What happens when a tiny device, no bigger than a backpack, can disrupt an airport, smuggle contraband into a prison, or spy on a private backyard undetected? This isn’t a plot from a sci-fi thriller—it’s the reality of illegal drone activity sweeping across the nation in 2025, and state leaders
Addressing the Crisis of Indoor Heat in Urban Areas In urban centers like Des Moines, Iowa, a silent threat looms over many households during scorching summer months: extreme indoor heat in homes without air conditioning, posing a significant public health challenge. With over half of the
The global AI landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with Chinese artificial intelligence technologies making unexpected inroads into Silicon Valley, the heart of American innovation. Recent data reveals a staggering trend: Chinese open-weight large language models (LLMs) have amassed over 540
The Urgency of Oversight in AI-Driven Governance As artificial intelligence reshapes the landscape of public administration, state governments across the United States are racing to harness its potential, with over 60% of state agencies now integrating AI tools into their operations, raising a
What happens when technology becomes so advanced that fabricated horrors look indistinguishable from real crimes against children, and how can society protect the most vulnerable from this emerging threat? In Pennsylvania, this chilling question is no longer a distant concern but a pressing crisis
The United States stands at a pivotal moment in the race for global technological supremacy, with artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure emerging as a cornerstone of national strength, and as of 2025, the demand for robust data centers and advanced computing systems has never been higher. This
