WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Edge Project (AEP), a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address. “Tonight, President Biden covered a lot of ground, but missed the opportunity to highlight the serious threat posed by China as they mobilize national efforts to […]
We are in the midst of a generative artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, with this technology poised to add up to $4.4 trillion to the global economy annually, according to McKinsey. But the race to lead in AI is about more than economic gain; it’s about which country’s values will shape our future, influencing freedom and openness versus control and surveillance. […]
This is a serious escalation in China’s plan to become the global technology leader by 2040, and one that needs to be aggressively countered by Washington and Western policymakers. […]
Just a few months ago, the U.S. trade representative (USTR) sparked widespread concern—both at home and abroad—by unexpectedly stepping away from digital trade principles that have been the bedrock of American innovation and economic progress. Now, as the World Trade Organization (WTO) convenes for its upcoming session, the USTR has a critical opportunity to articulate America’s vision for the future of digital commerce. Failing to seize this moment would not only muddle the U.S.’s stance on a key global issue but also hand China an enduring strategic edge. This is more than a chance for clarification; it’s a crucial test of the U.S.’s ability to lead in the digital era. […]
In an unusual mission, American officials recently flew to Brussels to collaborate with foreign dignitaries at the “Antitrust, Regulation and the Next World Order” forum. Their goal was to devise strategies to undermine America’s leading tech companies through a coordinated regulatory plan that unfortunately will undermine our domestic engines of innovation. […]
As we honor and celebrate Black History Month, we must reflect not only on the past struggles and triumphs of the Black community but also on current opportunities and challenges, especially in entrepreneurship. […]
The American Edge Project, a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, today launched “Taylor”, a new ad highlighting the critical role of American technology in empowering small businesses. […]
Europe’s dreams of global 5G leadership have been sabotaged by its own rigid regulatory regime. […]
On the very same day a Congressional hearing detailed the “real-world harm” Chinese hackers planned for America, U.S. law enforcement officials thwarted a massive Chinese hacking campaign targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. […]
For decades, the government has championed the free flow of information across borders, a principle anchored in America’s commitment to liberty and the First Amendment. This stance has been a cornerstone of foreign policy, supported across political ideologies and technologies ranging from word processing to artificial intelligence. […]