Data Innovation

Why the United States Needs to Support Near-Term Quantum Computing Applications
As other nations rapidly scale up their investments to develop and use quantum computing, U.S. policymakers should ensure the United States remains a leader. Investing in near-term applications would bolster the development of longer-term use cases, thereby helping to cement U.S. economic competitiveness and protect national security.
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For a menu of actionable ideas for policymakers related to data innovation, see ITIF’s “Tech Policy To-Do List.”

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May 10, 2021
Fact of the Week: Firms With More Than 1,000 Employees Are 10 Times More Like to Use AI Than Firms With 5 to 10 Employees
The costs and complexities of AI suggest that it is easier and more economical for larger firms to use.
April 27, 2021
Why the United States Needs to Support Near-Term Quantum Computing Applications
As other nations rapidly scale up their investments to develop and use quantum computing, U.S. policymakers should ensure the United States remains a leader. Investing in near-term applications would bolster the development of longer-term use cases, thereby helping to cement U.S. economic competitiveness and protect national security.
April 20, 2021
Will Productivity and Growth Return After the COVID-19 Crisis?
ITIF hosted an expert panel discussion to explore the economic, health, and social effects that may persist post-COVID.
April 1, 2021
Three Ways Biden Can Use Open Data to Deliver on His Ambitious Agenda
To advance the president’s ambitious agenda, the administration should develop and share U.S. genome data, require law enforcement agencies to share data, and create a publicly available national evictions database.
March 25, 2021
How to Build Back Better the Transatlantic Data Relationship
Transatlantic data flows are essential to organizations of all sizes and industries—not just large technology firms. The EU and United States must establish clear, consistent legal mechanisms for data transfers so both sides can thrive in an increasingly digital global economy.
March 22, 2021
Podcast: The Hype, the Hope, and the Practical Realities of Artificial Intelligence, With Pedro Domingos
The truth is AI isn’t nearly as advanced as most people imagine. Rob and Jackie separate fact from fiction and discuss the policy path forward with Pedro Domingos, emeritus professor of computer science at the University of Washington.
March 18, 2021
How Can the EU’s Digital Markets Act Unlock the Power of Data?
ITIF's Center for Data Innovation hosted a discussion about what the digital sector needs to unlock the power of data while spurring competition and innovation.
March 17, 2021
Using Data to Fight Counterfeiting in E-commerce
ITIF's Center for Data Innovation hosted a video webinar to discuss the role of data and AI to counter the growing threat from global counterfeiting networks.
March 3, 2021
How Data-Sharing Partnerships Can Thwart Counterfeits on Online Marketplaces
While brand sellers, online marketplaces, and law enforcement agencies all share an interest in stopping counterfeits, their efforts to detect and prevent their sale remain siloed and uncoordinated.
February 8, 2021
Feedback on the Data Governance Act
The DGA is a positive step forward in outlining a framework to enhance data sharing in the EU and promote data-driven innovation, however further clarification will be necessary to ensure data protection and competition laws do not prevent firms from sharing data, to safeguard trade with non-EU countries, and to prevent the public sector from charging excessive fees for data access.

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