The rapid ascent of China poses profound economic and national security challenges for the West in the 21st century. However, overzealous regulation of American technology firms by European allies, as exemplified by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, threatens to undermine U.S. technological leadership and cede advantage to Beijing’s burgeoning tech sector. […]
Imagine a world where every click, every search and every text is monitored and censored by a repressive government. Where global technology standards are not set by democratic governments, but by authoritarian regimes that prioritize repression and control over freedom. […]
The emergence of automobiles stirred uncertainty and fear so great that the United Kingdom enacted the “Red Flag Act” of 1865. The law restricted auto speeds to 2 miles per hour and required a pedestrian to walk at least 60 paces ahead of an auto, waiving a red flag. […]
For more than eight decades, the United States has stood alone as the wealthiest, most innovative, and most economically prosperous nation in the world. Our preeminence has ushered in an era of unprecedented abundance and unparalleled opportunities for the American people and billions across the globe. […]
The United States has led the world for 30 years in advocating for and advancing a free and open internet. This vision, deeply rooted in American values, has radically democratized information, given a voice to billions, spurred opportunity and entrepreneurship on a global scale, and made education and learning more accessible than at any time in history. America’s version of the internet is a powerful force for good. […]
It is imperative for lawmakers to focus on enacting policies that promote innovation and ensure our brightest minds in the public and private sectors have the runway they need to pioneer the cutting-edge breakthroughs of tomorrow. […]
At a time when our country seems more divided than ever, we must unite on the issues that are critical to our nation’s future and security. One of those issues is technology. Technology is more than just another sector of the economy, it is the backbone of our national security, economy and our core values. Effective deterrence, and winning the next fight if deterrence fails, will depend in large part on whether we maintain our technological edge. […]
Sadly, for all the progress we’ve made over the last two years, many Americans are still suffering. The continued economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is being compounded by 40-year high inflation rates, skyrocketing gas and grocery prices, and a nationwide baby formula shortage. Communities from coast to coast, rural to urban, and everywhere in between have been put to the test.
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The history of America is a history of innovation. The people invented many of the tools that are staples of our households. From transportation to the internet, people in the United States have been at the forefront of technological change. […]
Amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, the world has witnessed the unparalleled role that U.S. technology plays in advancing the democratic values of freedom, transparency and openness across the globe. […]