Analysts are using artificial intelligence to supercharge their research by allowing them to comb through data faster. Though these AI tools can be error prone, they save time and housing researchers are optimistic about the future.
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Projects at the RAND Corporation and the Urban Displacement Project have revealed key insights, including cost disparities between states and municipal fee impacts.
However, AI remains error-prone — misreading numbers, formats, or context — making human oversight essential. Ultimately, while AI shows promise for improving housing policy research at scale, clean data, careful review, and political commitment are still critical for meaningful change.
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