One of the issues shaping the election has been economic anxiety brought about by a changing economy and a shift in policy changes over decades that have chipped away at the social safety net. Rutgers Today spoke with William M. Rodgers III, a professor of public policy at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and chief economist at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, about the roots of income inequality and possible solutions to start to close the gap. Williams is the author of a report published by The Century Foundation on the link between food security and an increase in the minimum wage and a recent Economic Policy Institute report on racial and gender earnings inequality.
Samuel and Colleagues Examine the Rise of AI Phobia
Abstract Contemporary public discourse surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) often exhibits a disproportionate level of fear and confusion relative to AI’s factually documented capabilities and implications. This study examines how the systematic use of alarmist...