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As every sector of the global economy and nearly every facet of modern society undergo digital transformation, ITIF advocates for policies that spur not just the development of IT innovations, but more importantly their adoption and use throughout the economy. 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.
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Picking the Right Policy Solutions for AI Concerns
Some concerns are legitimate, but others are not. Some require immediate regulatory responses, but many do not. And a few require regulations addressing AI specifically, but most do not.
Exploring Data-Sharing Models to Maximize Benefits From Data
Data-driven innovation has the potential to be a massive force for progress. Data sharing enables organizations to increase the utility and value of the data they control and gain access to additional data controlled by others.
Overcoming Barriers to Data Sharing in the United States
Without policy change, the United States will continue trending toward data siloes—an inefficient world in which data is isolated, and its benefits are restricted.
Digital Equity 2.0: How to Close the Data Divide
Unlike the digital divide, many ignore the data divide or argue that the way to close it is to collect vastly less data. But without substantial efforts to increase data representation and access, certain individuals and communities will be left behind in an increasingly data-driven world.
More Publications and Events
November 21, 2024|Presentations
From Data Policy to Practice: Bridging the Gap
Daniel Castro speaks at a webinar on the national and international policies shaping data management and use hosted by EMPOWER, a research programme sponsored by Science Foundation Ireland.
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 10, 2024|Presentations
Utilizing Technological Innovation to Enhance Intel IT
Daniel Castro moderates a panel about IT modernization in the defense and intelligence communities at the 8th Annual Intel IT Modernization Summit hosted by the Defense Strategies Institute.
October 4, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to the Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources on Proposed Mandatory Guardrails for AI
Instead of focusing on imposing AI-specific guardrails, Australia’s regulatory framework should prioritize mechanisms for accountability, transparency, and traceability in decision-making processes, particularly within the public sector.
October 2, 2024|Blogs
The United States Should Seize Global AI Stage in California to Shift Gears to Post-Deployment Safety
Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of California’s AI safety bill (SB 1047) was a sensible move, but a deeper issue remains unresolved. A fundamental flaw of the bill lies in its approach to AI safety: it attempts to identify risky systems based solely on assessments made before deployment.
September 25, 2024|Blogs
Draghi’s Competitiveness Report Shows Why the EU Needs a Pro-Innovation Approach Towards AI
The EU should adopt a more flexible, innovation-driven approach to AI regulation to boost global competitiveness, according to the European Competitiveness Report by Mario Draghi.
