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Setting the Policy Agenda on Innovation Issues
- Alongside our in-depth policy reports, ITIF’s long-running Innovation Files blog serves as a forum where analysts provide quick takes, quips, and commentary on the latest in technology and innovation policy.
- Other blogs from ITIF include In the Arena, Rob Atkinson’s notes on the battle of ideas, plus special series such as the Brussels Effect, examining how the EU exports its regulatory agenda; Defending Digital, examining spurious critiques of the tech industry; and Innovate4Health, covering the intersection between intellectual property and life sciences innovation.
- ITIF analysts also frequently contribute op-eds and commentary pieces to leading publications around the world.
March 27, 2025|Blogs
Fiber Bias, Not Tech Neutrality, Delays BEAD Success
At Arielle Roth's confirmation hearing, Senators worried reforming BEAD would cause delays—but the real holdup is fiber favoritism; embracing tech neutrality is the fastest way to close the digital divide.
March 27, 2025|Blogs
Space Legislation is Essential to Reach Sky-high Innovation Potential
If the United States wants to continue leading in the New Space Age, then Congress needs to act by passing legislation that provides direction and authority to swiftly and clearly approve commercial novel space activities.
March 27, 2025|Blogs
The EU Should Resist Calls to Regulate AI Under the DMA
Europe risks undermining its competitiveness in the AI race by heeding calls to extend the DMA to AI and cloud services.
March 24, 2025|Blogs
Broadening Genetic Representation in Biomedical Research Data
To stay ahead in biopharma and ensure new therapies work for everyone, the U.S. must fix the diversity gap in biomedical research.
March 24, 2025|Blogs
Fact of the Week: Analysts Have Downgraded Global GDP Growth Projections for 2025 to 3.1 Percent
The OECD now expects global GDP to grow by 3.1 percent this year, reduced from the previous projection of 3.3 percent in light of heightened trade barriers and political uncertainty.
March 24, 2025|Blogs
Virginia’s AI Bill Is a Misfire
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin will decide on HB 2094, a flawed AI bill with inconsistent rules and unworkable enforcement. Signing it would add to a costly patchwork of state laws without improving outcomes.
March 24, 2025|Blogs
Advanced Technology Products Rely on Strong Trade Partnerships
America’s innovation economy depends on strong trade alliances—not trade wars—to sustain growth and secure leadership in advanced technology exports.
March 21, 2025|Blogs
Does the DMA Intentionally Target US Companies?
While the DMA may be motivated by Europe’s commitment to its long-held ordoliberal model of competition policy, its disproportionate effects on U.S. firms are intentional.
March 17, 2025|Blogs
Fact of the Week: The Expansion of Submarine Cables Results in a 14 to 21 Percent Drop in Internet Prices
A recent report found that doubling the international Internet bandwidth for a country by installing submarine cables will decrease the cost of fixed and mobile broadband by as much as 14 and 21 percent, respectively.
March 17, 2025|Blogs
What America Can Learn From China About Big Tech
America should reconsider its antagonistic approach toward Big Tech, instead forging strategic partnerships with these firms—similar to China's recent pivot—to maintain global technological leadership and competitive edge in critical fields like AI and semiconductors.