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The EU AI Act Is in Force. The US Is Still Asleep at the Wheel.
PolicyMay 28, 20268 min read

The EU AI Act Is in Force. The US Is Still Asleep at the Wheel.

Europe's comprehensive AI regulation has been in effect for months, while the United States has yet to pass a single federal AI safety law. What the EU got right and why Congress is still paralyzed.

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How Deepfakes Are Already Rewiring the 2026 Election Cycle
Analysis6 min

How Deepfakes Are Already Rewiring the 2026 Election Cycle

From fake endorsements to synthetic campaign ads, generative AI is distorting the information landscape ahead of midterm elections. Without disclosure requirements, voters can't distinguish fact from fabrication.

May 22, 2026Read
Community Spotlight: How Parents in Texas Organized Against AI in Schools
Community5 min

Community Spotlight: How Parents in Texas Organized Against AI in Schools

When Austin ISD announced plans to deploy unvetted AI tutoring systems, a group of parents did something remarkable: they organized, petitioned, and won a mandatory review period before any rollout.

May 18, 2026Read
A Beginner's Guide to Contacting Your Representative About AI Regulation
Guides4 min

A Beginner's Guide to Contacting Your Representative About AI Regulation

Most constituents never contact their representatives about AI. That silence is interpreted as indifference. This step-by-step guide covers what to say, who to contact, and how to make your voice count.

May 15, 2026Read
Why Every Major AI Company Is Publicly Asking to Be Regulated
Analysis7 min

Why Every Major AI Company Is Publicly Asking to Be Regulated

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and Meta have all called for federal AI oversight. The catch: they want to shape the rules before Congress writes them. Understanding the industry's regulatory strategy.

May 10, 2026Read
The Advocacy Toolkit: How to Build an AI Safety Coalition in Your City
Advocacy9 min

The Advocacy Toolkit: How to Build an AI Safety Coalition in Your City

Local organizing is where movements begin. From town halls to op-eds, this toolkit covers the practical steps for building a community coalition around AI safety and democratic oversight.

May 5, 2026Read
Three States Passed AI Laws in 2026. Here's What They Actually Do.
Policy6 min

Three States Passed AI Laws in 2026. Here's What They Actually Do.

Colorado, California, and Illinois have enacted AI-specific legislation. We break down what each law covers, where the gaps remain, and why state-level action is no substitute for federal standards.

April 28, 2026Read
Algorithmic Hiring Bias Is Real and Already Costing People Jobs
Analysis5 min

Algorithmic Hiring Bias Is Real and Already Costing People Jobs

Resume-screening AI tools have been found to systematically disadvantage candidates based on gender, race, and disability. The companies deploying them face no liability when their systems discriminate.

April 22, 2026Read
The Open Letter Has 12,000 Signatures. Here's What Happens Next.
Advocacy4 min

The Open Letter Has 12,000 Signatures. Here's What Happens Next.

With thousands of citizens demanding action, Contain AI is preparing the next phase of its advocacy campaign: direct engagement with congressional staff and targeted outreach to undecided lawmakers.

April 15, 2026Read

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