Childproofing the Internet

How online “child protection” measures could make child and adult internet users more vulnerable to hackers, identity thieves, and snoops.

By Elizabeth Nolan Brown

 

How To Restrain the A.I. Regulators

A more flexible model of oversight avoids hyper-cautious top-down regulation and enables swifter access to the substantial benefits of safe A.I.

By Ronald Bailey

 

Josh Hawley Wants the Government To Silence A.I.

The Missouri senator is once again pursuing misguided tech regulation.

By Robby Soave

 

NIMBY Cities Are Using Your Tax Dollars To Lobby Against New Housing

Publicly funded leagues of cities are fighting zoning reforms in state capitals across the country.

By Christian Britschgi

Adam Smith Has Something for Everyone

From the American Founders to communist meme creators, people have long claimed Smith's endorsement for their ideas.

By Katherine Mangu-Ward

 

CBO: Debt Ceiling Deal Means 78,000 More Able-Bodied, Childless Adults Could Get Food Stamps

New work requirements will target those over age 50, but the debt ceiling deal also loosens existing work requirements for those under age 50.

By Eric Boehm

 

The Economics of Prohibition Doom Plans To Reduce Drug Use by Busting Online Dealers

A study suggests that "selectively targeting large-scale drug vendors" on the dark web can succeed where all previous enforcement efforts have failed.

By Jacob Sullum

Dave Rubin's 'Centrist' Case for Ron DeSantis

A discussion with Dave Rubin about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' entry into the 2024 presidential race.

By Zach Weissmueller and Nick Gillespie

 

France's Ban on Short-Haul Flights Will Kill People

You're 2,200 times more likely to die when traveling by car as opposed to by airplane.

By Veronique de Rugy

 

In Virginia, No Degree Is No Problem

The state is the latest of several in recent months that have moved to eliminate college degree requirements for the vast majority of state government jobs.

By Emma Camp

 

Clea Conner: America Needs More and Better Debates

The CEO of Open To Debate wants us to disagree more productively—especially when it comes to presidential debates.

By Nick Gillespie