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March 26, 2024

Warner-Blackburn Bill to Maintain US Leadership in Technical Standards Is Well-Intentioned, But Needs Fixing and Funding

On February 29, 2024, Senators Warner and Blackburn introduced the “Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2024.” The bill is well-intentioned, but it needs key changes if it’s to be effective in helping the United States retain its leading role in setting technical standards for CETs.

March 25, 2024

Letter to Federal Communications Commission Regarding Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet

The Federal Communications Commission’s proposal proceeding to reclassify broadband Internet access service as a Title II common carrier service endangers the success of the U.S. broadband ecosystem and the long-term benefits of connectivity to all Americans.

March 25, 2024

No, Market Leaders Are Not Driving Declines in Innovation and Economic Dynamism

A report by the Economic Innovation Group (EIG) concludes that declining knowledge diffusion is the underlying cause of declining business dynamism. However, its theoretical model is based on flawed assumptions, while its mathematical model has methodological issues.

March 25, 2024

Fact of the Week: Manufacturing Firms That Adopt Robots Export More Often Than Non-Adopters

A recent working paper found that not only are manufacturers that adopt robots more likely than non-adopters to export, they also export to more regions.

March 25, 2024

What’s Next After the Two Sessions for AI in China

A look at the proposals put forth during China's major annual political convening give hints as to what the government may focus on in the year ahead, which includes AI model development, data sharing, skills development, and safety.

March 22, 2024

US v. Google: Why Behavioral Economics Fails to Capture the Realities of Competition

The DOJ's recent antitrust lawsuit against Google has brought renewed attention to the role of behavioral economics in antitrust law.

March 22, 2024

Still Buffering: Why Canada’s Online Streaming Act Isn't a Blockbuster Hit

Instead of promoting and supporting Canadian content, the Online Streaming Act passes costs on to consumers. The government needs to modernize the way it thinks about supporting Canadian content and leverage instead of fight technological innovation.

March 21, 2024

US Policymakers Should Reject “Kill Switches” for AI

The proposed “kill switches” for AI potentially inflict considerable costs on U.S. chipmakers—thereby making their products less competitive and raising computing costs globally. But it would also raise concerns for both domestic and foreign users that the U.S. government could unilaterally shut down their computing clusters. U.S. policymakers should soundly reject these proposals.

March 19, 2024

Biotech Matters: Innovation in Agricultural Biotechnology

As L. Val Giddings writes for the Center for a New American Security, thanks to technological advances and sound policies, the United States quickly emerged as the global leader in agricultural biotechnology innovation.

March 18, 2024

China’s Annual Parliamentary Meeting Shows National Commitment to Advancing AI

Unlike the United States or the European Union, the primary focus among stakeholders in China was how to ensure China does not fall behind in the development or adoption of this emerging technology.

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