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Progress Toward Practical Areas of Quantum Technology

Development of different quantum technologies is progressing at different speeds. Closely monitoring technological advancements in five key areas will be key to implementing quantum policy effectively.

Commentary by Hideki Tomoshige and Phillip Singerman — July 15, 2025

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Unlocking Financial Inclusion

The next wave of borderless and truly digital innovations will likely be driven by emerging technologies like AI and distributed ledger technology (DLT). Both technologies hold promise to transform the financial services industry.

Report by Romina Bandura, Madeleine McLean, and Esteban Cherquis — April 23, 2025

The EU AI Continent Action Plan

Will the EU “AI Continent Action Plan” reinvigorate European AI innovation? Dr. Laura Caroli breaks down the key elements of this framework to boost AI development and adoption across the continent and unpacks how it relates to other prominent EU AI initiatives.

Critical Questions by Laura Caroli — April 22, 2025

Growing the Mountain West Quantum Ecosystem

Discussions will explore the region’s assets and capabilities, the challenges and opportunities for small (and large) firms, as well as the need for improved cooperation across the emerging ecosystem. 

Event — April 17, 2025

The AI Policy Podcast

A New Vision for Advancing AI Governance with Andrew Freedman

Andrew Freedman, Chief Strategic Officer at Fathom, joins to discuss the origins and purpose of Fathom, key initiatives shaping AI policy around the country, and the current administrations approach to AI governance.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen — April 16, 2025

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The Limits of Chip Export Controls in Meeting the China Challenge

Export controls alone cannot substitute for comprehensive industrial and research policy measures necessary to ensure U.S. leadership in semiconductor design, production, and infrastructure.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell — April 14, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: Not Just Attracting But Retaining International STEM Students

While the United States remains the top destination for international students, a factor that has historically helped the country maintain a competitive edge, this advantage is increasingly at risk if U.S. STEM graduates are not retained in the newly competitive global market for high skills.

Newsletter by Julie Heng and Yutong Deng — April 11, 2025

A Partial Pause on Tariffs—Will the United States Choose Innovation Instead?

Navin Girishankar argues that the 90-day pause on the most expansive use of tariffs in a century offers an opportunity for U.S. policymakers to focus on the time- and stress-tested source of U.S. economic advantage—its ability to out-innovate at the technological frontier.

Commentary by Navin Girishankar — April 10, 2025