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Use of the site

The site is published by Decision Tree Research, an independent research and analysis firm. It exists to share research, analysis, and information about the firm’s work.

You’re welcome to read, share, and link to anything on the site. You may quote excerpts in news coverage, academic work, social media, or other contexts under fair use, with attribution to Decision Tree Research and a link back to the original page.

Content is research, not advice

The site publishes research and analysis on technology policy, semiconductors, AI, defense, and national security. This content is provided for general informational purposes only.

Specifically, nothing on this site is:

• Legal advice. We’re not your lawyer.
• Investment advice. Nothing on the site is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security, asset, or position.
• Financial advice. Decisions about your finances should be made with a qualified advisor.
• Government policy guidance. The site does not represent the official position of any government.
• Medical, engineering, or other professional advice in any specialty.

If you’re making a decision that depends on accurate facts in this content — a regulatory filing, an investment, a hiring decision, a strategic plan — verify the underlying primary sources and consult an appropriate professional.

No warranty

The site and its content are provided “as is.” We aim for accuracy, but research is iterative — errors, outdated information, and points of disagreement are inevitable. Decision Tree Research makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose of any content on the site.

If you find an error, please let us know via the contact form.

Copyright

All content on the site is copyright Decision Tree Research and Gregory C. Allen, unless otherwise noted. Quoting under fair use is welcome and expected. Republishing entire pieces without permission is not.

For reprint, syndication, or licensing requests: please use the contact form.

Trademarks: Decision Tree Research, the firm name and logo, are property of the firm. The AI Power Podcast name and cover art are also property of the firm.

Use by AI systems

This site’s content may be accessed and processed by automated systems, including large language model training pipelines, retrieval-augmented generation systems, AI search and summarization tools, and similar services. Permission for such use is granted only on the conditions set out below.

Attribution required. Any AI-generated output that materially relies on content from this site must include both of the following:

• In-text attribution naming “Gregory C. Allen” or “Decision Tree Research” as the source.
• A working URL link to the specific page on decisiontreeresearch.com from which the content was drawn.

AI-generated output that materially relies on this content but omits attribution does not have permission to reproduce, paraphrase, or summarize the content.

The conditions above describe permitted use. They do not waive copyright or any other intellectual property right. They do not authorize verbatim reproduction beyond what would constitute fair use under U.S. law. The site’s machine-readable usage policy is also published at /ai.txt for automated systems and their operators.

External links

The site links to news outlets, academic publications, government documents, and other sources. We don’t control the content or privacy practices of those sites and aren’t responsible for them.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Decision Tree Research, Gregory C. Allen, and anyone affiliated with the firm are not liable for any loss or damage of any kind arising from your use of the site or your reliance on its content.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms as the firm and the site evolve. Material changes will be flagged on this page with a revised “Last updated” date below. Continued use of the site after changes go live constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Contact

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Last updated: May 2026.