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International comparisons show AI effect on productivity
Is AI itself responsible for growth in the sectors most exposed to it? There is a positive relationship between artificial intelligence exposure and labor productivity growth in U.S. industry. But is AI itself responsible for that growth in the sectors most exposed to it? Because AI use varies across countries, we can draw on international data to investigat
How many Americans are using AI—and how?
35 percent of American households are using AI to find information New Census Bureau data shows that 57 percent of Americans have used AI tools to search, brainstorm, complete work or school tasks, and more. Forty-two percent of respondents reported a productivity boost, though the responses also show concern with trust, data privacy, and career impact. Over
Virginia Fiber Express clears state licensing hurdle for first phase of six-phase network
As data center campuses push south of Northern Virginia in search of land and power, a new fiber network aims to give hyperscale and AI operators a path that steers clear of the increasingly congested Interstate 95 corridor As data center campuses push south of Northern Virginia in search of land and power, a new fiber network aims to give hyperscale and AI
Local News Shortage Leads to $1.1 Billion in Extra Borrowing Costs for Local Governments and Taxpayers
Building on a landmark municipal bond market study, new analysis puts a price tag on the costs of news deserts to local governments The widespread decline of local news is not merely a cultural or democratic crisis.
The AI Accountability Agenda
AI must serve the public interest, not exploit Americans for private profit The American people recognize AI’s threat. In poll after poll, the public is expressing deep concern about, if not outright opposition to, artificial intelligence. Half of Americans reported they were more concerned than excited about the increased use of AI, 57 percent of voters bel
Senator Markey Releases Discussion Draft of Legislation to Create a National Framework to Address Data Center Harm
Would create a national framework to prevent increased energy costs, pollution, and adverse health harms related to the rapid buildout of data centers and associated fossil fuel infrastructure Sen Ed Markey (D-MA), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and co-chair of the Senate Environmental Justice Caucus, released a discussion draft
FBA to OMB: New grant rules create 'real risk for broadband deployment'
In comments filed to the Office of Management and Budget, the Fiber Broadband Association urged the agency to reconsider some proposed rules changes for federal grants, saying they 'could create real risk for broadband deployment' The Fiber Broadband Association is pushing back on certain potential changes to how federal grants are administered, which were p
Losing E-Rate could cause school staff cuts, say superintendents
The School Superintendents Association warned the FCC that losing E-Rate funds could lead to school staff reductions or other cuts A group representing school superintendents told the Federal Communications Commission it is concerned the FCC's recent notice of proposed rulemaking on E-Rate could lead to the elimination of the program that funds connectivity