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Vice President, Global Innovation Policy, and Director, Center for Life Sciences Innovation
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
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The State Hamilton Index: Most States Underperform in Advanced Industries
Innovation-driven production is key to reclaiming U.S. dominance on the international stage. Yet, all but a few U.S. state economies are less concentrated in advanced industries than the world average—and only one is ahead of China.
Estimated State-Level Employment Impact of Enhancing Federal R&D Tax Incentives
Tax incentives for research and development (R&D) in America are less generous than in comparable countries—and now prevent firms from expensing the full value of R&D investments in the first year. Enhancing R&D tax incentives would create high-paying jobs across the country.
The Looming Cost of a Patchwork of State Privacy Laws
In the absence of a federal privacy law, a growing patchwork of state laws burdens companies with multiple, duplicative compliance costs. The out-of-state costs from 50 such laws could exceed $1 trillion over 10 years, with at least $200 billion hitting small businesses.
How Congress and the Biden Administration Could Jumpstart Smart Cities With AI
AI promises to help cities save money, address infrastructure needs, and reduce emissions. But to unlock these benefits and help smart cities reach their full potential, the federal government has an important role to play in funding RD&D and facilitating cooperation.
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May 30, 2025|Op-Eds & Contributed Articles
Fragmented AI Laws Will Slow Federal IT Modernization in the US
Fragmented and conflicting state AI regulations threaten to slow federal IT modernization, and a proposed 10-year moratorium aims to create a unified national framework to support innovation and maintain U.S. leadership in AI.
May 21, 2025|Blogs
Consumers Need a Moratorium on State Retail Delivery Fees
A patchwork of state and local retail delivery fees that act as hidden taxes on everyday purchases. Without federal action, these fees could spread rapidly—making it more expensive for Americans to buy everything from groceries to school supplies.
May 21, 2025|Blogs
AI Companions Risk Over-Regulation with State Legislation
Instead of legislating AI companions based on a real understanding of the benefits and potential harms of AI companions, states risk over-regulating before the technology can reach its full potential.
May 7, 2025|Blogs
Congress Should Preempt Onslaught of State AI Laws
Congress should act to preempt state laws that impose broad requirements on the development and use of AI.
May 5, 2025|Blogs
Fact of the Week: The United States Faces a $3.7 Trillion Gap in Infrastructure Investment Spending
The United States is falling $3.7 trillion short of the $9.1 trillion required to bring infrastructure to a good level of repair nationally.
April 29, 2025|Testimonies & Filings
Testimony to the Alaska State Legislature Regarding AI, Deepfakes, Cybersecurity, and Data Transfers
Advancements in AI are creating many opportunities to use the technology for beneficial purposes across virtually every sector, and people will undoubtedly find many useful applications for AI in elections and government agencies in the years ahead.
April 7, 2025|Blogs
Make Foreign Adversary Bills Smarter
State lawmakers are moving to restrict contracts with foreign adversaries, but many bills miss the mark—failing to reduce actual security risks while driving up costs and limiting access to key technologies. A smarter path forward would prioritize transparency, collaboration with federal agencies, and a focused strategy targeting high-risk components.
March 24, 2025|Blogs
Virginia’s AI Bill Is a Misfire
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin will decide on HB 2094, a flawed AI bill with inconsistent rules and unworkable enforcement. Signing it would add to a costly patchwork of state laws without improving outcomes.
March 7, 2025|Blogs
Texas Cracked the Code on Broadband Deployment. Now It Can Lead on Affordability.
Texas is proving that tech-neutral, efficient broadband deployment can close the digital divide—on budget and with surplus funds to boost affordability.
January 26, 2025|Blogs
Texas’s AI Law Won’t Deliver the Accountability It Promises
The bill’s heavy-handed approach risks creating more problems than it solves, prioritizing bureaucratic hurdles over meaningful progress in fairness and accountability.
