Former Representatives Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) and Greg Walden (R-OR) published a new op-ed in The National Interest arguing that last week’s Trump-Xi summit should put artificial intelligence (AI) at the center of the U.S.-China debate. […]
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American Edge Project Releases 2026 Toolkit to Secure U.S. AI Leadership
As the United States and China compete for global artificial intelligence (AI) leadership, AEP’s new toolkit offers actionable guidance for Congress and federal agencies to solidify America’s competitive edge in the global technology race and ensure the United States reaps the value and benefits of AI. Highlighting critical national security, workforce, healthcare and education needs, this new resource makes it clear that AI is the future and America must lead. […]
AEP Releases New Ad: Cane Brew
The American Edge Project, a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations, today launched a new ad, ‘Cane Brew,’ highlighting how artificial intelligence (AI) is strengthening American manufacturing. […]
AEP Underscores Importance of American AI Leadership Ahead of State of the Union
The American Edge Project, a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, released the following statement underscoring the importance of American AI leadership ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address: […]
Poll: More than 9-in-10 Likely Midterm Voters Prioritize Economic Issues & Regulating Tech & AI Is Not a Top Priority
A new survey released today by the American Edge Project (AEP) reveals that nationwide likely voters are focused on key economic issues like lowering the cost of living, strengthening jobs and wages, and making health care more affordable. They do not consider regulating tech and AI as a top election priority, and are worried about China pulling ahead in the global tech and AI race. The survey underscores that candidates campaigning on tech and AI regulation are out-of-step with the electorate’s immediate concerns, putting their electoral prospects at risk. […]
American Edge Project and TECNA Launch Interactive “50-State AI Scorecard”
As federal and state lawmakers reconvene, the American Edge Project (AEP) and the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) today released its first annual 50-State AI Scorecard, an interactive online tool showing how America’s artificial intelligence (AI) surge is benefiting all 50 states – creating more than five million jobs and driving hundreds of billions in investment nationwide. […]
ICYMI: On Fox News, AEP CEO Calls for National AI Playbook
American Edge Project (AEP) CEO Doug Kelly joined Fox News to discuss the need for a national artificial intelligence (AI) playbook, amidst growing concern over China’s technological ambitions. […]
New Report: AI is Fueling Jobs, Investment, and Growth Across All 50 States
The American Edge Project (AEP) and the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) today released a major new report, America’s AI Surge: Powering Investment, Jobs, and Growth in Every State, providing one of the first comprehensive state-by-state analyses of how artificial intelligence (AI) is fueling America’s economy. […]
New Report Warns the U.S. Is Not Positioned for Long-Term AI Leadership Against China
The American Edge Project (AEP), a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, today released a new report warning that, despite an early lead in artificial intelligence (AI), the United States is not positioned for long-term AI leadership, and risks falling behind China in the technology that will define global power for decades. […]
New Report: U.S. Must Strengthen M&A Strategy to Compete with China in AI
The American Edge Project (AEP), a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, today unveiled a new issue brief outlining the critical role mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play in strengthening America’s technological edge, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, semiconductors, and other advanced technologies. […]