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This post originally appeared as an op-ed on Fox Business on October 22, 2019. You can find the original post here. Unfortunately, certain elected leaders have launched misguided attacks on tech companies, even arguing that the industry is no longer innovating at the speed it once was. In a twist of irony, these same anti-tech crusaders share and amplify their opinions through social media postings [...]
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“What’s the weather like today in New York City?” Answering this question, along with other day-to-day workflows or tasks performed by smart devices, is made easier by the Internet of Things (IoT)—the term used to describe the connectivity to the Internet present in everyday devices like smart speakers, thermostats, and even vacuums. As the number of IoT devices in the marketplace grows and consumers [...]
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August 08, 2019Every March, South By Southwest (SXSW) brings together the who’s who of technologists, marketers, policymakers, influencers, and industry stakeholders in Austin, Texas for invigorating discussions around some of the biggest issues and ideas around tech. This year, ITI is excited to have the opportunity to participate in three panels up for a spot on stage at SXSW 2020, but we need your help to get [...] -
This article originally appeared as a Letter to the Editor in the Financial Times on July 29, 2019. You can find it here. While your Big Read article “Eyes on the prize” (July 25) correctly outlines China’s aim to have its standards — technical specifications for the production of a good or technology — adopted as international standards, the notion that there is a “first-mover” advantage in standards [...]
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BY REP. ALMA ADAMS (D-N.C.), WAYNE A. I. FREDERICK, AND JASON OXMAN Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is an integral part of our daily lives, work, and existence. AI-driven medical diagnostics alert doctors to early warning signs of diseases and conditions, allowing them to provide better treatment for patients and save lives. AI improves the way companies, governments, and other organizations [...]
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Disruption is a sign of strength in America’s economy. The Model T wreaked havoc on the horse and buggy and streaming music destroyed the CD, but the transportation and music industries both thrived. The technology industry is today’s emblem of disruption, yet some in the U.S. political system are responding with attacks that undermine their potential. This backward-looking approach threatens a vibrant, [...]
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This week, the European Union (EU) conducted the second largest democratic exercise worldwide and, as a result, will welcome 751 new members to the European Parliament in Brussels this summer. This historic event will have an important impact on the global tech industry. The EU plays a significant – and frequently leading – role in international policymaking. Its active membership and citizenship often [...]
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As lawmakers have considered changes to the tax code over the years, a few common principles have underpinned those efforts. First, they have wanted to create incentives to locate jobs in the United States. Next, they have wanted to encourage companies to perform their research and development (R&D) – which usually means high-paying jobs – domestically. Lastly, they have wanted to provide incentives [...]
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Earlier this month, ITI traveled to Geneva to participate in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) E-Commerce Week, and to meet with a range of trade officials from various governments. When it comes to e-commerce, there is plenty to discuss in Geneva. In just a few weeks, nearly 80 members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) – from every region of the world – will gather [...]
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This week action occurred in France that received little notice. On Monday, the Assemblée Nationale passed digital services tax legislation that would apply a three percent tax on revenues derived from certain digital services, such as advertising. This action set in motion expedited consideration by the French Sénat. Passage and adoption of this controversial tax looks likely. France has discussed [...]