By Doug Kelly, CEO of American Edge Project America stands at a pivotal moment. For decades, our leadership in innovation has fueled economic growth, safeguarded national security, and reinforced American values. But today, that leadership is under direct threat. China and other authoritarian powers are rushing to dominate in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and […]
AEP Releases New Ad: “America Must Win”
The American Edge Project, a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, today launched a new ad, “America Must Win,” emphasizing the critical importance of American leadership in artificial intelligence development and the economic consequences of falling behind global competitors. […]
AEP Releases New Ad Campaign Highlighting American Manufacturing and AI Innovation
The American Edge Project, a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, today launched a new ad campaign featuring a veteran-owned manufacturing business. The two ad spots highlight the critical role American technology and artificial intelligence (AI) play in strengthening domestic manufacturing, fostering economic growth, and maintaining America’s competitive edge against China. […]
New Research: Securing America’s Tech Edge Against Rising Authoritarianism
The American Edge Project (AEP), in partnership with the Lexington Institute, today unveiled a new study titled, “Race For The Future: Securing America’s Innovation Edge Against Authoritarian Threats.” This comprehensive report details the significant threats to U.S. technological leadership posed by China’s aggressive advancement in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and other critical emerging technologies. […]
Overregulation is undermining Europe in the global tech race and empowering China
Europe stands at a crossroads. For more than a decade, the continent’s economy has stagnated while those of the United States and China surge ahead, especially in key emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. […]
China could literally rewrite history using AI — and control the future
Imagine waking up to a world where entire chapters of history have quietly disappeared and key facts about important news are simply nowhere to be found. […]
Tech Innovation Will Fuel America’s Golden Age
By Doug Kelly, CEO of American Edge In his address to the joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump emphasized America’s future strength, security, and prosperity. Achieving that future depends on America winning the global tech race against China — and that requires urgent action by the administration and Congress to accelerate innovation. America’s unmatched […]
As AI Advances, U.S. Must Choose the Path of Regulation or Innovation
As the rise of powerful Chinese AI models, such as DeepSeek’s r1and Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5, have laid bare, U.S. policymakers must choose a pathway for artificial intelligence (AI). One path, littered with regulations and roadblocks, treats AI as a threat to manage rather than an opportunity to nourish. Down the other path, policymakers and the private sector partner together to promote innovation and maintain our global technological leadership. […]
AEP Releases Policy Checklist to Strengthen American Innovation and Counter Foreign Tech Threats
The American Edge Project (AEP), a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, today released a comprehensive policy checklist aimed at securing America’s competitive edge in the global technology race. Titled “Accelerate American Tech Innovation & Win the Tech Race with China,” the policy checklist outlines key legislative and regulatory priorities needed to strengthen U.S. national security, foster economic growth, and promote American innovation and ingenuity. […]
American Edge Project Releases 2025 Toolkit to Strengthen American Innovation
As the 119th Congress convenes and the new administration takes shape, the American Edge Project, a coalition of domestic organizations dedicated to protecting and promoting American technological leadership, today released its 2025 Toolkit. […]