Policy Analysis

Independent analysis of AI policy, governance frameworks, and government initiatives.

CURRENT FOCUS

The Genesis Mission

Analyzing the White House's Genesis Mission initiative to accelerate AI for scientific discovery.

Launched in November 2025, the Genesis Mission aims to harness AI for breakthrough scientific discoveries in biotech, materials science, and energy. Our analysis examines:

Centralization vs. commons-based approaches to AI development
Public vs. private control of AI infrastructure
Transparency and accountability mechanisms
Alignment with democratic governance principles

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Our Analytical Framework

Shadow Reflex Analysis

Examining when "security" justifies enclosure of AI commons

We apply the Shadow Reflex Test to identify when legitimate safety concerns become pretexts for control and centralization.

Commons vs. Enclosure

Tracking how AI development models affect public access

Comparing centralized (DOE/national labs) vs. decentralized (open source, commons-based) approaches to AI governance.

Four Futures Mapping

Which post-capitalist scenario does this policy enable?

Assessing whether policies move us toward Communism/Socialism (egalitarian) or Rentism/Exterminism (hierarchical) futures.

Power Structure Analysis

Mapping influence across seven domains of power

Examining how AI policy affects economic, political, knowledge, and other domains of social organization.

Publication Timeline

We will not publish policy analysis before appropriate government review and funding alignment.

Phase 1 (Current): Building research infrastructure and developing analytical frameworks

Phase 2 (Q1 2026): Soft launch with policymakers and alignment with Genesis Mission priorities

Phase 3 (Q3 2026+): Public launch coinciding with Genesis Mission initial capabilities