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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. In the area of Internet policy, ITIF's work covers issues related to taxation, e-commerce, digital copyright, global Internet governance, and digital currencies.

Alex Ambrose
Alex Ambrose

Policy Analyst

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Ayesha Bhatti
Ayesha Bhatti

Head of Digital Policy, UK & EU

Center for Data Innovation

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Daniel Castro
Daniel Castro

Vice President and Director, Center for Data Innovation

Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

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Eli Clemens
Eli Clemens

Policy Analyst

Center for Data Innovation

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Ash Johnson
Ash Johnson

Senior Policy Manager

Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

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How Congress Can Foster a Digital Single Market in America

How Congress Can Foster a Digital Single Market in America

In areas ranging from data privacy to content moderation, states are creating patchworks of regulation that confuse consumers, complicate compliance, and undermine the digital economy. It’s time for Congress to step in and establish a consistent national approach to digital policy.

How to Address Political Speech on Social Media in the United States

How to Address Political Speech on Social Media in the United States

Policymakers could improve content moderation on social media by building international consensus on content moderation guidelines, providing more resources to address state-sponsored disinformation, and increasing transparency in content moderation decisions.

Section 230 Series: The Law’s History, Its Impact, Its Problems (Real and Imagined), and the Path Forward for Reform

Section 230 Series: The Law’s History, Its Impact, Its Problems (Real and Imagined), and the Path Forward for Reform

In a comprehensive analysis, ITIF concludes any reform to Section 230 should preserve the fundamental principle that liability for content should reside with the content creator while also ensuring online platforms are held responsible for their own conduct.

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May 21, 2025|Blogs

Consumers Need a Moratorium on State Retail Delivery Fees

A patchwork of state and local retail delivery fees that act as hidden taxes on everyday purchases. Without federal action, these fees could spread rapidly—making it more expensive for Americans to buy everything from groceries to school supplies.

May 21, 2025|Blogs

AI Companions Risk Over-Regulation with State Legislation

Instead of legislating AI companions based on a real understanding of the benefits and potential harms of AI companions, states risk over-regulating before the technology can reach its full potential.

May 20, 2025|Blogs

Tech Solutions Can Fight the Surge in Counterfeit Medicine

Counterfeit drugs are flooding U.S. supply chains—fueled by third-party sellers, drop-shipping, and weak online pharmacy oversight. The fentanyl crisis highlights the danger, but the issue runs deeper. Enforcement alone isn't enough. Congress and regulators must embrace digital solutions like blockchain, RFID tagging, and tamper-proof packaging to secure drug traceability and protect public health.

May 19, 2025|Blogs

Fact of the Week: Improving Internet Access Positively Affects the Health and Well-Being of First-Generation Immigrants

A recent working paper finds that increasing Internet coverage from 0 to 50 percent in home countries increases the subjective well-being of immigrants.

May 12, 2025|Blogs

If AI Training Is Theft, Then Everyone’s a Thief

The UK should reject misleading claims that AI training is theft and instead adopt a modern, permissive copyright framework that protects creativity while enabling the innovation needed to become a global AI leader.

May 9, 2025|Commentary

China’s “Minor Mode”: Blueprint or Cautionary Tale?

China’s new “minor mode” gives parents customizable tools to manage children’s online activity—offering a rare, less-restrictive model within China’s otherwise authoritarian digital policy that the U.S. can draw from while maintaining democratic values.

May 2, 2025|Blogs

Chinese Payment Platforms Present Risk and a Reciprocity Gap

The increasing presence of Chinese payment platforms in the U.S. market raises significant concerns around three risks: economic competition, censorship, and national security.

May 2, 2025|Blogs

Ad Tech Decision Against Google Rests on Shaky Legal Reasoning

The ruling against Google in the ad tech case has been heralded as a straightforward effort to hold Big Tech accountable. But in reality, the mixed decision is a regrettable misstep that rests on shaky legal foundations and risks severe knock-on consequences for innovation.

May 1, 2025|Blogs

Countries Don’t Have to Build Their Own AI—Just Their Place in It

By prioritising the digitisation and availability of data that reflects this diversity, countries and communities stand a better chance of shaping AI in their own image, rather than submitting to someone else’s.

April 24, 2025|Blogs

USPS Needs Innovation—Not a White House Takeover

President Trump’s proposal to move USPS under the Department of Commerce would politicize an independent institution, risking service disruptions and unfair pricing. Instead, USPS needs innovation-focused reforms that boost efficiency, strengthen public-private collaboration, and maintain its universal service mission without political interference.

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