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Setting the Policy Agenda on Innovation Issues

  • Alongside our in-depth policy reports, ITIF’s long-running Innovation Files blog serves as a forum where analysts provide quick takes, quips, and commentary on the latest in technology and innovation policy.
  • Other blogs from ITIF include In the Arena, Rob Atkinson’s notes on the battle of ideas, plus special series such as the Brussels Effect, examining how the EU exports its regulatory agenda; Defending Digital, examining spurious critiques of the tech industry; and Innovate4Health, covering the intersection between intellectual property and life sciences innovation.
  • ITIF analysts also frequently contribute op-eds and commentary pieces to leading publications around the world.

January 17, 2025|Blogs

It’s Time the US Speaks With One Voice on AI

The United States has seen fragmented efforts in AI regulation. Lacking coordination, these efforts failed to create a unified strategy, leaving the U.S. without a clear voice on AI.

January 16, 2025|Blogs

Disconnected Progress: The Hidden Price of Internet Restrictions in Pakistan

Pakistan's frequent Internet shutdowns, justified by the government as measures to address political unrest, have significantly harmed the nation's economy, with estimated losses ranging from $892 million to $1.6 billion in 2024. To preserve economic activity and social value, policymakers should explore alternative approaches to addressing security concerns without restricting Internet access.

January 16, 2025|Blogs

Meta Community Notes and Content Moderation in a Free Market

Meta announced on January 7, 2025 that it was ending its third-party fact-checking program on its social media platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and Threads—and moving to a “Community Notes” model, similar to X, in the United States.

January 15, 2025|Blogs

Beyond the Numbers: The Truth About US Business R&D Growth

The growth of business R&D spending from 2018 to 2022 was quite uneven, with nonmanufacturing industries’ growth rate far exceeding that of manufacturing industries. For the United States to successfully compete with China, most industries need to be strong in innovation, which requires robust R&D increases. Congress must pass pro-innovation tax reforms.

January 15, 2025|Blogs

The EU Has Been Taking Advantage of America’s Effort to Combat Chinese Economic Mercantilism

The EU over the last 7 years has cravenly ducked the industrial fight against China, attempting to expand its exports while America shoulders the costs. That cannot be allowed to continue as the new Trump administration ratchets up pressure against our common adversary.

January 14, 2025|Blogs

The Online Streaming Act Will Cost Canadians

Canadian consumers should not have to bear the costs of the Online Streaming Act. If the creation and promotion of Canadian content is a societal goal, then it should be funded by the government.

January 13, 2025|Blogs

Fact of the Week: H-1B Visa Workers Contribute to the Number of Issued Patents in the United States

A recent study found that the number of H-1B visa holders is highly correlated with the number of issued patents in a state.

January 13, 2025|Blogs

Streamlining Drug Approvals Without Compromising Safety

The FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation program underscores the benefits of targeted regulatory innovation. Its success offers valuable lessons for policymakers navigating the balance between speed and safety in approving life-saving therapies.

January 10, 2025|Blogs

Moonshot AI: Betting Big on Long-Context, Confronting the Challenges of Scale and Reliability

This post is part of our ongoing series on China’s AI unicorns. Moonshot AI, a Beijing-based startup, rose quickly in China's AI market with its flagship chatbot Kimi, known for processing 2 million characters and a consumer-focused approach.

January 9, 2025|Op-Eds & Contributed Articles

We Are in an Industrial War. China Is Starting to Win.

China’s primary goal is to damage the U.S. economy and become the world’s pre-eminent power. America must respond by expanding its competitiveness in key technologies and industries ranging from AI to aerospace.

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