Politics and Policies: The Power of Data and AI

Harvard HKS

Policies grounded in data and AI are essential for effective leadership. We analyze case studies on elections, polling, climate change, economic growth, education, public health, corruption, autonomous vehicles, justice and policing that provide a powerful range of insights. We assess the rapid expansion of AI: machine learning, neural networks, large language models, agentic AI. While recognizing AI's transformational role in the workforce, we acknowledge potential for algorithmic bias and…