News Clips

Forbes wrote an article about the UK government ordering Apple to provide backdoor access to encrypted data of any user around the world, quoting Daniel Castro: "This is not about lawful access to data; it is about fundamentally weakening the technology that keeps internet users safe."

In an interview on India's News9 Live, Daniel Castro explained why DeepSeek's success is a wakeup call to policymakers: There is no time to waste if a country hopes to compete in artificial intelligence.

Reuters referenced ITIF in an article discussing China's efforts to keep pace in the global AI race, highlighting how China's significant investments in AI and semiconductor capabilities could eventually challenge the U.S.'s technological dominance, particularly in the manufacturing sector.

TechPolicy.Press referenced the Center for Data Innovation in an article about Michael Kratsios' nomination to lead the OSTP, emphasizing his role in advancing AI policy and ensuring U.S. leadership in emerging technologies.

Stateline quoted Ash Johnson from ITIF in an article about new state laws regulating social media, where Johnson expressed concerns that mandatory age verification could compromise privacy and make platforms more difficult to use for both minors and adults.

TechTarget quoted Rob Atkinson in an article about the influence of venture capitalists on U.S. government policies, where Atkinson discussed how big tech leaders are navigating the shifting political landscape, particularly concerning antitrust actions and federal content moderation policies.

Fierce Network quoted Joe Kane in an article about Brendan Carr’s appointment as FCC chief, where Kane discussed the implications of Carr’s leadership for broadband policy and the ongoing digital divide.

TechTarget quoted Ash Johnson in an article about the impact of the U.S. TikTok ban on small businesses, where Johnson noted that losing TikTok's reach would significantly harm smaller companies that rely on the platform to connect with audiences and customers.

China Daily quoted Daniel Castro in an article about the U.S. government's proposed export controls on AI chips, where Castro warned that pressuring other nations to choose between the U.S. and China could inadvertently strengthen China's position in the global AI ecosystem.

Tech Policy Press quoted Daniel Castro in an article about the U.S. Supreme Court’s TikTok ruling, where he emphasized that focusing solely on TikTok misses the broader issue of one-sided digital market access, particularly concerning Chinese-owned apps.