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Mission Impossible
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Mission Impossible

Today, I take a look at the oft-heralded story of the dramatic drop in greenhouse gas emissions in the United Kingdom under the 2008 Climate Change Act. The lessons are…

Anthropic and First Amendment Retaliation: Social Media Posts May Bolster Lawsuit
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Anthropic and First Amendment Retaliation: Social Media Posts May Bolster Lawsuit

Anthropic’s lawsuit against the US Department of War and myriad federal agencies and officials, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, may get a boost on its First Amendment retaliation claim…

The Government Shouldn’t License Speech
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The Government Shouldn’t License Speech

Broadcast licensing is a relic of a different era, when technology seemed to demand administrative control. Today, it mainly serves as a reminder that government control is rarely relinquished.

AI Works in Education When It Makes Learning Harder, Not Easier
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AI Works in Education When It Makes Learning Harder, Not Easier

AI works in education when it's used not to give answers but to orchestrate the conditions for productive struggle. The result is deeper engagement and stronger outcomes.

The Power Problem Behind AI Infrastructure
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The Power Problem Behind AI Infrastructure

Shane Tews is joined by Lynne Kiesling and Steve DelBianco to discuss how we can power the AI revolution.

Extreme Cold in a Warming World
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Extreme Cold in a Warming World

Some have argued that these events are a consequence of a warming climate producing a “wavier” jet stream. But when we look at the observations and the dynamics of the…

Regulating Political Deepfakes: First Amendment Lessons from Hawaii’s Unconstitutional Effort
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Regulating Political Deepfakes: First Amendment Lessons from Hawaii’s Unconstitutional Effort

A federal judge in Hawaii recently blocked enforcement of an Aloha State statute that criminalizes certain deepfakes about candidates running for public office. The ruling in Babylon Bee v. Lopez…

Should the First Amendment Protect Generative AI Outputs?
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Should the First Amendment Protect Generative AI Outputs?

First Amendment principles compel a clear conclusion: many chatbot outputs are protected speech, which should shape how courts handle AI-related litigation.

402 “Payment Required”: The HTTP Code That Waited 30 Years and Why It Matters Today
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402 “Payment Required”: The HTTP Code That Waited 30 Years and Why It Matters Today

HTTP 402’s moment has finally arrived. Discussions about managing financial transactions for Web 4.0 and understanding the invisible infrastructure behind the new AI economy, as well as the intense behind-the-scenes…

Prediction Markets’ Deadly Implications
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Prediction Markets’ Deadly Implications

Prediction markets seem to be the internet descendant of three things: gambling, investing, and journalism.

How Europe Undermined Its Own Energy Security
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How Europe Undermined Its Own Energy Security

She was referring to nuclear power, noting that in 1990 one-third of Europe’s electricity came from nuclear and today it is roughly 15 percent: “This reduction in the share of…

Comparing Copper Access Network Shutdowns: United States and New Zealand
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Comparing Copper Access Network Shutdowns: United States and New Zealand

Likely, copper will be history in the US long before the New Zealand regulatory machine even has a politically sanctioned plan for closure.

Florida Needs Clear Thinking on Artificial Intelligence
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Florida Needs Clear Thinking on Artificial Intelligence

If Florida wants to lead the next era of innovation—as its universities, entrepreneurs, and researchers already are—its policymakers should worry less about putting barriers around AI and focus more on…

The Scientists Who Declared War on Half of America
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The Scientists Who Declared War on Half of America

With Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World, climatologist Michael E. Mann and virologist Peter J. Hotez have written an important book.…

The Shrinking Economic Weight of Energy
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The Shrinking Economic Weight of Energy

This is Part Two of a three-part series on The Shrinking Economic Weight of Energy. Part One looked at gasoline, natural gas, coal, and retail electricity. This post covers lower-carbon…