A public policy professor uses the "work vs. gym" analogy to explain when AI assistance is appropriate, arguing that tasks designed for skill development (gym tasks) should not use AI, while efficiency-focused tasks (work tasks) can. This distinction highlights the impact of AI on students' learning and the future of creative professions.
Andy Burnham, in his first week as Prime Minister, capped bus fares at £2 across England, a move reminiscent of Ken Livingstone's 'Fares Fair' scheme. This and the 'No 10 North' plan highlight Burnham's focus on practical, localized policies and decentralization, which he believes will drive economic growth, contrasting with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's critique of them as "small answers to big problems."
The article discusses the conflict between personal integrity and loyalty to Donald Trump in American politics, using examples of figures like Lindsey Graham, Todd Blanche, Erica Schwartz, and Jay Clayton. It argues that loyalty to Trump often necessitates a compromise of one's moral compass, citing Trump's own preference for loyalty over integrity.
US Senator Josh Hawley accused Meta of using "lawfare" to silence former public policy head Sarah Wynn-Williams, who alleged Meta's dealings with China on censorship tools and negative impacts on teenagers. Wynn-Williams is currently restricted from speaking about her memoir due to an arbitration ruling, while Meta disputes her claims.
A Chinese academic warns China must overhaul its innovation ecosystem, particularly in AI, to avoid losing technological sovereignty and national security to the US. Huang Ping advocates for backing open-source AI, implementing unconventional talent reforms, and shifting research from universities to tech enterprises.
A Chinese commentator states the US is a declining hegemony but warns underestimating it would be a "fatal mistake." Despite China surpassing the US in global approval ratings, the US retains dominance due to its currency, military, and technology.
An opinion piece criticizes the French government's stance on air conditioning during heatwaves, arguing it's a "liberticidal agenda" that prioritizes ideological control over individual freedom and public health. The author highlights policies that disincentivize A/C installation and contrasts it with the need for climate control in vulnerable settings.
Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve Chair, has died at 100. He is credited with wielding immense power over the US and global economy for over 18 years, influencing interest rates and presidential elections. The author argues Greenspan's advocacy for deregulation, including the repeal of Glass-Steagall and opposition to regulating derivatives, was a primary cause of the 2008 financial crisis.
While the US stock market has doubled since 2020, many American families face economic hardship. Rising costs for cooling homes, credit card debt, and utility bills strain household budgets, contrasting with the perceived success of the wealthy.
As Donald Trump approaches 80, concerns are growing about his physical and mental health impacting his ability to serve. Despite assurances of "excellent health," his frequent medical visits, erratic behavior, and public statements raise questions about his fitness for office, with a majority now believing he is not healthy enough to serve effectively.
Economist Mariana Mazzucato's new book proposes a "new economics of collective action" for "mission-led government," advocating for an economy aligned with the common good, rather than just chasing profit. She critiques current economic models and suggests radical reforms for equitable value sharing and public benefit.
A TUC-backed IPPR report urges measures to boost workers' influence over AI adoption, citing mixed impacts on jobs and calling for statutory consultation duties and a 'worker support levy' to ensure fair sharing of benefits.
The article argues that Donald Trump's presidency and his administration should be referred to as a 'regime' due to actions like defying court orders, vilifying judges, usurping legislative powers, stifling criticism, and pardoning convicted felons. It contends that Trump's disregard for law is so profound it constitutes lawlessness, making his tenure a 'catastrophe' for American democracy.
Argentina's government launched an AI 'Social Digital Twin' to predict social policy, but the announcement video was marred by spelling errors, sparking mockery and concerns over privacy and potential authoritarianism.
A seminar on "Public Policy and National Governance" was held at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, focusing on building China's school of thought in this field and cultivating talent to serve national governance modernization.
Influential IPPR proposes capping rents at whichever is lower of consumer price inflation or wage growthUK politics live – latest updatesOne of the thinktanks closest to the Labour government is urging ministers to introduce private sector rent controls in England, as the chancellor weighs up how to ease a surge in living costs caused by the Iran war.The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has published a paper calling for a rent “double lock”, which would link rent increases to either wages or inflation, depending on which was lower. Continue reading...
Cap of 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways would cut fuel demand and combat rising prices, IPPR saysBritain should lower speed limits for drivers as part of a package of measures to reduce the impact of the Iran war on consumers, a thinktank has said.Capping legal speeds at 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways would help reduce fuel demand and combat soaring oil prices triggered by conflict, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Continue reading...
Roblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, announced Thursday that children under 16 in Indonesia will be required to undergo facial scans to verify their age to comply with new restrictions on minors’ use of social media and digital platforms in the country. Nicky Jackson Colaco, Roblox’s vice-president and global head of public policy, announced the changes in a press conference in Jakarta, describing them among the strictest that the company has implemented anywhere in the world. She said...
