Emerging AI: Open vs Closed Source
Technology Trade
Breakthroughs in AI have sparked new discussions about the open versus closed technology debate. As policymakers worldwide confront the rise of artificial intelligence, much of their focus has turned to powerful foundation models capable of performing various advanced tasks.
International Organization Glossary
Governance Trade
While by no means exhaustive, this Basic provides an overview of international organizations, as well as their jurisdictions and objectives.
Reauthorizing WIOA: What’s Next for Federal Workforce Development Programs?
Workforce
For nearly a century, federal workforce development programs have operated to equip workers with the skills they need and businesses with the resources and manpower to thrive in a growing and changing economy. Congress passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in 2014 with strong bipartisan support as part of the long recovery from the 2008 financial crisis. Now, as WIOA is up for reauthorization more than a decade later, policymakers from both parties recognize the importance of maintaining an adaptive and forward-looking federal workforce development program.
Pandemic Preparedness: Strengthening the U.S. Response Framework
Health Care
Pandemic preparedness is at the cornerstone of public health resilience, national security, and economic stability. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the devastating consequences of underfunded public health infrastructure and uncoordinated responses. This Basic outlines critical goals set by relevant federal agencies, provides a baseline understanding of pandemic funding, and summarizes the legislative state of play related to American preparedness.
Defense Blueprint: Unpacking the NDAA
As the cornerstone of U.S. defense budgeting, the NDAA addresses issues such as military pay, benefits, procurement of weapons systems, research and development, and foreign policy strategies.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – Tax Series Part 2 of 5
Tax
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed in December 2017, represents one of the most significant overhauls of the U.S. tax system in decades. The act was designed to spur economic growth by reducing the tax burden on individuals and businesses. However, the long-term effectiveness of the act in achieving sustained economic growth continues to be debated.
Unpacking the Influence of Influencers
Technology Workforce
The digital landscape has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, giving individuals new opportunities to create, share, and monetize content. This shift has blurred the lines between traditional media, entrepreneurship, and personal branding, leading to the emergence of a dynamic and rapidly evolving creator economy.
Strengthening America’s Healthcare Workforce: Burnout, Shortages, and Development
Health Care Workforce
Healthcare careers are divided across various sectors, including hospital care, ambulatory services, and life sciences. However, recent years have shown declining workforce levels in several critical areas, notably primary care, pediatric specialty care, and mental health, especially in rural communities. Key reasons include early retirements, burnout, insufficient workforce pipelines, burdensome administrative responsibilities, and payment disincentives.