News Clips

Government Technology noted ITIF’s letter to the USF Working Group regarding the future of the Universal Service Fund, which argues that universal broadband deployment is now a reality, but adoption and affordability remain barriers to universal service.

Nextgov/FCW quoted Ayesha Bhatti, head of digital policy for the UK and EU, in coverage of President Trump’s visit to the UK, where leaders aim to formally sign an expansive technology partnership: “From the UK's perspective, it gets a huge amount of investment to boost its own AI ecosystem, and really it's a massive vote of confidence for that ecosystem and the potential that it has.”

The Register quoted Ayesha Bhatti, head of digital policy for the UK and EU, who argued for the benefits of cooperation on AI while President Trump was visiting the UK: “Leadership in this technology among allies is not a zero-sum contest.”

Politico Playbook covered the news that Daniel Castro will take over as ITIF’s president in May 2026, succeeding Robert D. Atkinson who will retire at the end of April after two decades at the helm.

Communications Daily covered ITIF’s report on the Universal Service Fund, which argues that Congress should reform and refocus the program by reducing its overall size and funding it with general revenue.

Broadband Breakfast noted ITIF's letter to the USF Working Group arguing that appropriations should be used to fund the Universal Service Fund.

WebProNews featured a report by the Center for Korean Innovation and Competitiveness arguing that South Korea’s outdated “positive regulation” is hindering progress in AI and mobility tech, allowing rivals like China to gain ground.

The New York Times quoted Rob Atkinson in coverage of the challenges facing companies trying to navigate erratic tariff and trade moves from the administration.

Just Style featured an ITIF report urging US policymakers to implement a unified strategy to eliminate counterfeit products on Chinese e-commerce sites.

Reason quoted Stephen Ezell on the impact of using march-in rights within the Bayh-Dole Act.