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October 4, 2024
Dockworkers for Economic Stagnation
Interviewing ITIF President Rob Atkinson about the East Coast dockworkers' strike, Rich Lowry notes in the National Review that we might think we live in a time of revolutionary technological change, but we aren’t seeing big productivity gains, because much of our new technology has been poured into the consumer market—smartphones, social media, online retail, and the like.
October 3, 2024
Senators Want Answers from DOD on Quantum Sensing Efforts
As DefenseOne reports, Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) wrote to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, raising concerns about the findings of an ITIF report on Chinese quantum innovation. “To ensure that the United States maintains its technological advantage, DOD must have a strategic plan to integrate quantum sensing into our national security efforts,” the senators wrote.
October 1, 2024
Lawmakers Want Government to Promote Use of Digital IDs
Following the release of an ITIF report outlining a path to implementing a system of digital IDs in the United States, NextGov reports that Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) has said he’s hoping to get his Improving Digital Identity Act included in the House AI Task Force’s list of recommended policy proposals.
September 30, 2024
Clean Energy Transition Requires Natural Gas—Report
E&E News featured ITIF's report on clean energy variability, finding that fossil fuel is the ideal backup power source — and will be for a long time.
September 23, 2024
The U.S. Lost the Battery Race to China. Can It Make a Comeback?
The New York Times drew on ITIF research and quoted Stephen Ezell for an article on the race for global leadership in the battery industry.
September 23, 2024
China’s OLED Screen Sector Hurting Rivals
Channel News Australia cited ITIF's report on China's innovation ability in the display industry.
September 21, 2024
Six Technology Myths and the Big Tech-lash
SiliconAngle’s CUBE Studio hosted David Moschella for a Breaking Analysis interview discussing Moschella’s new book, co-authored with ITIF President Rob Atkinson, Technology Fears and Scapegoats, 40 Myths About Privacy, Jobs, AI and Today’s Innovation Economy.
September 20, 2024
China's Foldable Phones Herald Conquest of OLED Screen Market
Nikkei Asia referenced ITIF research on Chinese innovation in display technology.
September 18, 2024
U.S. Study Finds China’s Tech Innovation ‘Much Stronger’ Than Previously Understood
The South China Morning Post featured ITIF's series on China's ability to innovate in advanced industries, quoting Stephen Ezell.
September 17, 2024
China ‘Closing Gap’ With West In AI
Silicon UK featured ITIF's report on China's innovation in AI.