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As artificial intelligence increasingly becomes a part of daily life, the National Academies are advising the government on AI use, policy, ethics, and innovation. Explore our work, from making machine learning safer in high-stakes applications to setting standards for how AI is used in health and medicine.

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Navigating the Turbulent Future of AI and Work

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How is artificial intelligence affecting education and jobs, and what should young people study now to be employable in the future? A recent National Academies workshop explored these questions, along with how organizations can collaborate to steer AI’s use and impacts.

May 4, 2026
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ACRP Insight Event: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Airport Industry

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Join airport practitioners May 19 - 20 in discussing applications for AI at airports, barriers to implementation, and airport practices to foster innovation.

Apr 29, 2026
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Transforming Transportation: Leveraging the Power of Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization, and Automation

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AI, automation, digitalization, and advanced data systems are driving rapid change in the transportation industry. A new publication from the National Academies’ Transportation Research Board highlights key trends shaping the transportation landscape and identifies opportunities for research, collaboration, and innovation across the public and private sectors.

Apr 28, 2026
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Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Emerging Impacts

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Artificial Intelligence at the Nexus of Collaboration, Competition, and Change: A Workshop

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Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate

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Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication

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Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board (ASEB)

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Center for Advancing Science and Technology (CAST)

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Aeronautics, Space, and Astronomy Program Area

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Social and Economic Systems Program Area

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Health Care and Public Health Program Area

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