Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 30/09/2026Europe has made open-source AI central to its tech sovereignty push. But while it cannot match U.S. and Chinese closed frontier models, it can lead in open AI. The EU should remove regulatory and procurement barriers and build a global open-model ecosystem.👇 vist.ly/5kha2 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 29/09/2026Opposition to data centers is growing, but many concerns mirror those Democrats have faced with wind & solar projects. The lesson was to address legitimate concerns while allowing investment to proceed. Dems should apply the same approach to data centers.👇 vist.ly/5kcbv 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 18/09/2026AI kill switches sound like a straightforward way to stop rogue AI systems. But mandating them could introduce new cybersecurity and reliability risks—and still fail to address the broader challenge of containing autonomous AI. David Kertai explains in his latest commentary: vist.ly/5i275 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 17/09/2026The House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act 417–3, sending the bill to the Senate. But while the bill gets the core principle right—large electricity users should pay the grid costs they create—it shouldn’t single out data centers. Read our statement on the passage👇 vist.ly/5ita5 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 16/09/2026Leading AI researchers & executives are warning of catastrophic AI risks & some are calling for slowing development. But frightening scenarios are not evidence that catastrophe is likely. Policymakers should distinguish what is known from what is merely feared. Read more👇 vist.ly/5ippn 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 03/08/2026The temporary shutdown of Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 exposed major uncertainty about how—and when—the U.S. can restrict access to frontier AI models. Policymakers should replace ad hoc decisions with clear, predictable rules. Read more in our latest 👇 vist.ly/5depw 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 28/07/2026Adversarial AI distillation poses real risks to U.S. AI leadership & national security. Congress is right to address AI model theft, but proposals should better target issues while protecting open-source AI, academic research, * legitimate security testing. Our latest👇 vist.ly/5cse6 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 26/06/2026Adversarial AI distillation is a growing national security challenge—but the U.S. must respond carefully. Policymakers should strengthen enforcement, invest in technical defenses, & coordinate with allies without undermining legitimate AI innovation. Our latest analysis👇 vist.ly/59946 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 18/06/2026Successful AI adoption requires more than new tools. Cities like Washington, DC, San Jose, Seattle, and Cleveland are showing that workforce training and AI literacy are essential to turning pilots into lasting improvements in public services. More in our latest commentary👇 vist.ly/5892t 010
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 09/06/2026CNN’s lawsuit against Perplexity is not just another AI copyright case. Unlike training-data disputes, CNN alleges near-verbatim reproduction of its journalism through AI search products. Policymakers should favor targeted enforcement—not sweeping AI restrictions. Read more: vist.ly/575uk 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 05/06/2026The Great American AI Act draft is a step toward a coherent national framework but Congress must get the details right: strengthen independent reviews, adopt dynamic compute thresholds, refine protections of people & preemption provisions, & expand transparency. More: vist.ly/56s5e 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 02/06/2026President Trump's new executive order on AI innovation and cybersecurity is a constructive step toward addressing AI-related cyber risks while preserving America's leadership in AI innovation. Read our full statement: vist.ly/56dew 111
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 28/05/2026The federal CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program is being revamped into “CyberAI” —but the initiative’s success will depend on fixing government hiring bottlenecks and expanding AI-security workforce infrastructure. 🔗 Read the commentary: vist.ly/55sg8 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 11/05/2026White House officials are considering requiring advanced AI systems to be “proven safe” before release. A better approach is stronger cybersecurity, targeted safeguards, and collaborative testing. ⤵️ vist.ly/53suk 010
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 02/04/2026False “Made in USA” claims are a real problem. But shifting liability to online marketplaces misdirects enforcement & risks higher costs & fewer products. 🔗Our latest commentary: vist.ly/4x4p2 010
