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To use AI tools effectively, local leaders must optimize documents and information for AI, implement guardrails, and rely on human expertise to evaluate risks and benefits.
Why criminal justice reform must address long prison terms The first episode of Urban’s new podcast explores the research on long prison terms and mass incarceration.Worker protection policies should adapt to the changing structure of employment More businesses are outsourcing activities and using contract, temporary, and other contingent workers.2017 in review: Urban Wire blog posts that made an impact In 2017, Urban Institute researchers nimbly responded to pressing questions as they arose.Exploring the costs and benefits of immigrants through a local lens Working on a recent podcast episode gave Urban researchers the opportunity to delve into the nuances of one community.Year in review: How the federal safety net changed in 2017 Although some of the promised legislative reforms did not materialize, 2017 saw significant changes for several programs affecting low-income families.Women want effective birth control Despite strong support for birth control among women, steps by the administration may put access to it at risk.
