Generative AI is a new technology, but the constitutional questions it raises are familiar ones.
By Daniel Lyons | March 26, 2026
Wind turbines and solar panels come from supply chains that are fossil fuel intensive and technological options to replace those fossil fuels in their production do not yet exist, and…
By Roger Pielke Jr. | March 25, 2026
Nvidia isn't a threat to the American tech stack. It's one of the load-bearing walls.
By Shane Tews | March 25, 2026
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…
By Roger Pielke Jr. | March 24, 2026
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…
By Clay Calvert | March 24, 2026
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.
By Mark Jamison | March 24, 2026
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.
By John Bailey | March 23, 2026
Shane Tews is joined by Lynne Kiesling and Steve DelBianco to discuss how we can power the AI revolution.
By Shane Tews | March 19, 2026
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…
By Roger Pielke Jr. | March 18, 2026
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…
By Clay Calvert | March 18, 2026
First Amendment principles compel a clear conclusion: many chatbot outputs are protected speech, which should shape how courts handle AI-related litigation.
By Daniel Lyons | March 18, 2026
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…
By Shane Tews | March 17, 2026
Prediction markets seem to be the internet descendant of three things: gambling, investing, and journalism.
By Jim Harper | March 17, 2026
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…
By Roger Pielke Jr. | March 16, 2026
Likely, copper will be history in the US long before the New Zealand regulatory machine even has a politically sanctioned plan for closure.
By Bronwyn Howell | March 13, 2026