How might AI affect the future of work? Do large language models increase the risk of biological attacks? What can be done to ensure that algorithms don't worsen inequities? RAND experts have been studying these and other important questions about the effects and uses of AI. ⤵
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Illegally manufactured synthetic opioids have devastated communities in North America. And now they're starting to emerge in Europe. RAND's Mafalda Pardal, Elle Wadsworth, and Beau Kilmer outline measures that could help European leaders improve preparedness and prevent further harm.
Can Europe Prevent a Synthetic Opioid Crisis?
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Green economies seek to prioritize sustainable goods and services, promote resource efficiency, and mitigate environmental harm. This new report identifies opportunities for local and regional stakeholders to build and grow robust and equitable green economic sectors in the Pittsburgh region.
Economic Opportunities in Sustainability for Southwestern Pennsylvania
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This July, 32 heads of state will convene in Washington to commemorate NATO's 75th anniversary. RAND's Anna Dowd and Polish diplomat Dominik Jankowski explain that by reintegrating economic security into its strategy, NATO can ensure a more comprehensive and resilient deterrent posture.
Developing an Economic Security Agenda for NATO - War on the Rocks
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"If there were negative consequences in the last 20 years of the decision to legalize marriage for same-sex couples, no one has yet been able to measure them."
Q&A: These researchers examined 20 years of data same-sex marriage. Here's what they found
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Applications are now open for Pardee RAND Graduate School's new Master of National Security Policy degree. The program focuses on the tools of defense policy analysis, taught by our world-renowned national security policy experts in an applied-research setting. Full-time and part-time schedules are available at our campuses in Santa Monica, CA, and Arlington, VA. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aIpHfR
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Last summer, school was in session—81% of districts offered summer learning programs. But new research finds that less than half of eligible students enrolled in these programs across the U.S.
Summer School Can Only Help with Pandemic Recovery If Students Enroll
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"There seem to be a small number of people on the bandwagon, but the bandwagon is moving forward." Here's what RAND research says about teachers' use of AI. ⤵️
One-Third of Teachers Have Already Tried AI, Survey Finds
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Our new study looks at how U.S. Space Command can improve the resilience of its diverse workforce, which includes both military and civilian personnel, as well as contractors.
Enhancing Workforce Resilience in U.S. Space Command
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Vladimir Putin recently dismissed Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, a longtime Putin loyalist with deep roots in the Russian military establishment. RAND's Hunter Stoll discusses why—and the potential implications.
Putin's Shake-Up of Russian Military Leadership
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