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
The U.S. Approach to Quantum Policy
In the nearly 25 years since NSF held the U.S. government’s first workshop on the topic, it has become increasingly apparent that quantum information science has the potential to drive major advances in computing power, secure communication, and scientific discovery. So, the government has rightly recognized it needs to play an active role in ensuring the nation remains competitive in this critical field.
Events
April 24, 2024
Harnessing AI for Carbon Neutrality
Join the Center for Data Innovation 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?
Join ITIF's Center for Data Innovation 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.
August 17, 2023
How Can Policymakers Support the Adoption of Drones for Package Deliveries?
Watch ITIF's Center for Data Innovation's webinar discussing the challenges inhibiting drone use in package delivery, where the drone tech and regulations affecting the tech are heading, and how policymakers can support safe drone operations.
June 21, 2023
How Will AI Impact Digital Service Workers in the Global South?
Watch the ITIF Center for Data Innovation event for a discussion about AI, jobs, and digital development in the Global South.
June 6, 2023
Does the US Need a New AI Regulator?
Watch the Center for Data Innovation and R Street's webinar where they discussed the potential costs and benefits of creating a new AI regulator in the United States, the extent to which regulators can address AI risks today, and what additional tools or resources might be necessary to hold companies accountable for their use of AI.
More From the Center
March 18, 2024|Blogs
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.
March 14, 2024|Blogs
UK Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan Recommits to Innovation But Her Ambition to Achieve Tech Superpower Status May Be Hindered By Her Own Party
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan's recommendations, while commendable, fail to consider the wider context in which UK innovation currently sits, calling into question the feasibility of her plans in one of the most politically charged times of Conservative Party leadership.
March 5, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to the House of Commons Public Bill Committee on the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill
The Center for Data Innovation submitted comments to the House of Commons Public Bill Committee on its Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill consultation.
March 4, 2024|Blogs
The EU’s AI Act Creates Regulatory Complexity for Open-Source AI
The EU's AI Act will significantly impact the development and use of open-source AI in the EU.
March 1, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to the ICO on Training Generative AI Models Using Web Scraped Data
The Center for Data Innovation submitted comments to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent body set up to uphold information rights, on its generative AI consultation.
February 27, 2024|Blogs
Florida’s E-commerce Legislation Would Conflict With the INFORM Act
State policymakers in Florida should not pass legislation that duplicates existing federal laws, like the INFORM Act, with confusing and potentially contradictory stipulations. To truly provide consumer protection around products from countries of concern, they should work with Congress to enact a tougher federal law.
February 23, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to Ofcom on Protecting People From Illegal Harms Online
The Center for Data Innovation submitted comments with Ofcom, the regulator of communications services in the UK, on its first major consultation on the Online Safety Act.