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Q&A: How are data and AI changing the future of policymaking?

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6 October 2026

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operational-macro

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Government & Space

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United States

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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Data and AI are increasingly critical in public policymaking, enabling more effective, evidence-driven decisions while requiring skilled professionals to mitigate risks of misleading results. The Batten School's new graduate program aims to train policy professionals in advanced data analytics and AI to improve policy outcomes across government and other sectors.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must upgrade your team's skills in data analysis and AI to stay relevant as policy decisions increasingly rely on advanced analytics. This opens a direct path to influence policy design by mastering tools that go beyond simply attaching data to decisions.

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1 source · 6 Oct 2026

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