Plus, an inflection point for young children, and significant challenges for U.S. democracy.
AI policy directions in the new Trump administration Donald Trump will be in office during a period of profound importance for advances in AI technology and policy in the United States and abroad. The White House will be in a powerful position to advance AI-related legislative priorities. John Villasenor and Joshua Turner outline areas of regulation that are likely to change with the incoming administration. | More research and commentary Investing in the world’s kids. When leaders meet in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 summit this week, they have an opportunity to accelerate progress toward fighting hunger, poverty, and inequality by investing more in comprehensive policies for young children, argue Sweta Shah and Ben Hewitt. What’s next for American democracy. The results of the 2024 election pose significant challenges for U.S. democracy if Trump follows through on campaign promises that would likely expand executive power while threatening key democratic institutions. On the final episode of Democracy in Question’s first season, experts discuss the road ahead. | About Brookings The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to conduct in-depth, nonpartisan research to improve policy and governance at local, national, and global levels. If you were forwarded this email, sign up for the Brookings Brief to stay updated on our latest work. | The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. | |