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"Many women and elders say prohibition has improved household finances, children's education, and nutrition. But it is undeniable that illegal trade continues," he said.

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States that legislate through prohibition and political signaling risk higher costs, slower growth, and eroded credibility.

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So went the prohibition on artificial intelligence in Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel “Dune,” and what was then a datum of fictional world-building is now a real and pressing concern.

He was placed under judicial supervision, with a ban on contacting witnesses in the case and a prohibition on leaving the country.

But outright prohibition bans could bring another host of issues including whether local enforcement of the ban will even happen, and the possibility that a black market for the products may arise, he said.

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