IT and Data

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. Focus areas include:

Accessibility:

How to improve people’s access to technology—and how technology can improve access to jobs, education, and the public square, particularly for those with disabilities.

Artificial Intelligence:

Issues related to AI, including competitiveness, governance, ethics, development, and adoption.

AR/VR:

How immersive technologies can transform the ways people communicate, work, and learn.

Cybersecurity:

How governments and the private sector can improve the security and resiliency of computers and networks.

Data Innovation:

Issues and trends affecting big data, open data, data analytics, and the Internet of Things.

Digital Government:

How information technology (IT) can improve delivery of public services.

Health IT:

Use of IT to drive health care innovation, lower costs, and improve the quality of care.

Internet:

Issues related to taxation, e-commerce, digital copyright, global Internet governance, and digital currencies.

Privacy:

Protecting people’s privacy and safeguarding personal information without stifling the innovation and commerce needed to drive a robust Internet ecosystem.

Public Safety:

How technological advances in areas such as data analytics and high-quality video can enhance national security and emergency response to promote public safety.

Transportation:

How IT can transform not just our vehicles but our entire transportation infrastructure.