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. […]
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 […]
At the Paris AI Summit, Vice President JD Vance pledged “This administration will ensure that American [artificial intelligence] AI technology continues to be the gold standard worldwide, and we are the partner of choice for other foreign countries and certainly businesses as they expand their own use of AI.” […]
With the global AI market projected to reach $15.7 trillion by 2030, the nation that leads in AI will not just dominate the economy but also set the tone for global security and values. Today, the American Edge Project released a detailed new issue brief that underscores how America’s AI leadership has been fueled by a dynamic, competitive private sector. But now, facing fierce competition from China and growing regulatory challenges at home and abroad, the time to act is now. That requires forward-thinking policymaking that will help accelerate innovation and counter China’s tech ambitions. […]
Doug Kelly, CEO of American Edge Project In Silicon Valley’s hyper-competitive marketplace, tech giants wage daily battles for talent, market share, and innovation supremacy. Yet when America’s national security hangs in the balance, these same companies demonstrate an extraordinary willingness to unite in defense of our democratic values and technological global leadership. This week’s announcement […]
In a recent 60 Minutes interview, journalist Lesley Stahl asked Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan several insightful questions about mergers. In particular, Ms. Stahl inquired as to their beneficial effects: “What about the argument that when companies merge prices often come down, because of efficiencies, scale?” Ms. Stahl also noted that courts have rejected the FTC’s aggressive antimerger theories and that “start-up founders complain that [Chair Khan] is spooking investors so much, she’s actually stifling innovation.” […]
Just as America led the world in space exploration, the internet, and advanced computing, we now can lead in global energy innovation – and artificial intelligence (AI) is central to this goal. But to seize this pivotal moment, U.S. policymakers must act decisively now, embracing and investing in AI-driven solutions to secure America’s leadership in global energy innovation. […]
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. […]
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? […]
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. […]