In the fight against climate change, those on the frontlines have sought to expand their arsenals. For some, artificial intelligence (AI) has become their weapon of choice. Its myriad and practical applications have convinced many in the movement that it can help turn the tide. From identifying areas at risk of deforestation to improving aid […]

Introduction There is an irrefutable convergence between fast-growing innovation with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and the infringement of the rights that accrue from copyrighted works. The advancement of AI has ushered in some dicey conversations, discrepancies, and challenges as it relates to intellectual property (IP) frameworks, specifically copyright law. For instance, as AI […]

A December 2025 White House Executive Order directed federal agencies to evaluate whether state AI laws conflict with federal objectives. California and New York, the two US states with comprehensive frontier AI legislation, now face pressure to demonstrate that their frameworks can effectively govern emerging AI risks. Both states enacted whistleblower protections as a core […]

The EU AI Act will globalize compliance processes and not Europe’s political values. Since its passage in 2024, European policymakers have frequently framed the European Union (EU) AI Act as the next major example of the “Brussels Effect.” In other words, it is capable of becoming a global default like the General Data Protection Regulation […]

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how tourists choose destinations, plan itineraries, and experience places. AI stands as a ‘beacon of transformation’ in travel,” observes the World Economic Forum, highlighting how AI can dramatically reshape tourism planning and experiences. From chatbots that suggest restaurants to recommender systems that tailor cultural visits, AI-driven personalization is becoming a […]

“AI governance” has become a catch-all phrase in D.C., attached to a growing stack of bipartisan bills. But for all the activity, the conversation is oddly limited. Governance is usually understood as legislation, agency rulemaking, or corporate compliance programs. One group of decision-makers is almost never mentioned: librarians. This omission is striking. AI systems are […]

How Did We Get Here? Payment processors function as critical intermediaries for online content. Social media services, independent creators, and small online businesses all depend on them to monetize and sustain their operations. As age verification laws proliferate, that dependence has turned payment processors into powerful enforcement chokepoints. Recent disruptions in the online gaming community […]

In March of 2024, at the University of Cincinnati’s Black Feminist Symposium, I facilitated a workshop called AI and Reproductive Rights: Co-Creating an Inclusive Future. The room held students, professors, technologists, and people who had never touched a line of code. When we reached the example of Amazon’s abandoned hiring algorithm— trained on ten years […]

With the GENIUS Act having been signed into law last year and the Market Structure bills moving forward in Congress, it has become clear that the legislation is focused on establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. However, neither the GENIUS Act nor the Market Structure bills have so far adequately addressed Anti-Money Laundering […]

With affordability emerging as a top issue among Americans over the past year across consumer spending categories, it has been surprisingly missing from recent broadband policy action. Internet costs in the United States remain higher than those in similarly developed nations in Europe and Asia. In 2025, a CNET survey found 63% of U.S. adults […]