WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the 118th session of Congress convenes, the American Edge Project (AEP), a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations, today released a new toolkit outlining the importance of supporting and strengthening American technological innovation and why lawmakers must look to smart policy solutions that strengthen America’s ability to compete on the global […]
New Defense Bill Will Help Accelerate U.S. Innovation. Will Congress Undercut It?
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) pending before Congress contains several key technology-related provisions that will help both strengthen our national security and accelerate America’s innovation capabilities. […]
Who Will Build the Future – Autocracies or Democracies?
Authoritarian governments have long cited their so-called efficiency and ability to mobilize resources as reasons their system of government is superior. But recent massive public protests in China, Iran, and Russia are providing a sharp contrast between autocratic and democratic forms of government, […]
America’s Tech Companies Power Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday
The Superbowl of holiday shopping kicks off this week, featuring two annual traditions that America’s technology companies are helping turbocharge to even greater success. […]
AEP Releases New Ad: “Brynn”
The American Edge Project, a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations, today launched a new ad highlighting the beneficial role technology plays in Americans’ daily lives. […]
Deja Vu All Over Again: Will the West Short-Sightedly Surrender U.S. Tech Leadership to China?
The United States and its Western allies are in a high stakes battle for global technology leadership against determined authoritarian competitors. To ensure we win this race, Western policymakers need to aggressively stand up for U.S. technology and Western innovation while reducing our dependence on Chinese-owned technology. […]
Post-Election Memo: Inflation, Abortion Rank as Top Priorities; Tech Legislation Not On Voters’ Radar
This week, voters across the nation cast their ballots with inflation, a looming recession, abortion, and rising crime at the top of their minds. […]
A Cautionary Tale For U.S. Policymakers
By: Doug Kelly As Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) takes effect this week, U.S. policymakers should watch closely. At a time when techno-autocracies are fighting to take the lead in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and 5/6G, it is more important than ever that the United States and our allies maintain our technological […]
U.S. Private Sector Tech Companies Critical to Defending America from Cyberattacks
Each October, National Cybersecurity Month serves as a critical reminder about the growing persistence and sophistication of cyber threats to every aspect of American society. In the first half of 2022, there were more than 817 reported data breaches in the United States alone. Unfortunately, cyberattacks are only expected to increase, with global costs from cybercrime expected to hit $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month marks a time to celebrate the importance of Hispanic American culture and its countless contributions to the fabric of our society, economy, and history. […]