Neil Chilson

Neil Chilson is Head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute and former chief technologist at the Federal Trade Commission.

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Opinion

July 29, 2026

The next American boom could be here — unless Washington regulates it to death

A new study called "Boomsday Not Doomsday" argues AI will lower prices on food, housing and healthcare while creating new jobs across the economy.

US Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

Opinion

July 13, 2023

AI is the next front in the culture war

Artificial intelligence has become the latest battleground between left and right. It's not like social media. It's an innovation that needs to be handled in each industry.

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Opinion

June 22, 2023

This dominant force can tame AI better than politicians

Artificial intelligence can be controlled by market forces far better than regulation because that’s the primary way companies and technology are held accountable.