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New study: 1 in 8 young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice. More than 93% report finding the advice helpful. bit.ly/491N9aN

One in Eight Adolescents and Young Adults Use AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice

About 1 in 8 U.S. adolescents and young adults use AI chatbots for mental health advice, with the behavior most common among those aged 18 to 21.

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Heather Schwartz leads a team that studies everything from classrooms and careers to housing and infrastructure—and how it's all connected. "Neighborhood policy is school policy. The challenges outside the school walls walk right in with the students." bit.ly/42AEvMu

Connecting Schools, Jobs, and Infrastructure for Stronger Communities: Q&A with Heather Schwartz

Heather Schwartz, vice president and director of RAND Education, Employment, and Infrastructure, heads a team of experts tackling real-world challenges from classrooms and careers to housing afford...

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🚨🤖 New national survey: 5.4 million U.S. youths—about 1 in 8—have used AI chatbots for mental health advice. What will AI mean for mental health care access, quality, and safety? Study by @RANDCorporation, in @JAMANetworkOpen jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…

Use of Generative AI for Mental Health Advice Among Adolescents and Young Adults

This cross-sectional study surveyed US adolescents and young adults on their use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for mental health advice, including frequency and perceived helpfulness.

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"This may sound far-fetched to Americans, but there is very strong evidence that Beijing really does worry about U.S. decapitation strikes." bit.ly/4qa2hZE

Don't Let Chinese Fears of a U.S. Decapitation Strike Lead to Nuclear War

Beijing's fear that the United States might attempt “decapitation strikes” against its leadership heightens the risk of escalation, even nuclear use. Chinese misinterpretation of U.S. actions near...

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"We tackled our debt burden in the past, and we can do it again." RAND experts discuss approaches for reducing the federal debt: bit.ly/4qJ8E6w

The U.S. Tackled Crippling Federal Debt Before. It Can Do So Again

U.S. federal debt has hit $38 trillion—about equal to the entire U.S. economy—and interest payments now cost more than national defense. But the United States has tackled its debt burden in the past....

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"Schools, housing, jobs, roads, and the justice system are the lifeblood of healthy, thriving neighborhoods." bit.ly/4q3URHr

Connecting Schools, Jobs, and Infrastructure for Stronger Communities: Q&A with Heather Schwartz

Heather Schwartz, vice president and director of RAND Education, Employment, and Infrastructure, heads a team of experts tackling real-world challenges from classrooms and careers to housing afford...

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How might China's military command its forces in a future conflict? New report: bit.ly/49vT73N

China's Military Thinking About Command and Control

In contrast to China's traditional centralized command, some advocate for adopting mission command—delegating some amount of decisionmaking authorities to subordinates. How might it be implemented in...

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New paper examines early-life characteristics that precede—and might explain—disconnection among America's youth: bit.ly/4qOQ90M

Predicting Disconnection Among American Youth

About 15 percent of young people in middle and high school become disconnected—that is, not engaging in school, training, or work—by ages 18 to 24. What early-life factors precede and might explain...

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China is the world's manufacturing powerhouse. Could it extend that dominance to the software realm? RAND experts discuss: bit.ly/3WFbEmU

China: An Emerging Software Power

China's early success in global AI competition, bolstered by continued massive state investment and other advantages, could help it extend its dominance in international markets for manufactured...

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The total federal debt of the United States passed a new milestone recently, reaching $38 trillion for the first time. But this isn't the first time the U.S. has faced a massive debt burden. RAND experts discuss: bit.ly/4op65Fp

The U.S. Tackled Crippling Federal Debt Before. It Can Do So Again

U.S. federal debt has hit $38 trillion—about equal to the entire U.S. economy—and interest payments now cost more than national defense. But the United States has tackled its debt burden in the past....

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If there was strong evidence that China was about to invade or blockade Taiwan, what economic measures might help deter that aggression? How might those measures influence China's actions—and affect the global economic system? New report: bit.ly/4qCvvRc

Could Sanctions Help Deter China from Attacking Taiwan?

Restrictive economic measures are part of the toolkit to deter a Chinese attack on Taiwan but their timing, effectiveness, and desirability remain uncertain. Any sanctions against China will rebound...

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RAND's Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga discusses the risks that surround Chinese leadership's deeply held fears of U.S. decapitation strikes and strategies: bit.ly/4qjQOHh

Don't Let Chinese Fears of a U.S. Decapitation Strike Lead to Nuclear War

Beijing's fear that the United States might attempt “decapitation strikes” against its leadership heightens the risk of escalation, even nuclear use. Chinese misinterpretation of U.S. actions near...

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"It is possible to immediately shelter the displaced Palestinians while also laying the groundwork for permanent, well-planned communities." bit.ly/3JgbdMI

Rebuilding Gaza—from Camps to Communities

With most of Gaza destroyed, finding homes for 2.2 million people will require a new approach. Future‑oriented camps, incremental rebuilding, and new neighborhoods could shelter Gazans now while...

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New report explores the use of economic measures to deter aggressive actions by China toward Taiwan. bit.ly/49oa5Bp

Could Sanctions Help Deter China from Attacking Taiwan?

Restrictive economic measures are part of the toolkit to deter a Chinese attack on Taiwan but their timing, effectiveness, and desirability remain uncertain. Any sanctions against China will rebound...

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If you've ever wondered how the places we live, learn, and work are all connected, RAND's Heather Schwartz has some answers. bit.ly/4mSJ781

Connecting Schools, Jobs, and Infrastructure for Stronger Communities: Q&A with Heather Schwartz

Heather Schwartz, vice president and director of RAND Education, Employment, and Infrastructure, heads a team of experts tackling real-world challenges from classrooms and careers to housing afford...

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New research explores Chinese military thinking about future command and control: bit.ly/4qspre1

China's Military Thinking About Command and Control

In contrast to China's traditional centralized command, some advocate for adopting mission command—delegating some amount of decisionmaking authorities to subordinates. How might it be implemented in...

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"We need to be thinking about the long-term systemic approach that we can take to support and protect [people who've lost someone to overdose], especially children." bit.ly/3WUYn9y

42% of Americans Know Someone Who Died of Overdose

RAND's Alison Athey discusses research showing that more than 40 percent of Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose. How does that kind of loss ripple through people’s lives? And what support...

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Employers aren't prepared to harness the potential of AI-human collaboration, says RAND's Nelson Lim. The biggest risk: automation bias. bit.ly/4ncCIof

Your New Teammate Is a Machine. Are You Ready?

Integrating AI as a teammate in our work is inevitable, but ensuring success and safety requires proactive leadership. Leaders who establish clear accountability, invest in comprehensive training,...

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New survey results suggest that Americans care strongly about the U.S. maintaining its competitive edge over China. ⬇️ bit.ly/4n4XfLq

Majority of Americans See U.S. Leadership in AI as Crucial

The White House's AI Action Plan outlines the plan to realize the “President's vision of global AI dominance.” A RAND survey found that the American public agrees on the importance of U.S. versus...

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Youth who eventually become disconnected are more likely to: 🔸report symptoms of depression 🔸experience an early pregnancy 🔸use substances 🔸engage in delinquent activities 🔸have weaker social support structures 🔸be suspended from school. New paper: bit.ly/4oilzea

Predicting Disconnection Among American Youth

About 15 percent of young people in middle and high school become disconnected—that is, not engaging in school, training, or work—by ages 18 to 24. What early-life factors precede and might explain...

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