While American lawmakers debate new limits on artificial intelligence (AI) and the data centers that power it, something very real is happening in communities across this country: The AI boom is creating local jobs. […]
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China Is Coming for America’s AI Edge: Here’s How We Fight Back
When President Trump takes the podium for tonight’s State of the Union Address, America’s lead over China in artificial intelligence (AI) will be thinner than most people realize. The two nations are locked in a fierce competition for global AI leadership, and the winner will shape the world’s economy, security, and digital future for decades to come. […]
AI Is Creating Millions of High-Paying Jobs—No College Degree Required
America’s artificial intelligence (AI) surge is creating millions of high-paying jobs that don’t require a college degree – from plumbers, electricians, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals, and energy workers to the skilled trades that build and maintain critical infrastructure. […]
Voters Focused on Winning the AI Race, Not Regulating It
In Washington and in the media, there’s a growing narrative that voters are clamoring for tougher regulation of technology and artificial intelligence (AI). That narrative is false – and the data is clear. As the 2026 midterms approach, Americans are focused on the same fundamentals they always are: lowering the cost of living, strengthening jobs and wages, and protecting the country’s economic and national security. […]
What’s Really Driving Higher Electricity Prices? It’s Not AI, a New Study Finds
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. […]
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. […]
Celebrating 40 Years of Empowering Asian-American Entrepreneurs
Earlier this week, the American Edge Project (AEP) was honored to attend the 40th anniversary celebration of the CelebASIAN conference hosted by the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC). […]
Two-Week Snapshot Shows China’s Tech Triumphs vs. America’s Regulatory Roadblocks
The United States and China are in a fierce race for global technology leadership. Because the stakes are so high – the victor gets a decades-long advantage in security, prosperity, and global influence – the public sector must work hand in glove with private innovators to push through barriers to success. […]
Tech Innovation Will Fuel America’s Golden Age
By Doug Kelly, CEO of American Edge In his address to the joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump emphasized America’s future strength, security, and prosperity. Achieving that future depends on America winning the global tech race against China — and that requires urgent action by the administration and Congress to accelerate innovation. America’s unmatched […]