The American Edge Project (AEP), a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations, will premiere its latest ad, “Sarah,” during the first presidential debate on CNN this Thursday, June 27. AEP’s advertisement is one of eight spots that will run nationally during the debate. […]
Tech Companies Are The Backbone Of U.S. Cyber Defense
When I joined the U.S. Navy in 1995, warfare was dominated by physical battlegrounds and traditional combat tactics. Today, that landscape has shifted dramatically. The frontline of 21st-Century conflict lies in cyberspace. And that reality has massive implications for both our national and economic security. […]
With Technology, The U.S. Looks Up To No One
Around the world, countries face a crucial policy choice that could impact millions of consumers, the pace of innovation, and even the global geopolitical balance. One path follows the United States, which regulates with a light touch and has thus fostered the most dynamic economy in world history; the other follows Europe, whose heavy regulations have led to stagnation and decline. These choices will determine which countries, and which set of values, build the future. […]
Beyond Espionage: How China’s Malware Targets U.S. Civilian Infrastructure
We already knew that China employs a massive hacking effort to steal American trade secrets and sensitive data. Now, the U.S. military’s new cyber chief is warning of a new type of Chinese threat, one designed to implant sleeper malware inside of America’s critical infrastructure – and allowing them to activate it at a strategic moment of their choosing in order to disrupt critical systems and presumably seek to unleash chaos. This new threat could cause unprecedented disruptions to our daily lives, impacting millions of Americans. […]
First Principles for Ensuring American AI Leadership
The United States and China are locked in a high-stakes competition for global technological leadership. Central to this contest is artificial intelligence (AI), a domain not merely of public interest but of profound strategic importance. AI holds the potential to redefine national security paradigms, fuel economic engines, and propel the influence of democratic – or authoritarian – principles across the globe, depending on which country wins the tech race. […]
US-China tech race will determine values that shape the future
Over the past year, artificial intelligence has burst into the public consciousness, rapidly ascending from an obscure tech term to an integral part of our daily lives. It’s an exciting and fascinating rise that offers a glimpse of what is to come. […]
AEP Releases New Ad: “Game Changer”
The American Edge Project, a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, launched “Game Changer,” a new ad showcasing how American innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge technologies are empowering small businesses. […]
Why We Can’t Trust China With Tech Leadership
The global race for technological leadership isn’t just about processors and algorithms — it’s a high-stakes competition. At play is which fundamental values will shape the world for generations to come. And the outcome is far from certain. […]
New Study Reveals Risks From Rising Global Regulatory Overreach
In a high-stakes race for global tech leadership, America faces challenges from China’s rising tech ambitions and a regulatory landscape growing more restrictive by the day. This battle isn’t just about technology; it’s about geopolitical influence and economic power for decades to come. […]
AEP & PitchBook Unveil New Study Highlighting Threats To U.S. Tech Leadership
The American Edge Project (AEP), in collaboration with PitchBook, today released a new study, “American Innovation Under Siege: Venture Capital Data Reveal Risks From Rising Global Regulatory Overreach.” The report examines the critical role of venture capital (VC) in propelling U.S. innovation and economic growth, while highlighting the mounting challenges posed by China’s aggressive technological ambitions and the spread of restrictive regulatory frameworks in the United States and Europe. […]