Eighty years ago, New Mexico played a pivotal role in helping America win a global technology race against an authoritarian power. By developing the atomic bomb, New Mexico helped shift the course of World War II and ensure our security prosperity and the advancement of American values. […]
From Ellsworth Air Force Base to its growing community of entrepreneurs and tech-savvy farmers, South Dakota knows that security, prosperity and innovation go hand in hand. But as the world races to harness artificial intelligence (AI), the next great battle for freedom and economic leadership is already underway – and it’s one American can’t afford to lose to China. […]
A trade war that’s been overlooked, but has been quietly underway the past several years, is Europe’s digital trade war against American innovators – and it’s growing larger and more destructive daily. The European Union (EU) has imposed billions in fines, compliance costs, and sweeping new rules against America’s most innovative tech companies while barely touching Chinese or European firms. These “digital tariffs” aim to boost Europe’s tech sector at America’s expense but instead weaken both sides of the Atlantic, to China’s benefit. […]
For the past 80 years, America has led the world in innovation, driving global progress through our technology, talent and values. But the latest “Annual Threat Assessment” report by the U.S. intelligence community finds that China is now our top strategic competitor and technology is a central battleground. […]
Businesses need legal and regulatory certainty to invest and innovate. Across the economy, legal predictability allows companies to allocate risk, to invest resources for the long term, and, with luck, one day to reap the rewards of successful new products. […]
Europe stands at a crossroads. For more than a decade, the continent’s economy has stagnated while those of the United States and China surge ahead, especially in key emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. […]
Imagine waking up to a world where entire chapters of history have quietly disappeared and key facts about important news are simply nowhere to be found. […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global landscape, America must seize the moment to lead AI’s development and deployment worldwide. By doing so, we can reinforce our alliances, secure our leadership in the technologies that will drive the 21st Century, and protect our national interests. To achieve this, we must leverage digital diplomacy, strengthen partnerships with the private sector, and deepen cooperation with our allies—all while countering the growing threats from China and Russia, who are working tirelessly to outpace us in AI and other critical technologies. […]
Free Speech Week presents a vital opportunity to remind ourselves that our freedom to express ideas doesn’t only live on the printed page or in the public square — it thrives in the digital space, from blogs to social media posts and encrypted messages to the technological advancements of the future. But in an era where countries like China, Russia and Iran are actively undermining a free and open internet, the battle for free speech has never been more urgent. […]
As Cybersecurity Month kicks off, the headlines tell a sobering story: a relentless wave of cyberattacks targeting everything from our power grids to personal data—many orchestrated by hostile adversaries like China. With our critical infrastructure and national security at risk, there’s no time to waste. The key to defending against these threats lies in strengthening America’s tech sector—our first line of defense in the digital battlefield. […]