Niskanen Center — program-note: AI policy addressed ad hoc through individual fellows (Samuel Hammond on AI and institutions, Jennifer Pahlka on AI in government). Policy departments: Climate, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Social Policy, State Capacity, Government Affairs, Legal.

NoteThe claim makes three assertions: (1) AI policy is addressed ad hoc through individual fellows; (2) Samuel Hammond focuses on AI and institutions; (3) Jennifer Pahlka focuses on AI in government; and (4) lists seven policy departments. The source confirms the existence of the seven policy departments (Climate, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Social Policy, State Capacity, Government Affairs, Legal) and confirms that both Samuel Hammond and Jennifer Pahlka are Senior Fellows at the organization. However, the source does not provide information about their specific research focus areas or confirm that AI policy is handled ad hoc through fellows. The source is a staff directory that lists titles and organizational structure but does not describe the substantive focus of individual fellows' work. The claim's characterization of how AI policy is addressed cannot be verified from this source.