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Emerging Technologies

As nations engage in a race for global advantage in innovation, ITIF champions a new policy paradigm that ensures businesses and national economies can compete successfully by spurring public and private investment in foundational areas such as research, skills, and 21st century infrastructure. Our work on emerging technologies includes analysis of issues surrounding the development and adoption of transformative new technologies—from drones and advanced robotics to 3D printing and digital currencies.

Daniel Castro
Daniel Castro

Vice President and Director, Center for Data Innovation

Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

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Hodan Omaar
Hodan Omaar

Senior Policy Manager

Center for Data Innovation

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How Innovative Is China in Quantum?

How Innovative Is China in Quantum?

China’s lead in quantum communications is undeniable, but its overall quantum prowess is limited; without computing breakthroughs, the United States still holds the upper hand.

Why the United States Needs to Support Near-Term Quantum Computing Applications

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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June 11, 2025|Events

Should Policymakers Regulate Human-AI Relationships?

Join ITIF for a discussion on the potential benefits and risks of AI companions, what the early research says about this emerging technology, and how policymakers can support responsible innovation.

April 30, 2025|Blogs

Japan Just Printed a Train Station. Here’s Why It Matters.

Japan is facing a demographic crisis, with a population aging faster than any other in the world. 3D printing offers a solution, enabling Japan to modernize its aging infrastructure and build new developments despite its shrinking labor force.

April 16, 2025|Reports & Briefings

An IT Policy Playbook for Canada

The Canadian economy is shifting faster than its institutions are. This playbook lays out an agenda to address what Canada must fix, build, and scale in order to compete through technology.

March 25, 2025|Presentations

U.S.-ROK Cooperation and Leadership in Batteries and Quantum Technologies

Hodan Omaar briefs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on US-ROK collaboration for quantum technologies.

March 13, 2025|Books & Edited Volumes

U.S.-ROK Collaboration to Advance Quantum Technology and Industry

Decades of investment and world-class research have put the U.S. at the forefront, particularly in quantum computing, but a fragmented approach and limited focus on sensing and communication create strategic gaps. Collaboration with the ROK could help strengthen supply chains, accelerate commercialization, and bolster U.S. leadership in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

March 3, 2025|Blogs

Fact of the Week: A 10 Percent Increase in Robot Density in Manufacturing Sectors Results in a 2 Percent Decrease in Injuries

A study of 15 manufacturing industries across 18 European nations from 2011 to 2019 found that a 10 percent increase in robot density resulted in a 0.07 percent reduction in fatalities and a 1.96 percent decrease in injuries.

January 21, 2025|Events

The Worst Tech Policies of 2024: How the New Administration and Congress Can Turn the Page

Watch now for a virtual panel discussion with technology policy experts who highlighted and critiqued the most counterproductive tech policies of the past year, and considered how the incoming administration and Congress can turn the page.

November 15, 2024|Blogs

Falling Behind: US Businesses Are Overlooking Emerging Tech That Could Drive Productivity

The United States has faced an unprecedented slowdown in labor productivity in the last two decades. Policymakers must incentivize businesses to adopt and invest in the development of critical and emerging technologies.

November 14, 2024|Presentations

Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on National Security and the Economy

Daniel Castro speaks about the impact of emerging technologies on national security and the economy at the Margalla Dialogue in Islamabad, hosted by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI).

October 23, 2024|Presentations

Securing Europe’s Digital Future. Will Europe Lead or Fall Behind?

Ayesha Bhatti speaks about European competitiveness at an event hosted by SME Connect in Strasbourg

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