OpEd
John Bailey
My AI Advisers: Lessons from a Year of Expert ...

AI has become an invaluable partner for me, giving me instant access to a wide array of expert “assistants.” I now have a data analyst, driver with Waymo, brainstorming partner, legislative analyst, medical assistant, start-up advisor, graphics designer, and researcher at my fingertips, ready to help whenever I need specialized skills and knowledge.

My AI Advisers: Lessons from a Year of Expert Digital Assistants
OpEd
John Bailey
America Can’t Afford to Lose the High-Skilled ...

A recent social media clash that erupted between Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy and Trump loyalists over high-skilled immigration reform exposed deep ideological rifts within the Republican coalition. But the importance of the debate over immigration policy and the American education system extends far beyond social media — solving these problems is critical to America’s competitiveness. By combining pragmatic immigration reforms, bold educational investments and innovative AI-driven learning, we can forge the “Talent Dominance” agenda we desperately need. 

America Can’t Afford to Lose the High-Skilled Talent Race in Today’s Competitive Markets
OpEd
John Bailey
AI Tutors: Hype or Hope for Education?

In an analysis of Sal Khan's "Brave New Words" and the evolving landscape of AI in education, I present a case for AI-powered tutoring as a transformative force. Recent advancements in speech, image analysis, and emotional intelligence, combined with promising research studies showing significant learning gains, suggest AI tutoring could help address our urgent educational challenges like pandemic learning loss and chronic absenteeism.

AI Tutors: Hype or Hope for Education?
John Bailey
Appointed to Virginia's AI Task Force

I’m deeply honored to be appointed by Governor Youngkin to serve on Virginia’s inaugural AI Task Force. This distinguished group of leaders from academia, nonprofits, and industry will advise policymakers on harnessing AI to transform government services, streamline regulations, and position Virginia as a leader in responsible AI innovation. As we unlock AI’s potential to improve efficiency and reduce burdens on state agencies, we must also ensure thoughtful safeguards to protect privacy, fairness, and public trust. I

Appointed to Virginia's AI Task Force
OpEd
John Bailey
Why the Veto of California Senate Bill 1047 ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent veto of California’s Senate Bill (SB) 1047, known as the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, reignited the debate about how best to regulate the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Newsom’s veto illustrates a cautious approach to regulating a new technology and could pave the way for more pragmatic AI safety policies.

Why the Veto of California Senate Bill 1047 Could Lead to Safer AI Policies

Immigration

America Can’t Afford to Lose the High-Skilled Talent Race in Today’s Competitive Markets

America Can’t Afford to Lose the High-Skilled Talent Race in Today’s Competitive Markets

A recent social media clash that erupted between Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy and Trump loyalists over high-skilled immigration reform exposed deep ideological rifts within the Republican coalition. But the importance of the debate over immigration policy and the American education system extends far beyond social media — solving these problems is critical to America’s competitiveness. By combining pragmatic immigration reforms, bold educational investments and innovative AI-driven learning, we can forge the “Talent Dominance” agenda we desperately need. 

Congress Must Pass Innovation Legislation, Despite Hurdles

Congress Must Pass Innovation Legislation, Despite Hurdles

Senate leaders are expected to release updated text on a slimmed-down set of bills to bolster the US semiconductor chip industry. The measures will likely include $52 billion in subsidies and an investment tax credit to boost US manufacturing, but the rest of the Bipartisan Innovation Act (BIA) remains in limbo at a time when more urgent action is needed. Strengthening America’s leadership in science and innovation tomorrow will depend on three crucial areas of investments needed today in bolstering semiconductor manufacturing, boosting federal R&D, and addressing the talent gap.