National Bureau of Economic Research

AI integration challenges in education and enterprise

27 clusters · 363 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: AI evolution drives new educational focus in China and Singapore

The integration of generative AI continues to face multifaceted security, economic, and pedagogical hurdles. In the corporate sector, ‘Shadow AI’ remains a critical risk. Security risks are also escalating geopolitically

US-China AI, semiconductor, and robotics competition

34 clusters · 157 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: China slows humanoid robot IPOs amid valuation concerns

The strategic competition between the United States and China regarding artificial intelligence and semiconductors is intensifying. While the U.S. focuses on containment and oversight, China is aggressively expanding its

GLP-1 drugs: clinical trends, safety, and market shifts

257 clusters · 927 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: GLP-1 medications show varied impacts on socioeconomic status and kidney health

Since mid-2026, the expansion of GLP-1 agents for obesity has been accompanied by intensified safety monitoring and evolving clinical data. Research suggests secondary benefits, including a 21% lower risk of fragility fr

Expansion of AI-driven enterprise and small business agents

29 clusters · 97 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: AI enables buyers to develop in-house solutions

Firms are transitioning from basic chatbots to autonomous agentic systems, with training curricula now focusing on multi-agent architectures for roles such as HR, sales, and research. In South Africa, while 17% of compan

Expansion of North American school digital device bans

17 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: U.S. states implement school cell phone and screen bans

As of September 2026, efforts to restrict digital devices in North American schools have expanded significantly. Forty-two U.S. states have implemented some form of cellphone restrictions, with Alabama, Arkansas, and Lou

Global investment and portfolio allocation trends

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Investment strategies of millionaires reveal conservative portfolio trends

Financial experts and research studies are examining modern trends in asset allocation and investment strategies. Analysts at BlackRock and other experts have questioned the viability of the traditional 60/40 portfolio—

US school start time legislation and impact

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: California school start time mandate improves student sleep and mental health

In New York, lawmakers introduced legislation to establish minimum start times for public schools, proposing that elementary schools start no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and secondary schools no earlier than 8:30 a.m. The bil

US SNAP sugary beverage restriction policies

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: USDA manages legal challenges and delays regarding SNAP beverage restrictions

Under the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, several U.S. states have implemented or proposed waivers to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for sugary beverages. Research indi