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Technology & Innovation

In a new working paper, senior lecturer Anya Schiffrin and Roberta Carlini argue that AI firms should automatically pay for the content they use. The most sustainable policy is to require payment to publishers and creators, known as “statutory licensing”, for use of their output.

Feb 15 2026
Tomorrow's Affairs
In the Media
Technology & Innovation

According to senior lecturer Anya Schiffrin, AI chatbots are siphoning traffic from news sites, but the current process for demanding compensation–suing tech firms–is slow, expensive, and unfair.

Feb 13 2026
Project Syndicate
In the Media
Democratic Resilience

Robert Y. Shapiro told Newsweek some of the factors that will shape the primary: “The perceived state of the economy, and its not meeting voters' expectations, given Trump's promises. Also, the disruption caused by ICE officers' overly aggressive actions against immigrants—taking citizens into custody, killing people in incidents that have shown their lack of training, and otherwise acting illegally.

Feb 13 2026
Newsweek
In the Media
Meet the SIPA Community

Maxim talks about how he creates the course schedule that is best suited for him and his goals, which may not include a class before the sun rises! Learn more about what to consider when you look at planning your two-year future!

Feb 12 2026
Admissions Blog
Inclusive Prosperity

In this episode of Chalkboard Politics, the student hosts talk to Jeffry Frieden, professor of international and public affairs and political science, about how Trump's new tariff regime might affect the global economic order.

Feb 12 2026
Chalkboard Politics
In the Media
Meet the SIPA Community

Moving to NYC is part of the thrill of SIPA! Many of our students are coming from outside the United States so Diana shares her advice on apartment hunting in the big apple.

Feb 11 2026
Admissions Blog
Democratic Resilience

On the Major League Baseball’s looming labor dispute, Columbia University presidential historian Tim Naftali noted that “the commissioner of baseball, like the leader of any major American national institution, has to be concerned about an unhappy president given the nature of this presidency.”

Feb 11 2026
The New York Times
In the Media
Geopolitical Stability

At only 28, Seneca Forch MIA ’26 cuts a striking figure in the world of diplomacy.

Feb 11 2026
The American University In Cairo Magazine
Student Spotlight
Democratic Resilience

For Robert Y. Shapiro, a political scientist at Columbia University, the recent Republican setbacks are a symptom of growing public disillusionment. 

Feb 11 2026
El Mercurio
In the Media
Meet the SIPA Community

With her “Garbage and Rats” walking tour, Suzanne Reisman MPA ’00 showcases the city that always squeaks.

Feb 11 2026
Columbia Magazine
Alumni News