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Gary Shapiro
Ideas
A Checklist for Congress and the President in a Divided America
There are technologies waiting to be tapped as forces for good.
- By Gary Shapiro
Ideas
Why Our Government Leaders Must Take the Wheel on Self-Driving Vehicles in 2019—and How They Can Do it
Such vehicles will enable older adults, people with disabilities and people who are housebound to get around with greater ease.
- By Gary Shapiro
Ideas
12 Washington Leaders the Tech Community Needs
The tech community would be wise to focus on—and support accordingly—current and potential members of the House and Senate who have made a huge difference for the industry and U.S. innovation.
- By Gary Shapiro
Ideas
Driverless Cars: Here’s What the Obama Administration Should Do Next
On Dec. 4, President Barack Obama signed the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act, which plans for a future of driverless cars
- By Gary Shapiro
Ideas
Vetoed Drone Legislation the Right Step for Growing Industry
Drones may represent the ultimate in disruptive technology.
- By Gary Shapiro and Brian Wynne
Emerging Tech
A Broken Immigration System and Patent Trolls are Stifling Tech Innovation
An industry leader says Congress must address urgent policy issues.
- By Gary Shapiro
Digital Government
Commentary: It’s Time for Congress to Take on Patent Trolls
Unethical lawyers are draining the economy of billions of dollars every year.
- By Gary Shapiro
Emerging Tech
Op-Ed: Don’t Let Privacy Concerns Stifle Innovation
The Internet of Things could stoke the economy and improve lives, but not if it’s choked by new regulations.
- By Gary Shapiro
Digital Government
Commentary: Government Purchasing Power Should Encourage Innovation
The reforms proposed by Rep. Darrell Issa almost go far enough.
- By Gary Shapiro and Don Upson
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