Last-Minute Legislation in New York Needs Further Examination
Technology has transformed the way New Yorkers support their families through a new form of work – the on-demand economy. Legislation drafted behind closed doors and being rushed through the New York State Legislature would impact these workers without even hearing from them.
Don’t Dumb-Down Smart Speakers
CALMATTERS (This article originally appeared in CALmatters on May 28, 2019) Voice recognition systems have streamlined our daily activities, from turning on…
One Year On, What Can We Learn from GDPR?
As Congress and 14 legislatures across the United States consider how to regulate consumer privacy, there are valuable lessons to be learned about what works and what does not as we look back at Europe’s first year under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
People with Autism Are Strengthening America’s Workforce. We Must Do More to Help Them Unleash Their Full Potential.
Autism Awareness Month officially ended this week, but the cause must continue to be a year-round effort. As diagnosis rates keep rising and the challenge for families and our nation grows, the private sector and policymakers especially must continue playing a leadership role.
Don’t Blame Uber and Lyft for Congestion
COMMONWEALTH MAGAZINE (This article was originally published in CommonWealth Magazine on April 12, 2019.) Not long ago, many of us who live…
Heed Economic Lessons of Shutting Down Government
THE HILL (This article originally appeared in The Hill on February 20, 2019) Congress and the president have finally agreed to fund…
Tariffs on Data Centers Threaten Jobs in Every State
MORNING CONSULT (This article originally appeared in Morning Consult on October 29, 2018) The U.S. tech industry creates jobs and opportunities across…
A “Skilled Girl Force” Is Key to a Strong Economy
On this International Day of the Girl, TechNet reaffirms our commitment to promote diversity in STEM and build the “skilled girl force” we need for an even stronger economy.
Unlike College Football, There Are No Preseason Rankings In The Global Innovation Economy
There is no preseason in the global innovation race. Policymakers must work in a bipartisan manner to advance pro-innovation policies.
Financial Innovation Is Key to Empowering Consumers With More Credit Options
MORNING CONSULT (This article originally appeared in Morning Consult on August 16, 2018) In life, unexpected expenses inevitably happen — and for…
The Next Generation of Innovation
TechNet hosted a panel discussion at the NCSL 2018 Legislative Summit in Los Angeles with the CEOs of NerdWallet, Thumbtack, and Topia.
Commentary: How Texas Can Keep Drivers of Electric Cars Plugged-in
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN (This op-ed originally appeared in the Austin American-Statesman on May 25, 2018) Today, the average Texas commuter drives more than…