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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.
Vice President and Director, Center for Data Innovation
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
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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
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
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.
More Publications and Events
April 22, 2025|Events
How The Rise of Chinese E-Commerce Platforms Will Impact the U.S.
Please join ITIF for a timely discussion with experts on e-commerce regulation, logistics, and policy to explore the growth of Chinese e-commerce platforms, their impact on U.S. businesses and consumers, and how policymakers and industry leaders should respond.
April 4, 2025|Blogs
CPSC Should Leverage AI to Modernize Product Safety
To modernize enforcement, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) should use AI to analyze real-time and historical data, allowing it to predict and address risks in e-commerce supply chains before harm occurs.
April 3, 2025|Press Releases
Executive Order on De Minimis Disrupts U.S. Supply Chains, but Advances Fairer E-Commerce, Says ITIF
Following President Trump’s executive order ending the de minimis loophole, ITIF released the following statement from Policy Analyst Eli Clemens.
April 2, 2025|Reports & Briefings
How China’s State-Backed E-Commerce Platforms Threaten American Consumers and U.S. Technology Leadership
China’s industrial strategy calls for gaining market share in e-commerce to expand its global influence, financial footprint, and ability to compete in AI. Policymakers should act now to avoid leaving U.S. platforms at a structural disadvantage and exposing U.S. consumers to harm.
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 13, 2025|Presentations
The Future of Online Safety for Kids: Legislative Changes on the Horizon
Ash Johnson speaks about children's online safety at an event hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Academy.
March 7, 2025|Blogs
The Global Spread of Protectionist Policies That Squeeze American Tech Companies
A growing proliferation of antitrust regulations, content-moderation requirements, data-localization mandates, digital service taxes, exorbitant fines and fees, and local content requirements reveals a clear pattern: They are designed to unfairly burden and extract revenue from American Big Tech.
March 3, 2025|Reports & Briefings
From Fast Follower to Innovation Leader: Restructuring South Korea’s Technology Regulation
South Korea stands at a crossroads as its restrictive “positive regulation” and “shadow regulations” stifle innovation in AI, crypto, and mobility tech, allowing China to race ahead. Korea must modernize this framework or risk losing its position as a global innovation leader.
February 28, 2025|Blogs
New FTC COPPA Rule Update Does Little for Parents to Protect Children Online
There is still time to adjust the COPPA Rule to better protect children and empower parents without imposing unnecessary burdens on businesses and users.
February 22, 2025|Op-Eds & Contributed Articles
How to Close Loopholes on Chinese E-Commerce and Boost US Retailers
A well-calibrated approach that prevents Chinese companies like Shein and Temu from exploiting loopholes while incentivizing compliance and supporting vetted sellers on U.S. platforms would best serve U.S. economic and strategic interests.
