Lexington Institute
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Arlington, Virginia public policy think tank. Conducting research, publishing analysis, interacting with media, and engaging policymakers since 1998.
Lexington's @PaulSteidler discusses important issues on #AI and teens with @ErikRosalesNews on @EWTN
A recent report reveals that over 70% of teenagers use AI companions for personal advice, emotional support, and everyday decision-making. Paul Steidler, Senior Fellow at the Lexington Institute and a tech policy expert, shares what the Catholic Church teaches about AI.
A battle tank renaissance is taking place under President Donald J. Trump. Lexington CEO Merrick Carey discusses how @POTUS is working to ensure that the U.S. and its allies operate the most modern + effective tanks for decades at the link below @USArmy @AUSAorg…

“If you read an article and learn from it, you need to be able to use it without the complexity of contract negotiations.” Thank you @POTUS for saying what should be obvious: training on publicly available information is fair use and vital to US AI Dominance.
Important and clear messages on #AI Policy from @POTUS -- among the most important AI news of the day.
In remarks at Hill & Valley Forum moments ago @POTUS warns of dangers of state AI regulations and urges copyright fair use be applicable to AI training @theallinpod Speech ongoing here: whitehouse.gov/live/
A look at five especially important issues in the @WhiteHouse #AI Action Plan released this morning from Lexington’s @PaulSteidler @NIST @MKratsios47 @DavidSacks @HowardLutnick @SenateCommerce @HouseCommerce @CommerceGov @SenTedCruz lexingtoninstitute.org/five-things-to…

Just out, @WhiteHouse #AI Action Plan per official below. Full report at PDF here: whitehouse.gov/wp-content/upl…
Today, The White House has launched AI.Gov to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI. Grateful for @DavidSacks and @mkratsios47 for their dedication and commitment. President Trump is dedicated to driving innovation and competition to WIN the global AI race.…
ICYMI, a recap of the stunning developments last week re: @Microsoft #DoD #CloudComputing contracts being worked on by China-based engineers, prompt action by @SenTomCotton + @SecDef @PeteHegseth to end this + more that should be done @committeeonccp lexingtoninstitute.org/stunning-sudde…

ICYMI: Dan Goure @RCDefense piece discusses the Jones Act's vital role in restoring US maritime dominance so we stay a superpower. It sustains American jobs + ensures a U.S.-flagged fleet for military + homeland security @Trans_Inst @USNavy @USCG realcleardefense.com/articles/2025/…
Good to see this prompt and clear action by Secretary Hegseth.
Spot on Senator. Agree fully. Our team is already looking into this ASAP. Foreign engineers — from any country, including of course China — should NEVER be allowed to maintain or access DoD systems.
Major @CBSNews story on @JusticeATR Gail Slater getting strong pushback in administration re: #antitrust policies. Big related meeting on #mergers policy at White House today. Some questioning “whether President Trump’s policies are Slater’s priority” cbsnews.com/news/top-trump…