Public Policy
Ideas and insights about public policy from MIT Sloan.
Online content moderation: What works, and what people want
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Fact-checker warnings work and are broadly popular, and other insights about social media moderation from an MIT expert.
5 issues to consider as AI reshapes work
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Experts say those making decisions about AI should engage proactively with policymakers and consider worker voice and well-being.
What business needs to know about carbon border adjustments
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Climate economist Catherine Wolfram explains how the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism aims to level the playing field among trading partners.
3 things to know about the next 4 years of US energy
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Climate policy expert Christopher Knittel handicaps the likelihood of tariffs, cuts to IRA subsidies, and a carbon tax under the new administration.
3 ways to improve the mortgage market
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These approaches could make mortgages more affordable and more equitable for U.S. homebuyers.
‘Energy poverty’ hits US residents more in the South and Southwest
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The LIHEAP formula for calculating energy aid was written in the 1980s. Researchers propose a solution that recognizes the cost of cooling a warming south.
Nobel winners propose fixes for democracy’s ’tough stretch’
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MIT economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson say good jobs and the equitable deployment of technology can help restore people’s faith in democratic institutions.
4 ways the US election could impact 2025 climate policy
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A Republican sweep could reverse the Biden administration’s signature 2022 climate law. MIT Sloan economist Catherine Wolfram analyzes four potential outcomes.
An AI chatbot can reduce belief in conspiracy theories
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The artificial intelligence-powered “DebunkBot” reduced individuals’ belief in conspiracy theories and lessened their conspiratorial mindset, according to a new study.
5 new cybersecurity regulations to know about
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Company leaders need to be on top of best practices and legal requirements for data protection, including mandatory incident reporting and bans on ransomware payments.