Topic: policy analysis
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Higher Tailpipe Pollution Drives Up US Fuel Costs
Eliminating federal tailpipe pollution regulations could increase American households' fuel costs by $310 billion over 25 years, averaging $83 more annually per household, due to slower adoption of efficient vehicles. The rollback may hinder economic growth, causing cumulative GDP losses of $710 ...
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China's AI Boom: Thousands of Companies Tracked in Government Registry
China's AI registry, managed by its Cyberspace Administration, provides an unprecedented public snapshot of the national AI ecosystem by requiring companies to register and demonstrate risk mitigation for influential tools. The industry is geographically concentrated in major hubs like Beijing an...
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AI's Carbon Footprint: A Problem We Can Solve
The rapid growth of AI-driven data centers is projected to cause a 60-80% increase in U.S. electricity demand by 2050, significantly raising power sector carbon emissions. Strategic policy interventions, such as reinstating tax credits for wind and solar power, could cut future CO2 emissions by o...
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H-1B Visa Loophole: How Startups Are Losing Top Talent
New H-1B visa regulations implement a wage-based selection process that disadvantages startups by favoring established corporations in attracting international talent. A loophole exempts about 80% of H-1B applicants from a $10,000 government fee, reducing costs for large companies but posing a fi...
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How AI Is Reshaping High School STEM Education
High school STEM education is shifting from a narrow focus on coding to emphasizing data literacy and human analytical skills, recognizing that AI handles technical tasks while human interpretation remains crucial. This change is driven by AI's ability to automate programming functions, leading s...
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