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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 22/09/2026

The EU AI Act’s costs extend beyond Europe, hitting U.S. AI firms with compliance burdens and potential fines. A simpler approach could support innovation on both sides of the Atlantic.⤵️ vist.ly/5je5j

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 21/09/2026

Communities have reasonable concerns about the costs associated with data centers. But blanket bans and moratoriums aren’t the answer. President Daniel Castro explains how the US can build the infrastructure needed for AI while ensuring data centers are developed responsibly.

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 18/09/2026

📆 This September 24: From AR glasses to VR training and spatial computing, XR products are built to scale nationwide. This panel examines how divergent state AI & biometric rules complicate that goal—and the case for a coherent federal framework. Register now👇 vist.ly/5izer

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 17/09/2026

The European Commission has proposed the EU KIDS ACT, which would ban children under 13 from accessing social media. But the proposal goes much further. As Patrick Grady explains, new rules should target specific, evidence-based risks. Read the full statement👇 vist.ly/5itzs

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 17/09/2026

📣 NEXT THURS, September 24: What does American leadership in immersive technology look like? 🇺🇸 Explore the policies, standards, applications, and regulatory questions influencing the future of XR at the AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington, DC. Agenda + registration👇 vist.ly/5ituz

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 16/09/2026

How can lawmakers make AI chatbots safer for kids without limiting their benefits?🤔 Here are 5 steps policymakers can take—from empowering parents & improving digital literacy to targeted safeguards & transparency. Read more ways to improve chatbot safety for kids 👇 vist.ly/5ipev

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 16/09/2026

📆 This September 24: How can digital twins break down data silos during a crisis?📍 This panel explores how immersive tech and wearable AI could connect real-time intelligence across national security, infrastructure & disaster response. Free registration👇 vist.ly/5inqq

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 16/09/2026

📣 We're excited to welcome Patrick Grady to the ITIF team as Head of EU Tech Policy! Based in Brussels, Patrick brings expertise in EU digital and technology policy and will help strengthen ITIF’s work in shaping the transatlantic tech policy debate. Read the press release: vist.ly/5inqh

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 14/09/2026

As the House prepares to vote on data center costs, the debate over AI infrastructure is growing. As Daniel Castro explains, data centers are the factories of the AI economy. If America wants to lead in AI, we need to build them responsibly while protecting consumers and benefiting communities.

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 14/09/2026

📣 This September 24: How can workplaces embrace AI-powered wearables without forcing a choice between accessibility and privacy? This panel explores recording indicators, data minimization & safeguards for sensitive environments. Register now ⤵️ vist.ly/5if8i

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 11/09/2026

📆 Thursday, September 24: Who will control the infrastructure of virtual worlds? 🌐 This panel explores open-source XR, licensing, data governance & interoperability—and how the U.S. can lead on the standards shaping the spatial Internet. Register now👇 vist.ly/5i4t8

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 10/09/2026

CA Gov. Newsom signed a package of children’s online safety bills, including AB 1709, targeting “addictive” social media features for users under 16. But it bans access, not addictive design—restricting young people without targeting specific harms. 🔗 Full statement: vist.ly/5h2hc

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 10/09/2026

Hyper-scalers are making major commitments on energy, water, and other concerns. They also offer enormous tax revenue. So, as @danielcastro.bsky.social explains on @cnbc.com, moratoriums are saying no to once-in-a-generation investments.

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 09/09/2026

U.S.-Canada trade tensions are escalating, with both sides imposing new trade restrictions. But a trade war with America’s closest neighbor risks undermining a much bigger priority: competing with China. Both sides need to de-escalate.👇 vist.ly/5hvp8

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 09/09/2026

We’re proud to see ITIF President Daniel Castro named one of Washingtonian’s 2026 Tech Titans, recognizing his leadership in advancing policies to accelerate technology innovation. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! 🔗Read more here: vist.ly/5hurh

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 08/09/2026

French President Emmanuel Macron wrote a letter urging the EU to ban social media for children under 15. But sweeping age bans risk restricting young people’s access to information and expression while creating significant privacy risks for users of all age. Our statement: vist.ly/5hqdz

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 08/09/2026

Data centers are the physical infrastructure for America’s AI economy. So, the issue isn't whether they have local impacts; it's managing them. But as @castrotech explains on @cnbc.com Power Lunch, moratoriums take those decisions out of communities' hands.

