Center for Data Innovation
ITIF’s Center for Data Innovation formulates and promotes pragmatic public policies designed to maximize the benefits of data-driven innovation in the public and private sectors. It educates policymakers and the public about the opportunities and challenges associated with data, as well as technology trends such as open data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. For more, get the Center’s weekly emails and visit datainnovation.org.
Featured Publications
How Experts in China and the United Kingdom View AI Risks and Collaboration
As AI continues to advance, the technology has created many opportunities and risks. Despite significant geopolitical differences, a series of interviews with AI experts in China and the United Kingdom reveals common AI safety priorities, shared understanding of the benefits and risks of open source AI, and agreement on the merits of closer collaboration—but also obstacles to closer partnerships.
Events
November 21, 2024
How Policymakers Should Navigate Tensions in Global AI Governance
Watch now for a timely discussion by The Center for Data Innovation and The Asia Group on how AI governance is unfolding globally, the key tensions shaping global regulations, and what these developments mean in the United States, the Indo-Pacific, and beyond.
May 21, 2024
Insights on US Public Opinion on AI
Watch now for a Capitol Hill event covering an in-depth survey by ITIF’s Center for Data Innovation and Public First about what of Americans thinks about AI, how these views have shifted over the past year, and the implications of these beliefs for businesses, policymakers, and society at large.
May 15, 2024
How Can Policymakers Address AI Voice-Cloning Scams?
Watch now for a panel discussion exploring how threats from AI voice cloning are likely to develop, what countermeasures exist, and actionable steps policymakers can take to address both national and international threats.
April 24, 2024
Harnessing AI for Carbon Neutrality
Watch now for a panel discussion to explore the current landscape of AI applications in transitioning to a greener economy, identify key areas ripe for further exploration, and discuss actionable policy measures to foster innovation and adoption.
April 16, 2024
How Can the UK Encourage the Uptake of AI in the Public Sector?
Watch now for a panel discussion exploring the hurdles impeding the widespread adoption of AI in the public sector and examining actionable steps to empower and facilitate the sector in harnessing the benefits of this cutting-edge technology.
Vice President and Director, Center for Data Innovation
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
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November 12, 2024|Blogs
For Trump, Delivering for Voters Means Delivering on AI
If President-elect Trump wants AI to be a meaningful part of his legacy, he’ll need to focus on delivering the promise of his 2019 initiative, which pledged “AI for the American people.” That will require a clear agenda to accelerate adoption, prioritize innovation, and ensure the diffusion of AI’s benefits across the entire country.
November 4, 2024|Blogs
California’s AI Transparency Law Is a Misstep Other States Should Avoid
California often sets the tone for national policy, but the recently passed AI Transparency Act (SB 942) is an example of what not to do.
October 29, 2024|Blogs
Latest FTC Warning About Algorithmic Pricing Runs Counter to Facts
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan is once again stoking unsubstantiated fears about algorithmic pricing—the practice of using algorithms to offer customers different prices based on dynamic market conditions—but this time, her examples are even more outlandish.
October 25, 2024|Blogs
National Security Reminds Policymakers What Is at Stake for the United States in the Global AI Race
On October 24, 2024, President Biden signed a National Security Memorandum governing the use of AI for national security. Overall, it demonstrates that the Biden administration takes the threat of the United States losing the global AI race seriously and recognizes the serious repercussions of falling behind for national security. It serves as a reminder to policymakers about what is at stake
October 18, 2024|Blogs
Audio Watermarking Won’t Solve the Real Dangers of AI Voice Manipulation
Audio watermarking won’t mitigate the risks associated with AI-generated voice cloning. The challenge isn’t only technical but also social—how people consume and trust media.
October 11, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to the Bureau of Industry and Security's Proposed Rule to Establish AI Reporting Requirements
To avoid disadvantaging and stifling open-source AI, BIS should consider adjustments of reporting for open-source models, allowing for the continued growth of innovation while ensuring the necessary security oversight.
October 10, 2024|Op-Eds & Contributed Articles
California Legislators Are Not Equipped to Rework Their AI Law
Legislators currently lack the necessary information about how harms from AI systems may materialize and evolve in the real world to design truly effective regulations.