Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)

ITI and its members stand ready to work with the incoming Trump-Vance Administration to advance a policy roadmap that reaps technology's benefits. We recently published the tech industry’s recommendations to enable innovation to flourish, foster U.S. economic growth, and safeguard American prosperity Read more about how the right policy approach can ensure all Americans benefit from advances in innovation: https://lnkd.in/ebYrx64Y

ITI is a committed facilitator and advocate for privacy rules that protect and empower European businesses and consumers. In ITI’s recommendations to the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union, we encourage the adoption of pro-innovation privacy principles to ensure developers have adequate access to data to train the AI models of the future. Read ITI’s full recommendations to the Polish Presidency here: https://lnkd.in/eA9v8GN6

ITI issued the following reaction from President and CEO Jason Oxman on the Biden Administration’s announcement of a Section 301 investigation into China's policies related to foundational #semiconductors: https://lnkd.in/ecEFJihv.

NEW: ITI member Texas Instruments and the U.S. Department of Commerce finalized an award agreement of up to $1.6 billion in direct funding to support the construction of three state-of-the-art 300mm wafer fabs in Texas and Utah—advancing U.S. #semiconductor manufacturing, innovation, and supply chain resilience. Learn more about this impactful milestone: https://lnkd.in/gHSVPAX8   #CHIPSandScienceAct #Semiconductors #Innovation

📢 The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded ITI member SK hynix up to $458M under the CHIPS and Science Act to advance U.S. semiconductor innovation. This funding supports a $3.87B investment in West Lafayette, Indiana to build a memory packaging plant and an advanced packaging R&D facility in partnership with Purdue University. The project will create 1,000+ new jobs and strengthen the U.S. AI hardware supply chain. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4mmTFwY

JUST IN: ITI is calling on the incoming Trump-Vance Administration to prioritize government technology modernization to successfully cut waste and optimize government operations.  In our new memo to the Department of Government Efficiency, we outline how leveraging innovation can: ✅ Deliver better services to Americans. ✅ Reduce wasteful spending. ✅ Strengthen cybersecurity. ✅ Enhance U.S. technological leadership on the global stage.   As the U.S. navigates a competitive global landscape, modern technology isn’t just a tool—it’s essential to a smarter and more efficient government that can provide quality services to its people.    📄 Explore our full recommendations: https://lnkd.in/d39KHrgA

NEW: The European Data Protection Board’s (EDPB) published its opinion on the use of personal data for #AI models, which can set a precedent for how European #Data Protection Authorities interpret and apply the #GDPR to certain aspects of AI development and use.     In #TechWonk, ITI Policy Director Marco Leto Barone called on European Data Protection Authorities to adopt a pro-innovation, balanced, and risk-based approach in applying the EDPB's opinion. Read Marco’s analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eE_SA-8m

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  The Bipartisan U.S. House AI Task Force’s report reflects an important bipartisan effort to advance American leadership in AI #innovation. In a new statement, ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman urges the 119th Congress to build on this work.   The report addresses key topics, including government #AI use, national security, workforce readiness, and energy investments for #data centers. It also highlights the need for sector-specific policies in health care and financial services and advocates for legislation to establish the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR), which would drive innovation and support small businesses. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eH3hRWvb 

🇪🇺 NEW: The Iatest edition of the ITI Insights: Europe Focus Newsletter is now live! Click below to get the scoop on recent tech policy developments from ITI's #EU team. ⬇️🇪🇺 #innovation #newsletter #EUpolicy #techpolicy