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** Aug 17, 2023

To Regulate AI, Start with the Supply Chain

Artificial intelligence could bring many benefits. But the proliferation of AI also comes with many potential dangers. For example, if an AI is stolen or leaked, it could easily end up in the wrong hands--with dire consequences.

This particular risk isn't hypothetical. It has already happened. Earlier this year, an AI model developed by Meta (which was not intended to be publicly accessible) was leaked online. Fortunately, Meta's model is relatively harmless.

But as RAND president and CEO Jason Matheny writes in the Washington Post, the next AI model that is compromised may not be so benign. That's why it's time to establish a system of oversight that focuses on the three parts of the AI supply chain: hardware, training, and deployment.

Taking action to increase the safety of the U.S. AI industry would go a long way to boosting public confidence, he says, especially as consumers grow wary of just what sort of future AI might bring.

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How Ukrainian Civilians Are Resisting Russia

Ukraine's civilian resistance began within hours of Russia launching its invasion in February 2022. These efforts continue today, supporting Ukraine's goals of regaining territory and maintaining political sovereignty. A new RAND report assesses Ukrainians' resistance activities during the first four months of the conflict. Civilian tactics ranged from blocking Russian forces in the streets, to delivering humanitarian aid, to carrying out cyber operations against Russian targets. Our findings provide a glimpse into what future civilian contributions to wars might look like.

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Supporting Housing Affordability in New York City

New York City's housing crisis has reached unprecedented levels. The root cause: housing production has not kept pace with growing demand to live in America's largest metropolis. A new RAND study examines six proposals that aim to address this problem by boosting residential housing construction. These strategies are not a panacea but, if fully enacted, they could lead to roughly 300,000 additional new housing units over a decade. This would improve both short- and long-term housing affordability for New Yorkers.

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