Lessons from iRobot’s Collapse and American Tech Competitiveness
This week, iRobot — a pioneering American technology company — announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be acquired by its primary Chinese manufacturer and lender, Picea. As a result, an iconic U.S. innovator in consumer robotics will become wholly Chinese-owned.
Stop the State-by-State Squeeze on AI Innovation
Artificial intelligence is driving the next great wave of American innovation, but state capitols across the country are threatening to derail it before it gets out of the gate.
Legal Update: AI and the Google Search Remedies Trial
In May, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), a group of U.S. states, and Google concluded their final arguments in…
Op-Ed: Linda Moore: Voters Want One National AI Policy. Congress Has a Chance to Deliver.
Congress is facing a defining moment on one of the most important technology issues of our time: how America governs…
Tariffs on Semiconductors Threaten U.S. Innovation, AI Leadership, and Economic Security
As the U.S. government considers imposing new tariffs on semiconductors and related products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion…
Supreme Court Considers the Scope of Class Action Lawsuits
Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument in Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Labcorp) v.…
E-Commerce is a Boon for Small Business
The rise of e-commerce has transformed the retail landscape, and for many small businesses, online marketplaces are a lifeline. A…
Op-Ed: Carl Holshouser: America’s global leadership in the digital economy is under threat. Donald Trump must act
For decades, the United States has been the undisputed leader in technological innovation. From Silicon Valley to Main Street, American…
The EU AI Code of Practice Needs a Makeover
In November, the European Commission published its first draft of its General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, which is meant to serve as guidelines for general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI) model developers to comply with the EU AI Act.
Guest commentary: Why a congressional AM radio mandate is a bad idea
As the leaders of four organizations representing North America’s tech companies, auto manufacturers and suppliers, we must address federal legislation…
Letters: Bill would help online marketplaces by making regulation consistent
In recent discussions surrounding House Bill 591 in Louisiana, a bill that aims to create uniform regulations for online marketplaces…
Opinion: Protect Vermont consumers by rejecting new video streaming tax
With the awards season behind us, many Vermonters are looking forward to catching up on this year’s top winners by…