Entries by Gloria Story Dittus

AI Regulation: California Takes the Lead in the U.S. While Federal Action Lags

In an increasingly AI-driven world, government leaders – both in the U.S. and abroad – continue to grapple with how to regulate the use of this transformative technology while striking a delicate balance between protecting citizens and enabling innovation and technological advancement. This summer, the European Union (EU) took a major step forward by enacting […]

X Still Marks the Spot for Policymakers

After Elon Musk took over X, formerly Twitter, in October 2022, a wave of users and advertisers left the platform. This led to a significant migration of users from X to LinkedIn. As social media is a common battleground for advocacy campaigns, it’s imperative to determine if policymakers on Capitol Hill still use X to engage […]

As Local News Shutters, U.S. Communities Pay the Price

Local news is on the decline and it’s having a profound community impact. As local newspapers shutter and newsrooms downsize, Americans are left without the reliable, in-depth reporting that keeps them informed about critical issues in their neighborhoods. This vacuum not only diminishes public awareness and accountability but also weakens the social fabric, as fewer […]