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 30/03/2026Sidewalk delivery robots are coming to U.S. cities, but most states are moving slowly. As Eli Clemens explains, Policymakers should study China’s approach: pilot zones, smart sidewalks, and coordinated rules. 🔗Read the analysis: vist.ly/4wper 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 26/03/2026Senator Sanders and Rep. AOC introduced a bill to halt new AI data center construction—but the case for a moratorium rests on a mix of misplaced concerns about AI safety, energy costs, and jobs. See our full statement from Hodan Omaar: vist.ly/4w8fk 001
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 23/03/2026Agentic commerce is nearly here. But regulation hasn’t kept up, with rules still assuming human decision-making. As Eli Clemens explains, policymakers should update these frameworks for AI-driven commerce without slowing innovation. 🔗Read the piece: vist.ly/4vveb 010
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 20/03/2026Utah is showing states how to regulate AI in healthcare: don’t block it—test it. Its approach helps beneficial tools reach patients, supports smarter regulation, and clarifies liability so clinicians can use AI with confidence. Our latest commentary: vist.ly/4vkym 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 20/03/2026The White House has released its National Policy Framework for AI—offering Congress a clear, pro-innovation blueprint that targets real harms, supports adoption, & avoids a patchwork of state laws. Our full statement from Director Daniel Castro: vist.ly/4vk8z 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 18/03/2026The UK government released its Copyright and AI Report with no proposal or timeline for reaching one. While avoiding a flawed policy is better than rushing, continued inaction is unsustainable. Our statement from Policy Analyst Matthew Kilycone: vist.ly/4vcuu 010
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 04/03/2026The European Parliament has disabled built-in AI features on staff devices over security concerns, but bans don't reduce risk. The better path is risk-based oversight using existing EU guardrails. 🔗Read the analysis: vist.ly/4trxj 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 27/02/2026The Pentagon–Anthropic dispute shouldn't be settled in backroom contract negotiations. In Tech Policy Press, the Center's Daniel Castro explains why Congress must step in to set clear statutory boundaries for military AI use. 🔗Read the piece: vist.ly/4t5cm 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 25/02/2026At the State of the Union, President Trump announced a 'Ratepayer Protection Pledge' calling on major tech companies to build their own power plants for AI data centers — a pragmatic path that keeps costs off American households. Our full statement from Hodan Omaar: vist.ly/4sv38 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 20/02/2026AI-driven data center growth has raised concerns about household electricity costs. But the policy response matters. Hodan Omaar explains why the GRID Act misdiagnoses the problem—and how better market design can protect consumers while supporting innovation. 🔗Read the piece: vist.ly/4sbti 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 29/01/2026EU leaders are calling for an “Airbus of payment systems” to reduce reliance on Visa and Mastercard. But the EU’s payment sovereignty push would hurt consumers—addressing hypothetical risks, not real market failures. The Center's Matthew Kilcoyne explains in his latest: vist.ly/4pnuq 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 26/01/2026🚨NEW: The EU often celebrates its ability to set global rules—a phenomenon known as the Brussels Effect. But our latest report finds that this “regulatory export” comes with high costs for the Global South. Read the report: vist.ly/4p8pw 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 20/01/2026Starting now in Washington, DC📍 Leaders from government, industry, & civil society convene to advance multilateral AI partnerships in a pre-summit event we're hosting with The Dialogue ahead of the 2026 India AI Impact Summit. 010
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 07/01/2026New York claims its new AI safety law aligns with California’s framework. But beneath the surface, the RAISE Act introduces rules that diverge sharply—creating a patchwork that threatens national coherence in AI regulation. Hodan Omaar's latest: vist.ly/4kwtc 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 16/12/2025Europe’s ePrivacy reforms aim to ease cookie consent fatigue, but their modest tweaks arrive too late & leave the outdated opt-in model—& the friction it creates—largely intact. Daniel Castro's latest👇 datainnovation.org/2025/12/europes-… 021
