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. […]
The digital crossroads: US leadership at stake in the global trade arena
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. […]
Blindly Following the EU Will Undercut U.S. Innovation
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. […]
Celebrating Black History Month: Empowering Black-Owned Businesses And Entrepreneurs Through Technology And Innovation
As we honor and celebrate Black History Month, we must reflect not only on the past struggles and triumphs of the Black community but also on current opportunities and challenges, especially in entrepreneurship. […]
AEP Releases New Ad: “Taylor”
The American Edge Project, a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, today launched “Taylor”, a new ad highlighting the critical role of American technology in empowering small businesses. […]
A Tale of Two Continents: Lessons from Europe’s 5G Shortfalls
Europe’s dreams of global 5G leadership have been sabotaged by its own rigid regulatory regime. […]
Same Day Cyber Showdown: U.S. Halts Chinese Hackers as Warnings Echo in Congress
On the very same day a Congressional hearing detailed the “real-world harm” Chinese hackers planned for America, U.S. law enforcement officials thwarted a massive Chinese hacking campaign targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. […]
How the US could surrender the battle for a free internet
For decades, the government has championed the free flow of information across borders, a principle anchored in America’s commitment to liberty and the First Amendment. This stance has been a cornerstone of foreign policy, supported across political ideologies and technologies ranging from word processing to artificial intelligence. […]
American Edge Project Releases 2024 Toolkit To Advance And Promote American Innovation
As the second session of the 118th session of Congress gets under way, the American Edge Project (AEP), a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, today released a new toolkit outlining the urgent need to advance American innovation in the face of rising competitive threats. […]
Will Short-Sighted Regulators Hand America’s Tech Title Over to China?
As China makes rapid gains in artificial intelligence (AI) and begins wiring the world to easily adapt its version of AI, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are in deep discussions on which agency should take the lead in investigating U.S. AI companies for alleged anticompetitive activities, according to a new report from POLITICO. […]