“The new plan is a vital recognition from the White House of its power to aid Americans seeking a more prosperous life through higher education. But the systemic deficiencies are too complex to be solved with a simple dollar amount,” Andre Perry writes.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has visited Africa three times in just 10 months. This renewed engagement is just one example of the Biden administration’s hands-on approach with the continent. Witney Schneidman and Landry Signé outline the four pillars of Biden’s Africa strategy and explain why the upcoming U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit will be vital for future relations.
What happens when an artificial intelligence (AI) system outputs an invention that no person conceived? John Villasenor explores the policy implications of this question and explains why patent systems must reckon with the rise of AI to maximize their crucial role as drivers of innovation.
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