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AI Is Rewiring the Career Ladder, and the Choices Employers, Schools, and Policymakers Make Now Will Decide Who Climbs It

AI is reshaping careers, from entry-level office jobs to the skilled trades. Training beginners and funding apprenticeships can help more Americans share the gains.

DCI Oct 27, 2026 Work

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The Compute Economy Has Arrived, and It Rewards Organizations That Adapt Quickly and Strategically

Cheap computing power has made AI an everyday business tool. Companies moving fast with a clear plan are pulling ahead, and light, national rules help America lead.

DCI Oct 22, 2026 Compute

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America Needs Far More Power, and the AI Boom Can Help Pay for It

Electricity demand is rising faster than at any time this century. AI companies can pay for new power plants without pushing the costs onto household bills.

DCI Oct 20, 2026 Energy

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The Data Catalyst Institute (DCI) is a research organization focused on improving public policy and advancing informed debate about the forces shaping the frontier economy.