UpLift basic income program spurs Iowa hope and data needs
Chris Espersen notes UpLift in Iowa, a pilot study on basic income with 110 participants from Polk, Dallas and Warren counties. The program aims to reduce poverty, showing participants like Skye improved ability to work, car payments, and steady finances while legislators call for data driven decisions.
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Deepfake voice calls threaten election integrity in NH
Guest column by David Levine explains how AI voice cloning has been used to imitate President Biden in robocalls ahead of New Hampshire's 2024 primary. The piece urges voters to verify calls, report incidents, and plan voting in advance to counter this new tactic.
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Sweden pays grandparents to babysit a policy worth a rethink
Tyler Cowen discusses Sweden's government subsidies for grandparent child care, analyzing Pareto improvements and incentives. He notes paid parental leave, potential work-retention benefits, and the transfer of funds within families while weighing fiscal and social trade offs. Cowen remains unsure but believes framing shapes acceptance.
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