AI, Tech & Digital Policy

When the Machines Carry Us: Could AI Preserve Humanity by Seeding Our DNA on Another World?

Subhead: A sober, evidence-driven look at a provocative idea: that artificial intelligence might one day outlive humans and transport our biological legacy—our DNA—to reboot humanity elsewhere. What do the science, engineering constraints, ethics, and law actually say? By Granite State Report Introduction: The Future Nobody Ordered The claim is audacious:…

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New Hampshire's AI Laws: Combating Deepfakes and Deception

New Hampshire’s 2024 legislation addresses artificial intelligence usage, establishing laws against fraudulent deepfakes, requiring disclosures for deceptive AI in political ads, and mandating transparency for state agencies’ AI use. These measures enhance protections against AI deception, emphasizing accountability and human oversight, while setting a precedent for future regulations.

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Democracy 2.0: What Blockchain Can (and Can’t) Do for How We Vote

Blockchain can enhance election transparency and verification but cannot resolve core voting issues like malware, coercion, and anonymity. A hybrid voting system combining paper ballots, end-to-end verifiability, and transparency logs is proposed. Implementing standardized protocols, audits, and cryptographic proofs is essential to ensure secure, resilient elections while leaving blockchain as an optional tool for public evidence.

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Bitcoin vs. the Dollar: Is a Decentralized Money Standard the Next World System?

The U.S. dollar remains dominant in global finance but is facing challenges from rising debt and geopolitical risks, prompting central banks to diversify reserves. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has evolved into a viable alternative for savings and settlement, offering features like scarcity and programmability, positioning it as a potential digital counterpart to traditional currencies.

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AI-Driven Layoffs at Amazon & UPS: A Granite State Report Review

Amazon and UPS are leading the charge in AI-driven workforce restructuring, signaling a future where automation reshapes corporate landscapes. As these tech giants scale back human roles, the implications for job security and industry transformation become increasingly clear. Discover how AI is redefining the workforce today.

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Navigating the Future of Work in New Hampshire: Key Insights

By Granite State Report Introduction We previously explored how the generation after Generation Z may face a very different relationship to “jobs” and “careers” due to automation, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and shifting work-norms. In this special report we turn our focus to New Hampshire: how might this transformation play…

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The Future of Work: Careers Redefined for Gen Alpha

By Granite State Report Executive SummaryIt’s time to confront a wild but increasingly plausible idea: the generation following Generation Z (often called “Gen Alpha” and younger) may never experience careers in the way their parents did. Thanks to the accelerating sweep of automation, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital platforms,…

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The Responsibility of Human Programmers in the Development of Ethical AI

The development of ethical AI is the responsibility of human programmers, encompassing a lifecycle approach from problem framing to monitoring incidents. Ethical considerations must guide data sourcing, modeling, and evaluations. Compliance with regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act and NIST guidelines is essential to managing risks and ensuring public trust in AI products.

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The AI Crossroads: New Hampshire Must Choose its Path Wisely

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping various aspects of life, prompting New Hampshire’s legislature to introduce regulatory measures. The debate centers on balancing innovation with rights protection. With public concern and industry pushback, clear policies on transparency, oversight, and risk classification are essential to navigate AI’s implications effectively.

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