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. […]
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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 […]
The American Playbook to Win the AI Race With China
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.” […]
Policymakers Must Maintain America’s AI Edge – Here’s How
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. […]
American Tech Companies’ United Front Against Digital Authoritarianism
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 […]
What the FTC Misses About the Value of Mergers
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.” […]