As electricity bills rise, Americans have heard a familiar refrain: artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers are to blame. From media headlines to the campaign trail, AI has become a convenient scapegoat. […]
On Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Let’s Beat China Through Innovation
Each October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us that some of the biggest threats America faces today can be mitigated through accelerating innovation that defends our values and strengthens our nation. This year, that reminder came with a chilling warning. […]
New Report: U.S. Must Strengthen M&A Strategy to Compete with China in AI
The American Edge Project (AEP), a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, today unveiled a new issue brief outlining the critical role mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play in strengthening America’s technological edge, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, semiconductors, and other advanced technologies. […]
Don’t Undercut America’s Military Power by Undermining Its AI
In the U.S. military and intelligence communities, we can’t cut corners. We must equip our highly trained people with the most advanced weapons and the most powerful technology available—because lives, missions, and the defense of freedom depend on it. So why would we shortchange our troops and analysts by undermining artificial intelligence (AI), the very technology that’s quickly becoming one of the most decisive capabilities in the 21st Century? […]
Trump’s AI Action Plan is a Step in the Right Direction
On July 23rd, President Trump released his administration’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan, a wide-ranging, whole-of-government approach to winning the AI race. As a lifelong Democrat and public servant, there are very few issue areas on which I agree with President Trump. But his plan for American AI leadership is a strong step in pursuing a goal that must transcend the wide partisan divide: ensuring the United States – and not our foreign adversaries – is who shapes the digital future. […]
The next 24 months in AI could shape the next 100 years
The next 24 months could shape the next 100 years. That’s how fast artificial intelligence is moving, according to the world’s top technologists. And right now, the U.S. and China are locked in a neck-and-neck race to develop the next frontier: AI systems that don’t just follow commands, but reason, plan, and improve themselves. […]
WTAS: President Trump’s AI Action Plan Is ‘A Giant Leap Forward,’ ‘America’s Modern-day Moonshot’
President Trump’s AI Action Plan is a giant leap forward in the race to secure American leadership in artificial intelligence. By prioritizing innovation, infrastructure, talent, and global reach, the plan confronts key barriers to American competitiveness, begins to fill long-standing gaps in our national strategy, and helps position the U.S. to beat China in this high-stakes tech race. […]
AEP Statement on President Trump’s AI Action Plan
The American Edge Project, a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations committed to strengthening American technology leadership, today released the following statement in response to President Trump’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan: […]
AEP Releases New Ad: Cutting Edge
The American Edge Project, a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations, today launched a new ad, ‘Cutting Edge,’ spotlighting the essential role American innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) play in securing the country’s national and economic security. […]
AEP Releases New Ad: Homebuilder
The American Edge Project, a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations, today launched a new ad, ‘Homebuilder,’ highlighting how small businesses are using artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and drive innovation. […]