The 10th annual CEI Summit in Asheville has come to a close. Once a year we take a few days with our closest supporters and friends to dig into the ideas that drive everything we do, and this year’s gathering was no exception. Swipe through for a few highlights. Full photo album on Facebook. We hope to see you next year!
Did you know there's a second federal budget? No one votes on it, but everyone pays for it. CEI's Kent Lassman breaks down what Washington is really costing you, sharing insights from our latest Ten Thousand Commandments report. Link in bio to learn more.
What's the Toxic Congress?
AEI's Kevin Kosar talks about the idea of the Toxic Congress, the version of congress that is more interested in performance than governing. #freetheeconomy
Parents already have the tools to protect kids online. 📱
CEI’s Jessica Melugin explains why empowering parents, not new government mandates is the better approach.
Thanks so much to the House Science and Technology Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and Chairman McCormick for inviting me to testify at yesterday's hearing "Powering America’s AI Future: Assessing Policy Options to Increase Data Center Infrastructure" on behalf of CEI.
The Industrial Revolution transformed economies and societies: AI is set to do the same. CEI’s Jessica Melugin warns that America is at a critical moment. Innovation is accelerating, and the race for AI leadership is already underway. Falling behind could mean letting other countries, especially China, define the technology that shapes our future. The question isn’t if AI will change the world, but who will lead that change?
U.S. innovators are hampered by inconsistent state rules, holding back the country’s AI potential. Across the globe, China is advancing with a coordinated approach. To keep pace, American regulators must act thoughtfully and quickly, crafting policies that safeguard consumers and support AI breakthroughs. Link in bio to learn more.
The AI revolution is here. As states rush to regulate artificial intelligence, the U.S. risks creating a fragmented patchwork that slows innovation without improving safety. CEI’s Jessica Melugin explains why clear, nationwide rules are essential if America wants to lead the next technological revolution. #writethefuture
What’s on CEI staff’s bookshelves? As the new year begins, our staff share their favorite books and top recommendations, from policy and history to fiction and beyond.
Progress worth sharing: CEI’s Free to Prosper agenda offered 55 regulatory reform proposals across 15 policy areas. So far, 87 percent of proactive reforms have been introduced fully or in part in the 119th Congress. Learn more at cei.org/freetoprosper