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As every sector of the global economy and nearly every facet of modern society undergo digital transformation, ITIF advocates for policies that spur not just the development of IT innovations, but more importantly their adoption and use throughout the economy. In the area of artificial intelligence, ITIF studies issues related to competitiveness, governance, ethics, development, and adoption.
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Picking the Right Policy Solutions for AI Concerns
Some concerns are legitimate, but others are not. Some require immediate regulatory responses, but many do not. And a few require regulations addressing AI specifically, but most do not.
Ten Principles for Regulation That Does Not Harm AI Innovation
Concerns about artificial intelligence have prompted policymakers to propose a variety of laws and regulations to create “responsible AI.” Unfortunately, many proposals would likely harm AI innovation because few have considered what “responsible regulation of AI” entails.
US AI Policy Report Card
The 117th Congress was the most AI-focused congressional session in history with 130 AI bills proposed, so it is a good moment to take stock of U.S. AI policy accomplishments to date and identify areas where there is room for continued progress.
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September 25, 2024|Blogs
Draghi’s Competitiveness Report Shows Why the EU Needs a Pro-Innovation Approach Towards AI
The EU should adopt a more flexible, innovation-driven approach to AI regulation to boost global competitiveness, according to the European Competitiveness Report by Mario Draghi.
September 24, 2024|Blogs, Blogs
Europe Should Tap Switzerland to Unlock LLM Innovation in the Continent
As the United States commands the field with English-language large language models (LLMs) and China climbs the ranks to secure the lead in models for Chinese-language tasks, Europe is barely in the game when it comes to mastering models for its own languages.
September 23, 2024|Blogs
Fact of the Week: Over 13 Percent of Firms That Use Artificial Intelligence Have Expanded Their Workforce
Data from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics shows that 13.7 percent of firms who use artificial intelligence experienced an increase in total employment.
September 20, 2024|Podcasts
Podcast: Agree to Disagree: Are We Living in an Age of Techno-Pessimism? With Rob Atkinson and David Moschella
Rob Atkinson and David Moschella appeared on the Technically Human Podcast with host Deb Doing to discuss their book Technology Fears and Scapegoats.
September 18, 2024|Podcasts
Podcast: Busting Technology Myths: AI, Jobs, Politics, and Privacy, With Rob Atkinson
Rob Atkinson appeared on TechSurge: The Deep Tech Podcast to discuss whether AI will take away people's jobs, technology is eroding privacy, and the pace of technology advancement too fast.
September 18, 2024|Blogs
Why Watermarking Text Fails to Stop Misinformation and Plagiarism
The rise of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, has transformed text creation but also raises concerns about misuse, including plagiarism and misinformation. While some propose watermarking to label AI-generated content, this approach is technically flawed and ineffective, failing to address the root causes of these issues; instead, more comprehensive strategies are needed to combat misinformation and promote academic integrity.
September 17, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Submission to the Multi-stakeholder Consultation ‘Future-Proof AI Act: Trustworthy General-Purpose AI’
The AIA came into law on 12th July 2024, triggering several actions by the AIO to ensure streamlined compliance with the new rules. The Center for Data Innovation puts forward six key recommendations to support AI innovation and adoption within the new framework.
September 17, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on the AI Opportunities Action Plan
AI presents a wealth of opportunity for the UK, not only as an economy boosting mechanism, but also as a tool for improving the lives of UK citizens. AI adoption is key to the Action Plan, and the government should take actions that can simultaneously support AI sector growth and AI adoption.
September 16, 2024|Blogs
Fact of the Week: AI Rice Farming Technology in Nigeria Reduces Water Use by 30 Percent
A new irrigation technology incorporating AI sensors reduces water use by 30 percent and methane emissions by 47 percent compared to continuous irrigation methods.
September 11, 2024|Blogs
AI Adoption Is Key to the UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan
The UK's AI Opportunities Action Plan focuses on sector growth and adoption. The government should encourage lightweight models, invest in industry-academia partnerships, and establish sector centres to support AI uptake across industries.
