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. […]
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. […]
The American Edge Project, a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, launched “James,” a new ad highlighting the vital role of American technology in empowering small businesses. […]
Earlier this month, China’s President Xi Jinping declared his nation’s intent to dominate key technologies. This raises a critical question: will Western governments hinder their own innovation with excessive regulations, or will they empower private companies to compete and win against China? […]
A new survey released today by the American Edge Project (AEP) reveals that U.S. voters in key battleground states prioritize strengthening national security, improving the economy, and managing the cost of living over regulating the U.S. tech sector. […]
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. […]