Commentary

Private ISPs have invested the equivalent of 2 BEAD programs every year since the BEAD statute was enacted.

The Australian government announced on November 8, 2024, its intention to introduce legislation this year banning users under 16 from social media platforms. As is the case with similar legislation at the state level in the United States, blocking an entire age group from social media is the equivalent of using a regulatory sledgehammer instead of a scalpel to address complex and evolving online safety issues.

Calvin Coolidge was right when he said, “the chief business of the American people is business.” We need to reembrace that ethos by making sure our social contract rewards companies that bring new innovations to market, boost productivity, fight like hell for global market share, and sustain as many high-value jobs at home as is economically feasible.

Given the uncertainties surrounding the emotional and social impact of AI companions—both positive and negative—policymakers should prioritize funding research on how users interact with chatbots. This approach would ensure that any interventions or improvements are grounded in scientific evidence, rather than rushed regulation.

The Trump administration could signal a turning point for the country and the federal government in many areas. For too long, Washington accepted things that were flawed and broken. The real question is whether this proposed department is about reform or reduction.

The dominant economic policy model of the post-war era has focused on the overall economy, markets, and prices, but not on the process by which entrepreneurs, firms, and industries use technology to boost growth and national power. Which is closer to your view?

Starbucks cafes establish a location for networking and have a substantial effect on entrepreneurship, leading to an increase of new businesses from 5.5 percent to 13.6 percent.

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.

Even if it were possible to radically slash U.S. emissions with today’s technologies, it still would do little to curb global warming because the United States accounts for just 13.5 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions. It’s time to recognize that the climate crisis can only be solved with innovation.

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.