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DNC's Proposed RCV Ban Sparks Debate Over 2028 Presidential Primaries

Francesca Hong Gains Momentum in Wisconsin Democratic Governor’s Race

Francesca Hong Gains Momentum in Wisconsin Democratic Governor’s Race

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Podcast: Saving social media

Podcast: Saving social media
The Fulcrum
By The FulcrumJun 17, 2022
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In recent years, American politicians seem to be getting tougher about internet oversight. But it remains unclear whether Washington has the will to regulate big tech companies and the platforms they control. This week on "Democracy in Danger" we hear from Sen. Mark Warner, a Democrat, and former Rep. Barbara Comstock, a Republican, live from the University of Virginia’s celebrated dome room. They see hope for bipartisan action on Capitol Hill — to protect users and free speech alike. Siva reflects with guest-host Danielle Citron.

S4 E15. Saving Social Media

S4 E15. Saving Social Media

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AI is transforming finance, government, and society. As Congress considers new technology laws, the future of democratic oversight depends on wisdom, foresight, and political will.

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The Case for Intergenerational AI Advocacy

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America's safety net has new administrators. They are not government agencies. They are nonprofits and are making decisions using algorithms.

Nationally, civil society organizations are using AI to determine who receives food assistance, emergency shelter, and medical referrals. In an era of federal and state budget cuts and struggles with the latest administrative databases that support necessary operations, nonprofits have gradually stepped into these roles. An unofficial AI welfare state is emerging, operating beyond the boundaries of official ones.

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When it comes to medicine, Washington, D.C., is not anti-AI. In a string of recent legislative announcements, the White House has made AI innovation a national priority. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is exploring strategies to accelerate AI in clinical care. And the FDA has already authorized more than 1,500 AI-enabled medical devices.

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