AI sovereignty in Kenya: Building a future rooted in local ownership and innovation
Kenya has become a technological centre for East Africa and is often referred to as the “Silicon Savannah.”…
Exploring portable benefits for gig workers
Gig-based work and self-employment have expanded significantly in recent years, increasing from 27% of respondents in 2016 to…
Corps to careers: Expanding career opportunities for young adults involved in service and conservation programs
Service and conservation corps programs offer young Americans a chance to address needs across the country’s built and…
NIH funding and local employment
Funding levels for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have come under scrutiny since President Trump took office…
Work requirements penalize workers in volatile occupations
Congress is currently considering adding or expanding work requirements in means-tested programs with the stated goal of increasing…
What to make of the Trump administration’s AI Action Plan
Last week, the Trump administration revealed its AI Action Plan. President Donald Trump first directed high-level officials to…
The effects of AI on firms and workers
The past decade has seen tremendous growth in commercial investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The first wave came…
Are cash transfers good for jobs?
Concerns that “free” money given by the state may discourage work among recipients are longstanding, intuitive, and in…
Ways to help workers suffering from AI-related job losses
Job losses are starting to accelerate due to AI, robotics, and automation. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns that…
Is generative AI a job killer? Evidence from the freelance market
Over the past few years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) have become some of…