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 03/09/2026

📆 This September 24: A growing patchwork of state AI and biometric privacy laws is shaping how XR products are designed, deployed & scaled. ⚖️ Explore what regulatory fragmentation means for innovation, investment & consumer safety. Register now👇 vist.ly/5h6gg

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 28/08/2026

📆 This September 24: Digital twins could give defense, infrastructure & emergency response teams a shared, real-time operating picture. Explore the standards, federal policy & data sharing needed to turn that potential into practice. Free registration👇 vist.ly/5ghym

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 26/08/2026

Have you registered yet? 👀 On September 24, XRA and ITIF will convene the AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington, DC, bringing together leaders from government, industry, technology, and the policy community. Explore the agenda and register now👇 vist.ly/5g9fk

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 24/08/2026

📣 This September 24: 🥽 Smart glasses and AI wearables can expand accessibility and opportunity at work—but what about people captured by always-on cameras and sensors? Explore how Privacy by Design can protect access and bystander privacy. Register now👇 vist.ly/5fyut

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 22/08/2026

📣 Thursday, September 24: The AR/VR Policy Conference returns to Washington, DC, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts to tackle the policy questions shaping XR and immersive technology. Check out the agenda and register for free👇 vist.ly/5fsps

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 20/08/2026

What policies will shape the future of XR? 🤔 @XRAssociation and ITIF are bringing policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts together at the AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington, DC, on Thursday, September 24. 🔗 Free registration: vist.ly/5fi58

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 18/08/2026

📆 September 24: Could an open metaverse browser do for the spatial Internet what browsers did for the web? 🌐 Explore how open standards and interoperability could lower barriers to XR development—while raising new questions about digital sovereignty. Free registration👇 vist.ly/5f952

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 17/08/2026

🚨 Foreign governments have hit US tech companies with $21.7 billion in fines since 2018—siphoning companies' global revenues into their national treasuries at the expense of US leadership and competitiveness. Details here: vist.ly/5f6ec

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 17/08/2026

Pax Silica is a US-led initiative to secure global supply chains underpinning AI. It has quickly expanded from 7 to 25 countries and now addresses critical AI inputs, industrial capacity, infrastructure & technologies. ITIF is tracking its evolution in an interactive timeline: vist.ly/5f4aj

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 14/08/2026

France’s Constitutional Council struck down a bill that would have banned children under 15 from accessing social media. Protecting young people online and preserving free speech and privacy do not have to be at odds. Read our statement from Ash Johnson👇 vist.ly/5eu6e

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 11/08/2026

📆 Thursday, Sept. 24 in DC: Immersive technologies are opening new economic opportunities—from virtual goods and services to entirely new forms of digital interaction. Learn what’s next at the 2026 AR/VR Policy Conference. Free registration👇 vist.ly/5eexe

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 10/08/2026

📅 WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26 @ 12 PM ET: Can the U.S. win the AI race if Americans oppose data centers? 🤔 Join ITIF for a virtual panel exploring NEW polling on public attitudes toward AI infrastructure & what they mean for U.S. competitiveness. Register now👇 vist.ly/5e9zw

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 10/08/2026

🚨 NEW: As the CHATBOT Act advances out of the Senate Commerce Committee and states continue considering AI chatbot safety legislation, our new report outlines 10 policies lawmakers should pursue—and 8 they should avoid—to better protect children. Read the report: vist.ly/5e8wn

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 06/08/2026

The future of immersive tech depends on smart policy choices made today. Join discussions on AI, privacy, digital government, & more at the 6th Annual AR/VR Policy Conference. 📆 Thursday, Sept. 24 in Washington, D.C. Register now👇 vist.ly/5du86

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 04/08/2026

NIST's new AI Technology Evaluation program gives developers a more objective way to test AI models. By using blind datasets in a sequestered testbed, AITE helps prevent benchmark contamination and makes it easier to compare models. ITIF's Michelle Lopes Maldonado explains👇

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 03/08/2026

AR/VR technologies are creating new ways to access information, collaborate, and engage with the world. What policies will help maximize these benefits? Join us Sept. 24 for the 6th Annual AR/VR Policy Conference. Register for free⤵️ vist.ly/5de2w

