigate risk to firms, industries, consumers and society

Congress should recognize that private governance is a major component of addressing issues related to the future of U.S. AI development.

Our Afghan Allies Still Need Our Help

This August marks the second anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Hundreds of Afghan allies are still in danger.

Christians shouldn’t fear AI, they should partner with it

For the Christian who believes in God-designed intelligence, AI should provide a good reason for worship and awe.

The Feds’ ChatGPT Probe Threatens Free Speech

The Federal Trade Commission is laying the groundwork to stifle free speech. That’s the reality of its new investigation into OpenAI.

Commentary: What does climate change have to do with migration? More than you think

Climate change leaves people vulnerable to natural disasters, motivating many to migrate north to cooler parts of the planet.

A new poll reveals what Americans fear about AI taking their jobs

The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 has put the AI conversation into overdrive. The impact on jobs is at the top of the list.

Let’s use AI to clean up government

AI isn't going to kill or save us. Instead, AI has potential to change us. This new technology offers opportunity to clean up government.

Republicans are wrongly abandoning AI leadership to Democrats

Only one political party is seriously talking about artificial intelligence — Democrats. And they’re taking it in the wrong direction.

Regulating the space economy is vital for America’s continued global leadership

The rise in commercial space activity poses new legal and policy questions due to the lack of a comprehensive regulatory approach.

James Dunstan presents testimony to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

James Dunstan Presents CGO Research During Testimony to House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

James Dunstan's comments to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology during a hearing titled, "Continuing U.S. Leadership in Commercial Space at Home and Abroad."

States gain from letting immigrants work

The labor shortage is an obvious problem across the country. There are almost two open jobs for every unemployed person in the country.

Dignity Act combines border security investment, new legal paths

Last week, Rep. María Elvira Salazar, Florida Republican, and Rep. Veronica Escobar, Texas Democrat, announced a promising new immigration bill. Ms. Salazar and Ms. Escobar’s bill is aptly called the Dignity Act. It rightly marries the two components needed for the immigration system to work for America — enforcement increases alongside expanding legal paths. Immigration […]

Opinion: When it comes to immigration, who’s right — Texas or Utah?

Inaction from Congress has left the U.S. immigration system in chaos. Is the Utah way the best course of action?

New Research on Age Assurance Policy from Five Organizations

Join the Center for Growth and Opportunity, Family Online Safety Institute, Future of Privacy Forum, R Street Institute, and UNC Center on Technology Policy for an insightful discussion on the latest research and resources from each organization regarding age verification policies. When: 12:00-1:00 PM, Thursday, June 29, 2023 Where: Capitol Visitors Center, SVC 215, First […]

Pausing AI development would be a mistake. Congress shouldn’t meddle – for now.

Key tech leaders have been worried about AI lately. Bill Gates is scared. But the AI industry shouldn’t pause or even ease up.

The Debt Ceiling Is a Chance to Raise America’s Growth Ceiling

Hidden in the debt-ceiling debate is a question that affects every American: Is our economy doomed to slow growth and stagnation?

Driver’s Licenses for All Make Roads Safer for Us All

Why are politicians across the country working on expanding access to driving privileges? Public safety and assimilation.

America needs more than a wall to tackle the border crisis

With or without Title 42, it is inevitable that more people will come to this country. The real question is: What should replace Title 42?

Chilson Testifies Before Federal Trade Commission

Neil Chilson, Senior Research Fellow for the CGO, testified before the Federal Trade Commission on a proposed rule prohibiting government and business impersonation.

Neil Chilson, Former Chief Technologist at the Federal Trade Commission, Joins the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University

Neil Chilson joins the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University.

Op-Ed: We should pay farmers to save the Great Salt Lake

This year’s snowpack hasn’t just been a boon for skiers. It’s a potential moment of reprieve for the drying Great Salt Lake.

In Response: Expanding driving privileges would benefit all Minnesotans

Policies like the legislation being proposed in Minnesota enabled unauthorized immigrants to get licensed without reducing traffic safety.

Putting the Border Patrol to work means breaking up with Title 42

With a record-setting number of border crossings in 2022, there's a clear need for more cooperation and attention on immigration.

Research shows driver’s licenses for undocumented people improves public safety

Testimony Submitted to the Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee. Does granting driver’s licenses to undocumented people improve public safety?

Don’t use ‘Twitter Files’ to eliminate Section 230

It is hard not to read the drips coming from the “Twitter Files” as confirming the worst fears of conservatives: screenshots of talk show host Dan Bongino’s account with the tab “Search Blacklist,” conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s account showing “Do Not Amplify,” and internal email replies to Biden administration officials that just say, “Handled.” By compiling Slack messages, […]