Recent rogue AI incidents have renewed calls for government-mandated kill switches. Shutdown tools can help, but mandates could add cybersecurity and reliability risks without solving the broader control problem. Read more in our latest commentary ⤵️ vist.ly/5jvmb

Congress doesn't need to rewrite copyright law for every AI dispute. A narrower approach would clarify that near-verbatim AI reproduction of paywalled content falls outside fair use while preserving flexibility for AI model training. Read more on the CNN-Perplexity dispute: vist.ly/5jums

The University of Washington’s AI minor asks students to solve a problem in their own discipline with AI—and compare the result with traditional methods. More universities should make applied learning central to AI education. Read more on their approach: vist.ly/5jk4w

The EU AI Act may be a European regulation, but its costs won’t stop at Europe’s borders. U.S. firms supply many of the AI models and systems used across the EU, exposing them to significant compliance costs and potential fines. A simpler approach could better support innovation on both sides of the Atlantic...🧵

Communities have reasonable concerns about the electricity, water, noise, and costs associated with data centers. But blanket bans and moratoriums aren’t the answer. President @castrotech explains how the United States can build the infrastructure needed for AI while ensuring data centers are developed responsibly.

1/ The biggest risk from AI may not be that it becomes too powerful. It may be that we become so anxious about AI that we abandon the economic freedoms that made America a technological superpower.

AI education is most useful when students can connect it to real problems in their fields. Universities should pair AI training with domain expertise so graduates can apply the technology where they work. See why interdisciplinary AI education matters👇 vist.ly/5iv9a

The House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act 417–3, sending the bill to the Senate. But while the bill gets the core principle right—large electricity users should pay the grid costs they create—it shouldn’t single out data centers. @techpolicymaven explains why the standard should apply to all large electricity users.👇 vist.ly/5ita3

AI safety matters. So does AI progress. The real challenge is building systems that become more capable and more reliable over time. Putting the brakes on AI development would also slow the very research, testing, and deployment that can make AI safer.

How can lawmakers make AI chatbots safer for kids without limiting their benefits?🤔 Policy Analyst @alexitif breaks down 5 steps policymakers can take—from empowering parents and improving digital literacy to targeted safeguards, transparency, and continued research. ⬇️

📣 We're excited to welcome @patrickgrady_ to the ITIF team as Head of EU Tech Policy! Based in Brussels, Patrick brings expertise in EU digital and technology policy and will help strengthen ITIF’s work in shaping the transatlantic tech policy debate.

As the House prepares to vote on legislation aimed at protecting ratepayers from data center costs, the broader debate over AI infrastructure is only growing. As @castrotech explains, data centers are the factories of the AI economy. If America wants to lead in AI, the question isn’t whether to build them—it’s how to build them responsibly while protecting consumers and ensuring communities benefit. 👇

Preparing for the AI economy means reaching students and today’s workers alike. Universities should integrate AI across disciplines, while policymakers support flexible training that helps workers continually build practical skills. Read our workforce strategy: vist.ly/5ibb6