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Op-Ed | August 25, 2026

AI, Human Flourishing, and the American Common Good

As Artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates into every corner of our economy and daily lives, too often, lawmakers and developers’ focus are on efficiency, speed, and scale. But there is a more foundational question: What do we, as Americans, want from AI?

Statement | August 19, 2026

AFPI Responds to Court Proceedings in Meta Cases in NM and CA

Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Joel Thayer, senior fellow for AI and Emerging Technology, regarding two Meta lawsuits: one in New Mexico, from early August, and one in California, which began this week.

News Release | July 9, 2026

AFPI Releases New Report on Protecting Children from AI Chatbots

Today, the America First Policy Institute released a new expert insight, “Child Safety Through Parental Authority: An AI Policy Framework.”

| July 9, 2026

Child Safety Through Parental Authority: An AI Policy Framework

AI systems have the potential to benefit children and families. AI can create visualizations to help them intuit physics lessons or generate quizzes from vocabulary words. But to seize all that AI offers families, parents need confidence that their children’s interactions are safe.

Statement | June 25, 2026

AFPI Statement in Support of the FCC’s E-Rate NPRM

Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Alexandra Caro Campana, executive vice president & chief operating officer, and Joel Thayer, senior fellow of AI & Emerging Technology in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Ensuring Children’s Safe Use of Screens and E-Rate-Funded Services.

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