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The Future of Work
Access to Talent The modern workforce requires a flexible employment environment that allows workers to find opportunities that match their skills, interests, and availability.…
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Privacy and Security
TechNet’s top priorities include advancing data protection frameworks that are workable for companies that process data and consistent with reasonable consumer expectations. TechNet is…
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Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the algorithms that often support these technologies have generated significant interest among policymakers. As technological advances emerge,…
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Education and Workforce Development
With global economic leadership at stake, education and workforce development are more critical than ever. TechNet supports policies that help prepare our students to…
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Energy and Environment
TechNet supports policies that are technology-neutral and that foster and promote innovation in energy supply and sustainability. This allows companies to create, thrive, and…
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Financial Technology (Fintech)
TechNet promotes the banking and financial technology (fintech) sectors by removing regulatory barriers to financial access and literacy, economic growth, and job creation. TechNet…
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New Technologies
State legislatures, local jurisdictions, and courts across the country have reacted in different manners to the rise of new technologies and increased opportunities for…
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Future of Work
Access to Talent The modern workforce requires a flexible employment environment that allows workers to find opportunities that match their skills, interests, and availability.…
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Autonomous Vehicles and Connected Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicles Autonomous vehicles (AVs) enable tremendous societal benefits by improving road safety, increasing access to transportation for all, enhancing efficiency of goods movement,…
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Procurement
TechNet seeks to promote and support innovation, transparency, competition, cost effectiveness, and technology neutrality in technology procurement processes. As states consider procurement reforms and…
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Smart Infrastructure
In the near future, our infrastructure will blend traditional physical infrastructure (transportation and transit systems, buildings, pipes, power grids, concrete, and steel) with cyber infrastructure…
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Immigration
Federal inaction on immigration reform is undermining America’s economic and national security interests by stifling innovation, stunting job growth, and exacerbating ongoing skills gaps…
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Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformational technology that has the potential to revolutionize how we live and work and help us solve the most…
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Cybersecurity
In order to meet the cybersecurity needs of today’s increasingly interconnected digital world, policymakers and industry leaders must focus efforts on educating and training…
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Data Security
TechNet supports a strong federal data breach notification law establishing a robust set of uniform protections for all Americans. A national breach notification standard…
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Intellectual Property and Patent Reform
TechNet advocates for a healthy patent system that yields high-quality patents, promotes all forms of innovation, deters frivolous patent litigation, and compensates patent owners…
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Research and Development
Federal tax and budget policy must renew investments in private sector research and development (R&D) to ignite innovation, create jobs, and increase our global…
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High Growth Startups and Venture Capital
Startups, including venture-backed startups, are disproportionately responsible for the innovations that drive economic growth and job creation in the United States. In fact, startups…
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Education and Workforce Development
The United States is losing its competitive edge compared to countries like China due to its lack of focus on science, technology, engineering, and…
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Expanding Opportunity in the Innovation Economy
The technology industry is committed to promoting an inclusive workforce and nation that reflects the diversity of our customers and people. Policymakers should pursue…
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Expanding Internet Connectivity and Promoting a Healthy Internet Ecosystem
The internet is a vital tool for people’s access to information and empowerment. Broadband includes several high-speed transmission technologies such as cable, Wi-Fi, fiber…
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