Plus, breaking down a new AI roadmap from U.S. senators, and expert strategies to strengthen Russia sanctions.
| The quality of life in Michigan's Black-majority places Michigan has one of the nation's largest Black populations, with over 1.5 million residents. While some of the state's Black-majority area populations have shorter life expectancies, lower rates of well-being, and less wealth, others show higher rates of longevity, thriving, and economic security. In new research, Andre M. Perry, Hannah Stephens, Manann Donoghoe, and Nicholas French assess the quality of life in Michigan's Black-majority cities and highlight lessons for the state and other places in America. |
A key point "By comparing outcomes between Black-majority places, researchers can find areas that stand out and use them to better understand the community and economic factors, including civic action, that correlate with a higher quality of life." — Andre M. Perry, Hannah Stephens, Manann Donoghoe, and Nicholas French |
More research and commentary A new AI roadmap for the United States. A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has released a plan proposing a substantial $32 billion annual investment in AI research and development by 2026. The blueprint seeks to mitigate AI risks, including security threats, discrimination, and job displacement. On the latest episode of the TechTank Podcast, Darrell West and Nicol Turner Lee discuss what the plan could mean for AI's future in the United States. Are Russia sanctions working? Despite an unprecedented set of sanctions imposed on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, the country's economy has proved more resilient than expected and Putin's aggressive military campaign has not been deterred. Yesterday, Brookings hosted Daleep Singh, deputy White House national security advisor for international economics, and an expert panel to discuss the effectiveness of the sanctions and ways to tighten them. Watch the event and read new papers that propose various reforms. |
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