The Cost of Containment: Global Access vs. National Strategy Limiting the most advanced artificial intelligence models to a “small group of trusted partners” at the behest of the U.S. government is not a security Read More
The Tactical Retreat on Ocean Data The Trump administration’s sudden reversal on dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) signals less a change of heart and more a strategic maneuver to quell immediate political backlash. Read More
The Ejection Heard ‘Round the Biomedical World Forcing five leading scientists, including the editor-in-chief of its flagship journal, from an annual meeting for distributing an opinion piece critiquing political actions is not merely a public Read More
The Illusion of Isolation in a Connected World The Trump administration’s decision to escalate its travel ban, now encompassing even lawful permanent residents who have traveled through the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Read More
Undermining Regulatory Independence: A Dangerous Precedent The White House’s reported decision to sign off on firing Marty Makary, culminating in his resignation this Tuesday, points to a direct executive override of public health expertise. Read More
The Anatomy of an Ouster: Political Winds and Regulatory Whiplash It’s a familiar dance, isn’t it? The news hit late, whispered first by anonymous sources to The Wall Street Journal, then confirmed in Read More
The Shifting Sands of Power: A Familiar Tune There’s a news cycle unfolding around President Trump’s reported plan to oust FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, and if you’re only glancing at the headlines, Read More