Information Technology and Innovation Foundation’s Post

📆 Thursday, September 12th: Representative Suzan DelBene will be joining the 2024 AR/VR Policy Conference as a keynote speaker! Check out the current agenda + register now ➡️ arvrpolicy.org #ARVR24 #ARVRpolicy

💻 EVENT: Join us next Thursday, August 29 at 12:00 PM EDT for a webinar exploring the positive potential of #technological #innovation to transform #society for the better by increasing #accessibility for all. Learn more and register today! https://lnkd.in/erCCuFvh Speakers: - Alex Ambrose, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (moderator) - Scott Code, MBA, LeadingAge - Kai Frazier, Kai XR - Brian Switzer, The Carroll Center for the Blind Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/erCCuFvh Background: Strides in new and #emerging #technologies such as augmented and virtual reality (#ARVR) have led to positive advancements across many sectors that have increased accessibility for all users. #Healthcare providers leverage ARVR technology to improve physical and mental health outcomes for patients in #therapy, surgical planning, #training, and more. In #education, AR/VR can create individualized learning for students of every skill level. For users in historically underserved and under-represented groups, #immersive technology is helping shape the future of building #community. And for users with mobility impairments, immersive technology can open new doors for experiences and activities that would otherwise be impossible. What #innovations in #tech are there for those with vision impairments and limited mobility? How can immersive technology help elderly users better socialize with others and enable caregivers to improve outcomes?

📅 September 18: Can China Innovate? China is pouring billions into R&D to become the de facto global leader in innovation and production, the big question looms: Can it innovate like the West, or is it still playing catch-up? Register now ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gUDP46An

📣 TOMORROW: Thursday, August 29, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT Join Alex Ambrose, Scott Code (LeadingAge), Kai Frazier (Kai XR), and Brian Switzer (Carroll Center) for a discussion about emerging tech and the future of accessibility. Registration below ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/erCCuFvh

China’s semiconductor value chain highlights the nation’s uneven progress. While it’s making headway in chip design and legacy nodes, it's still years behind leaders in cutting-edge fabs & tools for lithography. #ChipsRace Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYNb_E8T

In the words of Judge Mehta, Google is what it is today because it has “innovated consistently, and made shrewd business decisions.” Hopefully courts will ensure that this antitrust case doesn’t end up hindering Google from continuing to do just that.

🚨 NEW: China’s relentless drive and strategic investments in #AI, indicate that it is only a matter of time before it matches or surpasses the U.S. capabilities in the field. We explain in our latest report ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gaFR-c2m

Announcing Panel #5 at the 2024 ARVR Policy Conference! ⚕️ Featuring Anne Bailey (Strategic Initiatives Lab), Adam Cargill (MediView XR), and Susan Persky (NIH). Details + registration ➡️ arvrpolicy.org #ARVR24 #ARVRpolicy

Trust is key to #globaltrade, but the Internet adds challenges. #APEC should focus on digital IDs and content provenance tools to enhance trust and secure the digital economy. Daniel Castro explains in our latest commentary ⬇️