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This lawyer believes in second chances. Now AI is providing a boost
NPRMonday, August 3, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Tens of millions of Americans have criminal records that can be barriers to employment. An AI-powered app is helping those eligible to expunge their records at a pace not seen before.
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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Tens of millions of Americans have criminal records that can be barriers to employment. An AI-powered app is helping those eligible to expunge their records at a pace not seen before. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to AI and Now.
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What happened
Tens of millions of Americans have criminal records that can be barriers to employment. An AI-powered app is helping those eligible to expunge their records at a pace not seen before.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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NPR published: This lawyer believes in second chances. Now AI is providing a boost
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to AI and Now.
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