Latest
Issue Brief
|
March 31, 2026
Building AI Readiness in the U.S. Government
For years, the U.S. government has been dangerously behind on AI. Many trends shaping AI today, such as exponentially rising energy demand, were foreseeable years in advance. A small team of informed analysts could have predicted them. But the federal government lacked the staff, mandate, and technical capacity to see them coming and to prepare appropriate responses.
Commentary
|
March 24, 2026
AI and the Unforeseen Consequences for Religious Liberty
AI presents new challenges across almost every sphere of society. It has already transformed everything from automobiles to animation and much more. Indeed, humanity's capacity to imagine and create new technologies is a gift uniquely endowed in creatures made in God's image. While we applaud technological advancement, we also pause to consider the unforeseen consequences of any technology that mimics the transcendent qualities of omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence.
Federal Model Policy
|
March 23, 2026
App Store Accountability Act
The App Store Accountability Act focuses on the regulation of conduct and upholds the legal reality of contractual obligations on app stores. Multi-trillion-dollar companies cannot enter into sophisticated contracts with minors. In accordance with the America First Policy Institute’s issue brief “Defending Children from Online Dangers that Threaten their Innocence and Future Wellbeing,” the Act institutes age verification requirements and parental consent in their child’s online activities.
Statement
|
March 20, 2026
AFPI: National Framework Will Help Ensure American AI Dominance
We commend President Trump on publishing the National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence.
News Release
|
March 16, 2026
AI Tools Need Transparency Regarding Bias and Serious Threats
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has released a new expert insight from AI and Emerging Technology senior policy analyst, Matthew Burtell, and Yusuf Mahmood, director.
Experts on Safeguarding the Homeland
No team members currently listed.