Public Policies

The United States is losing its competitive edge compared to countries like China due to its lack of focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. American companies throughout…

As AI technology becomes increasingly integrated into the U.S. economy and the daily lives of people across the globe, TechNet urges policymakers to consider the many opportunities that AI presents…

The internet is a vital tool for people’s access to information and empowerment. Broadband includes several high-speed transmission technologies that can deliver broadband service, including hybrid fiber coax, fiber optic,…

The internet ecosystem provides immense economic, social, and cultural benefits by enabling people everywhere to connect and share ideas. But the internet as we know it cannot exist without strong…

Large-scale energy demand growth is occurring at a pace and scale that presents significant challenges to the current U.S. energy grid in ways that could undermine American innovation and technological…

Consumers, small and large businesses, public schools, hospitals, banks, and manufacturers all need reasonable assurance that those they trust to repair their connected products will do so safely, securely, and…

Much of the federal government’s IT infrastructure is woefully outdated. Federal entities spend nearly 80 percent of their total IT budgets on maintaining aging, insecure, and expensive systems. Obsolete technology…

TechNet supports private sector efforts to empower consumers and small businesses to better manage their financial lives and enjoy new, safe, secure, inclusive, and reliable financial tools. Congress and federal…

As people and businesses increasingly rely on online services for a broader array of transactions and interactions, there is an expanding range of situations where authenticity and verification are important.…