Sara Goudarzi

Jan 17, 2025 | thebulletin.org | Ozan Ahmet Cetin |Sara Goudarzi

MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENTPURPOSE: MAINTAINING OPEN-SOURCE AIPast US administrations, including the first Trump presidency, have recognized the strategic importance of artificial intelligence and allocated substantial resources to its advancement. The Pentagon alone has been working on more than 800 AI-related projects. Thanks to significant funding and a robust innovation ecosystem, American companies are at the forefront of the field.

Nov 21, 2024 | thebulletin.org | Sara Goudarzi

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill—called H.R. 9495—that would give the Treasury secretary, who is appointed by the president, unchecked power to declare nonprofit groups “terrorist supporting organizations.” Under the “Stop Terror Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act,” the Treasury secretary could take away the tax-exempt status of designated nonprofits, greatly curtailing or ending their ability to operate.

Nov 6, 2024 | thebulletin.org | Sara Goudarzi

In a stunning comeback, Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election and will serve as the 47th president of the United States. Like all presidents, Trump’s (second) term in office will impact many aspects of policy and economy. This includes technology, a sector where the president elect will be sure to have input from allies—including, prominently, Silicon Valley magnates Elon Musk and Peter Thiel—all of whom will have their own motivations.

Nov 5, 2024 | thebulletin.org | Steven Feldstein |Sara Goudarzi

Have tech CEOs become so powerful that they are usurping the authority of the state and reshaping the global order? Illustration by Erik English; original photos by UK Government, TechCrunch, JD Lasica, Pleasanton, CA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons, depositphotos.com On October 25, The Washington Post dropped a bombshell on its readers, announcing that it would refrain from endorsing a presidential candidate in the upcoming election.

Oct 31, 2024 | thebulletin.org | Ali Nouri |Sara Goudarzi

The choice Americans make this November will determine whether they will continue to lead a collaborative effort to shape AI's future according to democratic principles. Illustration: edited by Erik English; original from DETHAL via Adobe. Artificial intelligence represents one of the most consequential technologies of our time, promising tremendous benefits while posing serious risks to the nation’s security and democracy.