Think tank · Policy · Washington, DC · Est. 2006
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) is a Washington, DC–based, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and educational institute focused on science, technology, productivity, competitiveness, and innovation policy. ITIF’s mission is to formulate, evaluate, and promote policy solutions that accelerate innovation and boost productivity to spur growth, opportunity, and progress.
ITIF’s work is organized through multiple policy centers, including the Center for Data Innovation, Center for Clean Energy Innovation, Schumpeter Project on Competition Policy, Center for Life Sciences Innovation, Hamilton Center on Industrial Strategy, and the Aegis Project for Defending U.S. Tech Leadership, plus Canadian and Korean competitiveness affiliates. A defining operational feature of ITIF is the combination of (1) thematic policy research and (2) “knowledge base” style tools—such as the Non-Tariff Attack Tracker, Tech Policy To-Do List, and Technology Explainers—that package analysis into structured, frequently updated resources intended for policymakers and staff. In 2026, ITIF moved into a new leadership phase: Daniel Castro officially became President, succeeding founder Robert D. Atkinson.
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Please join ITIF for an important policy conference on what U.S. policymakers must do to prevent America from suffering a catastrophic defeat in its techno-economic-trade war with China. At stake are vital production capabilities in the advanced, traded-sector industries that pro
Immersive Technology in the Classroom: Making Sense of Immersive XR in EducationJoin the XR Association (XRA) and ITIF for a webinar discussing the real-world impact of immersive technology on teaching and learning—including how extended reality can deliver value for institutions, educators, and students.
Korean Competition Policy and the Stakes for the US-Korea RelationshipJoin ITIF for a panel discussion with international experts on a forthcoming report analyzing a decade of previously uncompiled KFTC enforcement data, what its findings mean for U.S.–Korea economic relations, and how policymakers in both countries should respond.
Congress Should Fix USF, Not Just Save It, Says ITIFFollowing the ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit that the Universal Service Fund's administrative structure violates federal law, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) released the following statement from Joe Kane, ITIF’s director of br
Calibrating the Right Policy Response to the AI-Driven Memory Chip ShortageAs AI demand drives memory chip prices to more than triple in 2026, Washington should resist short-term fixes that pick who gets scarce supply or deepen reliance on Chinese producers and instead expand U.S. memory production capacity for the long term.
The 2026 US-India Subnational Innovation Competitiveness IndexFor policymakers to bolster regional competitiveness in the global economy, they first must know where they stand. This report—coauthored by ITIF and the Institute for Competitiveness, India—benchmarks the 87 regions of India and the United States using 12 commonly available indi
Comments to NIST Regarding Modernizing the National Vulnerability Database in the Age of AINIST should modernize the NVD by expanding automation, improving coordination with CISA, and adopting more reliable product‑identification and data‑ingestion systems that support machine‑speed defense.
Backlash to Flock Cameras Is a Trust Issue, Not a Tech IssueAt its core, the backlash against Flock has little to do with automated license plate readers. Instead, amid growing opposition to AI and federal law enforcement, Flock cameras have suffered from being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Podcast: Competition and Innovation, With Jack NicastroJack Nicastro sat down with Richard Morrison to discuss antitrust law, the consumer welfare standard, how to be an entrepreneur, and the human value of economic growth.
Regulating the Conversation: The U.S. Landscape for AI Chatbot Legislation WebinarAlex Ambrose speaks about chatbot legislation at a webinar hosted by the Future of Privacy Forum.
European Courts Set a Dangerous Precedent for Platform LiabilityA German court held Meta liable for fraudulent third-party ads based on how its algorithms rank content, potentially expanding platform liability under the EU’s Digital Services Act. Instead of discouraging platforms from using these algorithms, policymakers should preserve knowl
Fact of the Week: AI Infrastructure Could Draw $10.3 Trillion in U.S. Investment Through 2032The United States could pour an estimated $10.3 trillion into the infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence between 2025 and 2032.
ITIF issued a statement criticizing the scope of the European Commission’s proposed EU KIDS ACT and arguing it would impose cross-category restrictions on children’s access to online services.
Ratepayer Protection Act Should Apply to All Large Electricity Users, Not Just Data Centers, Says Center for Data InnovationFollowing House passage, ITIF’s Center for Data Innovation argued the Ratepayer Protection Act should apply uniformly to all large electricity users (100 MW+), not only data centers.
ITIF Welcomes Patrick Grady as Head of European TechITIF announced the hiring of Patrick Grady to lead its European tech work.
California's New Social Media Law Bans Access, Not Addictive Design, Says ITIFITIF criticized California’s children’s online safety legislation package (including AB 1709), arguing it effectively restricts access rather than targeting specific harms.
An EU-wide Social Media Ban is the Wrong Approach to Protecting Kids Online, Says ITIFITIF responded to French President Emmanuel Macron’s letter urging an EU-wide ban for children under 15 from social media.
Sanders-Casar AI Ban Would Sacrifice American Innovation and Competitiveness, Says ITIFITIF issued a statement arguing that banning advanced AI would undermine U.S. innovation and competitiveness and give China a strategic advantage.