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. […]
America and China are locked in an intense competition for global technology leadership. The stakes are high, as the victor will gain a long-term advantage in national security, economic growth, and global influence through the advancement of their values. To prevail, America’s elected officials, policymakers, regulators, and private sector must act in a coordinated, united fashion to maintain U.S. technological supremacy, especially in emerging technologies that will be crucial to our security and prosperity. […]
The American Edge Project, a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, today launched a new ad highlighting the critical role American technology plays in driving U.S. economic growth, transforming the agricultural industry, and supporting the livelihoods of families and businesses across the nation. […]
In the realm of international diplomacy, where brief moments can lead to lasting consequences, U.S. leaders must remain steadfast in their commitment to winning the race for global tech domination. […]
As the global economy grows increasingly digital, official U.S. trade policy is apparently reverting to analog. In a confounding decision at the recent World Trade Organization (WTO) talks, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) withdrew key trade provisions that would establish ground rules for important twenty-first-century issues, such as cross-border data flows, data localization, and source code transfers. […]
By Doug Kelly, CEO of American Edge Project A chilling new report has unraveled a dramatic escalation of China’s cyber aggression against America. Beijing is now actively targeting critical U.S. infrastructure for major disruptions, aiming to infiltrate and cripple key military controls, power grids, water systems, energy pipelines, and communication networks. This concerted effort by […]
A new report released today by the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) examines the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) policies under Chair Lina Khan and the negative impact these policies will have on U.S. innovation during a time of heightened competition for technological leadership with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). […]
As Small Business Saturday approaches (November 25, 2023), American Edge applauds our country’s 33.3 million small businesses for their significant contributions to our country, to our communities, and to our combined prosperity. […]
An unprecedented summit of intelligence chiefs from five nations warned that China’s espionage efforts are increasingly focused on Silicon Valley tech companies rather than the U.S. government. […]
In a bewildering act of self-sabotage, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently walked away from digital trade proposals that are pivotal to safeguarding America’s global technology leadership position. By withdrawing these proposals from the negotiations table at the World Trade Organization (WTO), the USTR has not only undercut America’s global tech prospects, but also strengthened China’s position in the race for tech dominance. […]