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• Tom Wheeler and Blair Levin at Brookings argue that the FTC and DOJ should investigate AI collaborations and transactions for antitrust concerns while simultaneously encouraging AI safety standards through industry cooperation.
• They propose a model that balances competition and AI safety, advocating supervised processes, market incentives, and regulatory oversight to ensure AI companies collaborate on safety without undermining competitive markets.

• William A. Galston at Brookings assesses the impact of first presidential debates since 1976, noting their significant but delayed effect on voter preferences, often detracting from the incumbent or their party.
• Recent debates show a 2.8 percentage point average voter shift, critical in tightly contested elections. Following the Biden-Trump debate, Biden's standing dropped 2 points, heightening the challenge of securing necessary electoral votes.

• Christopher S. Chivvis and Jennifer Kavanagh at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace discuss the potential for AI to both enhance and complicate decision-making within the U.S. National Security Council, highlighting challenges like information overload and misperceptions.
• The article asserts that advanced AI could combat groupthink by offering diverse perspectives but also risks intensifying it due to overconfidence in AI systems, and emphasizes the need for training and AI governance to ensure effective use and stability in crises.

• Elaine Kamarck and Deirdre Keenan at Brookings argue that North Carolina has become a key swing state due to significant population growth and shifting demographics, particularly in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary area, which is attracting college-educated professionals and new residents from heavily Democratic states, indicating a potential Democratic advantage in upcoming elections.
• The analysis asserts that efforts by the North Carolina Democratic Party, led by Anderson Clayton, to mobilize young voters, re-engage rural communities, and contest every legislative race could generate significant momentum and potentially tilt the state toward a Democratic victory in the 2024 presidential election.

• Israel conducted a precision strike on an Iranian air defense system, signaling its capability and restraint to avoid broader conflict.
• The attack was a response to an unprecedented direct missile and drone attack by Iran on Israeli soil, marking a significant escalation in their long-standing tensions.

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