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The Center for Data Innovation conducts independent research and formulates public policies to enable data-driven innovation in the public and private sector.

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The U.S. can’t lead in AI if every state writes its own rules.

Federal preemption creates a single, clear framework that protects consumers, supports innovation, and keeps America competitive.

Daniel Castro answers 15 FAQs showing why common objections don’t hold up.👇
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November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
President Trump’s new Genesis Mission marks a major national effort to accelerate scientific discovery with AI.

The Center's Hodan Omaar highlights the unified push to speed breakthroughs that strengthen U.S. prosperity, security, and public benefit.

Full statement:
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November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The EU’s new Digital Omnibus aims to simplify digital rules, but unless it confronts its flawed regulatory model, Europe will keep tweaking at the margins instead of enabling true digital innovation.

Read our full statement⤵️
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November 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
French President Macron & German Chancellor Merz called for greater European Digital Sovereignty at today’s Franco-German Summit.

Our statement:
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November 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act sounds like a step toward transparency—but its vague criteria could create confusion, mislead policymakers, & stigmatize AI adoption.

Our latest commentary:
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November 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Senator Blackburn claims Google’s AI defamed her and showed political bias—but the facts tell a different story.

Oversight matters, but shutting down innovation isn’t the answer.

Daniel Castro explains:
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November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The EU shouldn’t block capable firms from competing in financial data services.

The success of the Financial Data Access (FiDA) framework depends on fair access, innovation, and consumer choice—not protectionism.

Policy Analyst Matthew Kilcoyne's latest:
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November 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Today, the EU Commission unveiled the Apply AI Strategy to expand AI use in industry and government—but without fixing restrictive regulations, Europe risks falling further behind.

Read Director Daniel Castro's statement:
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October 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
California’s SB 7 would restrict how employers use AI, piling on duplicative rules that slow innovation, limit opportunities, & expose businesses to lawsuits. Instead of red tape, California should lead in responsible AI adoption.

Director Daniel Castro explains in his latest:
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October 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
President Trump’s new AI Action Plan confronts regulatory hurdles, accelerates deployment, and empowers workers to lead in the AI age.

Senior Policy Manager Hodan Omaar explains👇
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July 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
President Trump’s new AI executive orders back up his administration’s push for U.S. AI leadership with concrete action:

▶️Accelerating infrastructure
▶️Promoting trustworthy models
▶️Boosting exports

Read our full statement from Senior Policy Manager Hodan Omaar 👇
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July 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The new AI Action Plan signals a major shift in U.S. strategy to lead the global AI race.

But Americans need to see real-world benefits: lower energy bills, better healthcare, and more.

Read our full statement ⤵️
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July 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The U.S. was right to let Nvidia & AMD sell second-tier chips to China. These chips comply with export rules and aren't cutting-edge. Blocking them would hurt U.S. firms, not national security.

Director Daniel Castro explains ⤵️
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July 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Allowing Nvidia to resume H20 chip sales to China is a welcome course correction. The administration should balance national security with policies that let U.S. companies stay competitive.

Read our full statement 👇
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July 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The Senate’s vote to remove the AI moratorium is a huge setback.

To stay competitive globally, Congress should act quickly to create a unified AI framework that balances oversight with growth.

Read our full statement⤵️
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July 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
At #GLOBSEC2025, Director Daniel Castro joined global experts to discuss the diffusion of #AI across sectors—and how democratic nations can lead with #innovation, trust, and competitiveness.
June 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Banning data-driven pricing risks confusing fair personalization with harm—raising costs for price-sensitive consumers.

A smarter path:
✔️ Enforce consumer laws
✔️ Pass privacy rules
✔️ Clarify pricing norms

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June 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The UK govt finally unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, demonstrating its full commitment to an AI-driven economy. 🇬🇧

Our statement from Head of Digital Policy, UK & EU Ayesha Bhatti ⤵️
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January 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Moonshot AI's $3.3B valuation reflects its success with the Kimi chatbot.

With its 2M-character processing, Kimi is redefining the AI landscape.

Learn more about Moonshot AI in our latest commentary 👇
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January 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The DOJ's proposed remedies for Google's antitrust case, including divesting Chrome and Android, could significantly impact U.S. AI competitiveness.

Our latest piece from @danielcastro.bsky.social ⤵️
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January 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The House AI Task Force has just released its final comprehensive report on how lawmakers should address #AI, providing the most coherent path yet for a unified U.S. approach to AI.

Our full statement on the report ⤵️
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December 17, 2024 at 5:18 PM
As privacy advocates fuel fears and mistrust about data sharing, data is increasingly siloed in America, which is hindering the country’s social and economic progress. datainnovation.org/2023/09/over...
September 25, 2023 at 8:07 PM
If policymakers force lessons from Oppenheimer on AI advancements, then it's only fair that they should apply the same principle to Barbie! Read our latest blog to find out why: https://datainnovation.org/2023/07/no-we-arent-in-an-oppenheimer-moment-for-ai/
July 28, 2023 at 5:13 PM