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 12/12/2025President Trump’s latest AI executive order sends a clear message: the U.S. needs a cohesive national framework—not a patchwork of state laws—to stay competitive. Read our full statement⤵️ datainnovation.org/2025/12/the-whit… 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 25/11/2025The U.S. can’t lead in AI if every state writes its own rules. Federal preemption creates a single, clear framework that protects consumers, supports innovation, and keeps America competitive. Daniel Castro answers 15 FAQs showing why common objections don’t hold up.👇 vist.ly/4fy5s 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 25/11/2025President Trump’s new Genesis Mission marks a major national effort to accelerate scientific discovery with AI. The Center's Hodan Omaar highlights the unified push to speed breakthroughs that strengthen U.S. prosperity, security, and public benefit. Full statement: vist.ly/4fwyr 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 19/11/2025The EU’s new Digital Omnibus aims to simplify digital rules, but unless it confronts its flawed regulatory model, Europe will keep tweaking at the margins instead of enabling true digital innovation. Read our full statement⤵️ vist.ly/4f76s 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 18/11/2025French President Macron & German Chancellor Merz called for greater European Digital Sovereignty at today’s Franco-German Summit. Our statement: vist.ly/4e26r 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 17/11/2025The AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act sounds like a step toward transparency—but its vague criteria could create confusion, mislead policymakers, & stigmatize AI adoption. Our latest commentary: vist.ly/4evz9 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 14/11/2025Senator Blackburn claims Google’s AI defamed her and showed political bias—but the facts tell a different story. Oversight matters, but shutting down innovation isn’t the answer. Daniel Castro explains: vist.ly/4eh5u 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 07/11/2025The EU shouldn’t block capable firms from competing in financial data services. The success of the Financial Data Access (FiDA) framework depends on fair access, innovation, and consumer choice—not protectionism. Policy Analyst Matthew Kilcoyne's latest: vist.ly/4dd3s 010
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 08/10/2025Today, the EU Commission unveiled the Apply AI Strategy to expand AI use in industry and government—but without fixing restrictive regulations, Europe risks falling further behind. Read Director Daniel Castro's statement: vist.ly/49rpg 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 02/10/2025California’s SB 7 would restrict how employers use AI, piling on duplicative rules that slow innovation, limit opportunities, & expose businesses to lawsuits. Instead of red tape, California should lead in responsible AI adoption. Director Daniel Castro explains in his latest: vist.ly/493s3 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 25/07/2025President Trump’s new AI Action Plan confronts regulatory hurdles, accelerates deployment, and empowers workers to lead in the AI age. Senior Policy Manager Hodan Omaar explains👇 vist.ly/3z847 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 24/07/2025President Trump’s new AI executive orders back up his administration’s push for U.S. AI leadership with concrete action: ▶️Accelerating infrastructure ▶️Promoting trustworthy models ▶️Boosting exports Read our full statement from Senior Policy Manager Hodan Omaar 👇 vist.ly/3z33h 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 23/07/2025The new AI Action Plan signals a major shift in U.S. strategy to lead the global AI race. But Americans need to see real-world benefits: lower energy bills, better healthcare, and more. Read our full statement ⤵️ vist.ly/3yx32 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 21/07/2025The U.S. was right to let Nvidia & AMD sell second-tier chips to China. These chips comply with export rules and aren't cutting-edge. Blocking them would hurt U.S. firms, not national security. Director Daniel Castro explains ⤵️ vist.ly/3ynbt 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 15/07/2025Allowing Nvidia to resume H20 chip sales to China is a welcome course correction. The administration should balance national security with policies that let U.S. companies stay competitive. Read our full statement 👇 vist.ly/3xzpc 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 01/07/2025The Senate’s vote to remove the AI moratorium is a huge setback. To stay competitive globally, Congress should act quickly to create a unified AI framework that balances oversight with growth. Read our full statement⤵️ vist.ly/3n8a3pz 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 20/06/2025At #GLOBSEC2025, Director Daniel Castro joined global experts to discuss the diffusion of #AI across sectors—and how democratic nations can lead with #innovation, trust, and competitiveness. 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 16/06/2025Banning data-driven pricing risks confusing fair personalization with harm—raising costs for price-sensitive consumers. A smarter path: ✔️ Enforce consumer laws ✔️ Pass privacy rules ✔️ Clarify pricing norms vist.ly/3n62twa 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 13/01/2025The UK govt finally unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, demonstrating its full commitment to an AI-driven economy. 🇬🇧 Our statement from Head of Digital Policy, UK & EU Ayesha Bhatti ⤵️ datainnovation.org/2025/01/uks-... 000
Center for Data Innovation @datainnovation.org · 10/01/2025Moonshot AI's $3.3B valuation reflects its success with the Kimi chatbot. With its 2M-character processing, Kimi is redefining the AI landscape. Learn more about Moonshot AI in our latest commentary 👇 datainnovation.org/2025/01/moon... 000