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 30/07/2026

Congress has debated a federal data privacy law for years while states created a patchwork of their own. In her latest, Ash Johnson compares the ADPPA, APRA, & the SECURE Data Act—& explains why the latest proposal provides the strongest foundation👇 vist.ly/5czua

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 28/07/2026

Congress has debated a federal data privacy law for years, while more than 20 states have enacted their own. The result is a fragmented system that creates inconsistent protections for consumers & unnecessary complexity for businesses. ITIF's Ash Johnson explains👇 vist.ly/5csjt

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 24/07/2026

China is building dominance across the entire biopharma chain, from key ingredients and clinical trials to innovative drugs and basic science. Its industry value added surged from $15 billion in 2002 to $190 billion in 2024. The United States must act before it loses another strategic industry.

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 22/07/2026

France has voted to ban social media for children under 15. But sweeping age bans risk creating new privacy risks for users of all ages while failing to address the underlying challenges children face online. Read our full statement from Ash Johnson: vist.ly/5c5ks

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 15/07/2026

New York has become the first state to impose a moratorium on new AI data centers. But freezing investment isn't the answer to environmental & infrastructure concerns. Policymakers should set clear rules for responsible development—not delay it. Read our statement⤵️ vist.ly/5baqj

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 14/07/2026

Last week, ITIF President Daniel Castro spoke at an international symposium hosted by the University of International Relations in Beijing, where he discussed the evolving role of frontier AI firms in international security.

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 14/07/2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is backing a minimum age restriction for social media access. But protecting children online shouldn't come at the expense of their access to information, expression, & digital participation. 🔗Read our statement: vist.ly/5b65q

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 09/07/2026

The UK is pushing a proposal to require nudity-scanning software on children's devices. Protecting children online is the right goal. The challenge is doing so without sacrificing anonymity or secure communications.👇 vist.ly/5amwy

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 02/07/2026

Not all trade barriers look like tariffs. Policy Analyst Tanya Nagrath explains how "non-tariff attacks"—from digital taxes to localization mandates—can disproportionately target U.S. tech companies and undermine American innovation and competitiveness.👇

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 30/06/2026

New evidence challenges the claim that AI is destroying jobs. A new study finds firms that adopt AI most intensively increase total employment by 10.2%—including a 12% increase in entry-level hiring. Policymakers should accelerate AI adoption, not slow it.👇 vist.ly/59mpz

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 30/06/2026

Foreign governments are increasingly pressuring U.S. platforms to censor lawful speech. Wyoming's new GRANITE Act offers a novel response—but meaningful protection will require Congress to act. ITIF's Tanya Nagrath explains in her latest commentary: vist.ly/59kwn

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 30/06/2026

The House has passed the bipartisan KIDS Act package, sending a broad set of online child safety bills to the Senate. What happens next? 🤔 ITIF's Alex Ambrose explains what's in the package, why KOSA's duty of care remains a key sticking point, & what to watch next.

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 30/06/2026

The House just passed the KIDS Act. While the bill preserves many of KOSA's strongest child safety reforms, it also includes provisions that reduce privacy, limit useful online services, and won't meaningfully improve child safety. Read our full statement from Alex Ambrose: vist.ly/59ht5

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 29/06/2026

The GUARD Act takes the wrong approach to protecting children from AI companions. Rather than imposing broad age-verification requirements that raise free speech and privacy concerns, Congress should focus on transparency and stronger parental controls 👇 vist.ly/59gec

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 29/06/2026

📅 TOMORROW, June 30 @ 12 PM ET: Federal privacy legislation could reshape how data is governed across the U.S. Join ITIF for a webinar examining the tradeoffs, debates, & legislative outlook. Register here: vist.ly/59g54

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 26/06/2026

Congress can strengthen state and local cybersecurity with one bill by funding MS-ISAC through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. ITIF's David Kertai explains in his latest👇 vist.ly/598v7

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation @itif.org · 22/06/2026

📅 NEXT TUESDAY, June 30 @ 12 PM ET: Can Congress finally pass a federal privacy law? 🤔 Join ITIF’s webinar featuring experts from Reason Foundation, ACT | The App Association, & Third Way, moderated by ITIF’s Ash Johnson. Register ⤵️ vist.ly/58mdu

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