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We just wrapped up our biggest annual event, the ITI Tech Show, and it was a major success. The ITI Tech Show is the only party in D.C. where tech plays the starring role. All the biggest names in tech exhibit their newest innovations so administration officials and Members of Congress can get hands-on and really “nerd-out” with virtual reality, cybersecurity, smart cities and more. Over 650 people [...]
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Inside Washington, important issues are often reduced to simplistic talking points for the “either/or” soundbite like, tackling climate change or having jobs. On this Earth Day, I want to debunk that myth and share some good news: the U.S. renewable energy industry is surging in states across our country and putting Americans – in red states and blue states - to work producing energy in our communities [...]
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Each year, ITI honors one board member whose efforts transcend regular responsibilities to our organization with the Gary P. Fazzino Award for Innovation Excellence. Gary served as chair of ITI’s board while he was an executive with Hewlett-Packard and Applied Materials. A former mayor and council member for Palo Alto, Calif., his legacy of service and deep interest in public policy inspired many of [...]
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Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is the next evolutionary leap to go from sci-fi imagination to a transformative reality with the potential to enhance our lives in unprecedented ways. Like the internet, the only way we are going to harness the capabilities and tap the possibilities of AI technologies is by crafting smart policies that allow these innovations to flourish while guarding against [...]
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There is a vote coming up soon that could have far reaching ramifications on how technology and services are developed and used. You would be forgiven if you think I am referring to the presidential election, though its importance cannot be understated. In just one week, on October 27th, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote on proposed privacy regulations for broadband providers, or [...]
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Today the world is saying goodbye to Muhammad Ali (1942-2016), the American former heavyweight champion boxer and one of the greatest sporting figures and social activists of the 20th century. As an Olympic gold medalist and the first fighter to capture the heavyweight title three times, Ali won 56 times in his 21-year professional career. While it was his grace in the ring and incredible work ethic [...]
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On this Earth Day, it's time to move beyond debating climate change and get to work rolling up our sleeves and tapping the best and brightest minds so we can tackle this challenge. For too long, taking action on climate change has been the can kicked down the road because some feared solving this problem could hinder economic growth. However, for the past two years, carbon emissions have fallen, while [...]
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When the president of the student engineering association at the Cuban polytechnic institute (CUJAE), was asked why he chose to go into engineering, I don’t think I was fully prepared for his answer: “Me permite soñar,” he said. “It allows me to dream.” Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Cuba as part of a delegation, led by the U.S. Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for [...]
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As world leaders, business executives, the scientific community, and others meet in Paris for the COP-21 summit it is clear that the question is no longer whether our climate is changing, but how do we meet the environmental, economic, and societal challenges a changing climate will pose to humanity. Rather than accept an imperiled future, technology companies know that we can innovate and help create [...]
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The European Union’s plan to create a Digital Single Market (DSM), which would reduce barriers to digital trade and innovation within Europe, is at a pivotal phase. In the coming months, EU officials will hold a wide-ranging conversation with companies, public interest groups, and individual citizens regarding the details of this ambitious project. This week, European Commissioner for Digital Economy [...]
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