Insights and Resources

From Near Death With Chatbots To New Life In E-Commerce, Octane AI Raises $4.25 Million

(Forbes) - A startup that builds conversational commerce tools for brands has raised $4.25 million to help build its presence in the growing world of…

Betting on Better Drug Trials to Beat Covid-19

(The Wall Street Journal) - Studies are competing for too few patients. It’s time to direct resources toward the most promising therapies.

DOJ, FAA, DHS, FCC issue advisory on use of technology to detect and mitigate unmanned aircraft systems

(Security Magazine) - “As the number of drones in our airspace continue to rise, it is unsurprising that the availability of counter-drone technologies has likewise…

Addressing Influenza Vaccination Disparities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

(JAMA) – Ensuring full and equal access to influenza vaccination will ensure all people in the US are maximally protected.

How to Set World Trade Straight

Bilateral pacts promote protectionism. The World Trade Organization needs to return to the vision of equal rules for all. There seems to be a growing…

Chaos at home and threats abroad can be better dealt with by studying Eisenhower

(Fox News) - Few people provide a better model of leadership for our current moment then President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Why I am not sending my kids back to school

(CNN) - One of the questions I am getting more than any other: Am I going to send my children back to school? As a…

What Biden needs to understand about Prophet Muhammad saying he used at Muslim voter event

(Fox News) - I would strongly advise the Biden camp to reach out to Muslim reformers and progressive dissidents to formulate a better strategy

TikTok Is Inane. China’s Imperial Ambition Is Not.

(Bloomberg Opinion) - The U.S. won the Cold War by exporting its values, and China has a similar plan for Cold War II.

Ensuring The Safety And Effectiveness Of A COVID-19 Vaccine

(Health Affairs) – As trials reach completion in the coming months, FDA is committed to ensuring the agency impartially reviews the evidence and reaches decisions…

FDA Initiatives To Accelerate The Development Of COVID-19 Therapeutics

(Health Affairs) – FDA is committed to reviewing investigational programs, policies, and partnerships with the aim of providing a clear path forward for the rigorous…

FDA Support For Expedited Access To COVID-19 Diagnostics

(Health Affairs) – The agency is committed to providing interactive regulatory support for test design and collaborating with partners to share data for performance validation…