TechWonk Blog

BY REP. ALMA ADAMS (D-N.C.), WAYNE A. I. FREDERICK, AND JASON OXMAN Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is an integral part of our daily lives, work, and existence. AI-driven medical diagnostics alert doctors to early warning signs of diseases and conditions, allowing them to provide better treatment for patients and save lives. AI improves the way companies, governments, and other organizations [...]

Disruption is a sign of strength in America’s economy. The Model T wreaked havoc on the horse and buggy and streaming music destroyed the CD, but the transportation and music industries both thrived. The technology industry is today’s emblem of disruption, yet some in the U.S. political system are responding with attacks that undermine their potential. This backward-looking approach threatens a vibrant, [...]

It’s easy to forget just how much technology has changed our world and our lives. A little more than a decade ago, a small business owner relied on foot traffic from local customers rather than web visits from international shoppers to grow. Drivers mapped out unfamiliar routes and took wrong turns instead of using precise, voice-activated directions to travel. Cancer patients faced an uncertain diagnosis [...]