Adam Thierer

Washington, D.C., United States

Innovation Policy Analyst at R Street Institute

innovation policy analyst at @RSI. Author of Permissionless Innovation (2016) & Evasive Entrepreneurs (2020).

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AI Regulatory Moratorium: A Compendium of Perspectives

4 weeks ago | medium.com | Adam Thierer

[Last updated 5/30/25]Congress is currently considering a moratorium on state and local artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. The proposed federal AI moratorium is currently part of a budget reconciliation bill that has passed the House of Representatives and will next be considered by the U.S. Senate.
1,000 AI Bills: Time for Congress to Get Serious About Preemption

1 month ago | lawfaremedia.org | Kevin Frazier |Adam Thierer

The United States is approaching a troubling technology policy milestone: One thousand artificial intelligence (AI) bills have already been introduced just over four months into 2025. This means almost eight new AI-related bills have been introduced every day this year. Compared with previous technologies, this represents an unprecedented level of policymaker interest in a technology that has not yet even been widely used by most Americans—at least not in a substantive fashion.
America Shouldn’t Let China Win the AI Race

1 month ago | theepochtimes.com | Keegan McBride |Adam Thierer

CommentaryHidden behind the United States’ strategy in the unfolding trade war, tariffs, and rapid restructuring of the world’s economic system lie two uncomfortable truths. First, rapid artificial intelligence (AI) advancements are redefining the world’s digital future.
America Can Still Lose the AI Race

2 months ago | realcleardefense.com | Keegan McBride |Adam Thierer

America Can Still Lose the AI Race the U.S. and its allies are increasing the world’s awareness about the risks linked to using Chinese AI models Read Full Article »
America Can Still Lose the AI Race

2 months ago | realcleardefense.com | Keegan McBride |Adam Thierer

Hidden behind the United States’ strategy in the unfolding trade war, tariffs, and rapid restructuring of the world’s economic system lie two uncomfortable truths. First, rapid artificial intelligence (AI) advancements are redefining the world’s digital future.
R Street Institute

2 months ago | rstreet.org | Adam Thierer

Testimony Adam Thierer Testimony, Hearing on “DeepSeek: A Deep Dive” VIDEO SUBMITTED STATEMENT OF ADAM THIERER RESIDENT SENIOR FELLOW, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION R STREET INSTITUTE BEFORE THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY SUBCOMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HEARING ON “DEEPSEEK: A DEEP DIVE” APRIL 8, 2025 Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, and members of the subcommittee: Thank you for the invitation to participate in this important hearing. My name is Adam...
How state AI regulations threaten innovation, free speech, and knowledge creation

2 months ago | eternallyradicalidea.com | Dean Ball |Greg Lukianoff |Adam Thierer

Picture a world where, rather than simply punishing a bigot for discriminating against a couple on the basis of race, the authorities target the local library instead. See, when they did an investigation, the authorities noticed the bigot had checked out a number of books that clearly inspired and informed his actions. As a result, they decided the library must be punished for providing them.
Lawfare Daily: Adam Thierer on the AI Regulatory Landscape

2 months ago | lawfaremedia.org | Kevin Frazier |Adam Thierer |Jen Patja

Kevin Frazier is an AI Innovation and Law Fellow at UT Austin School of Law and Contributing Editor at Lawfare . Adam Thierer is a senior fellow for the Technology & Innovation team at the R Street Institute. Jen Patja is the editor and producer of the and .
Opinion: AI Laws Should Empower Innovation, Not Stifle It

Mar 28, 2025 | govtech.com | Adam Thierer

New developments in Virginia and Texas signal that the debate over artificial intelligence (AI) policy could be turning in a more positive, pro-innovation direction in the states. Less than three months into the year, an astonishing 900-plus AI-related legislative proposals — roughly 12 per day — have already been introduced. Most seek to impose new regulations on algorithmic systems. This represents an unprecedented level of regulatory interest in any emerging technology.
China's AI innovations create a wake-up call for the US

Mar 23, 2025 | thehill.com | Adam Thierer

The hottest artificial intelligence (AI) innovation news of 2025 is coming out of China, with cutting-edge products like DeepSeek R1 and Manus creating a modern “Sputnik moment” and “wake-up call” for the United States, which was previously thought to be well ahead of the world. This means the governance choices made next will have profound ramifications for American innovation, competitiveness and geopolitical security.