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AI policy impacts startup competitiveness
In every corner of the economy, there is a flourishing ecosystem of startups building AI, building with AI, and using AI to better everyday tasks. Some startups are building their own machine learning models to perform specific tasks. Most startups, though, are leveraging foundation models—either by licensing from market leaders or accessing open source—to fine-tune and build unique products.
Engine releases 2026 Startup Agenda
Today, Engine published the 2026 Startup Policy Agenda, highlighting the policy issues coming up this year that will impact startups.
AI Essentials: The role of data centers in the AI ecosystem
If data and compute are integral to AI innovation, then the facilities that house those resources play an obvious central role and are essential to understand as well.
How 2025 state legislative sessions grew the AI patchwork and what it means for startups
Nearly all state legislatures adjourned for the year, and they took several notable steps impacting startups and AI, putting forward over 1000 bills related to the technology.
Startup News Digest 08/15/25
As states revisit AI rules, innovation advocates warn of unintended consequences
Startup News Digest 08/08/25
Court risks setting precedent for staggering damages in AI copyright case
Caught in the crossfire of the competition cases
This spring, antitrust enforcement agencies have been busy in the courtroom with cases that will impact far beyond the large tech company defendants.
Startup News Digest 05/16/25
Congress advances sweeping tax bills touching on R&D, AI, and more
Mapping the future: charting the AI ecosystem & a policy blueprint for startup success
Artificial intelligence is a foundational technology driving innovation in every corner of the economy.
The startup struggle with AI transparency laws
Lawmakers are advancing proposals that would require startups to disclose detailed information about their AI training data, specifically the sources and copyright status of the content used.
Startup News Digest 05/09/25
AI innovators need clarity, not uncertainty and legal threats
AI Essentials: What is a foundation model?
This blog continues our series called “AI Essentials,” which aims to bridge the knowledge gap surrounding AI-related topics. It discusses what a foundation model is, how startups are leveraging them to drive greater innovation in the AI ecosystem, and what policymakers need to keep in mind.
AI Essentials: Copyright and model training
This blog continues our series called “AI Essentials,” which aims to bridge the knowledge gap surrounding AI-related topics. It discusses copyright infringement and fair use when it comes to the inputs used in AI training and why these legal questions are critical for the AI ecosystem and startup innovation.