Since Nov 2022, ChatGPT has grown to 800M weekly users. 28% of U.S. workers now use it on the job, with top uses in upskilling, writing, and programming. AI adoption is spreading fast—read more in the latest Council Insight: compete.org/2025/08/29/counc…
Big news from the Council on Competitiveness! J. Erik Fyrwald, CEO of IFF, is our new Chair. Plus: U.S.–Australia innovation, Brazil’s 7th Tech Showcase, and upcoming events in IN, PA & DC. Dive into it all in Compete Connect:
compete.org/2025/08/29/compe…
We are delighted to share great news: the @CompeteNow Board and Executive Committee unanimously elected Mr. J. Erik Fyrwald, CEO, @IFF, to serve as the Council on Competitiveness’ next Chair! Read @DWinceSmith’s welcome letter here:
compete.org/2025/08/28/welco…
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In our August #CompeteFellow Insight, Dr. Thomas A. Campbell warns of rising U.S. dependence on China for critical minerals and tools, and calls for a bold, coordinated strategy to restore America’s manufacturing autonomy. Read more here. compete.org/2025/08/19/natio…
At the New Mexico #CompeteConvo, @chadevans1019, Tracy Hartzler, Kathy Keith, James Holloway, and Dale Dekker explored what it would take to launch a 25-year strategy for growing innovation and sustained competitiveness in New Mexico.
Read more: compete.org/mapping-the-enab…
At the New Mexico #CompeteConvo, Lonnie Love, Jennifer Sinsabaugh, Rajinder Singh, Jeffrey Connor, & Mohan Karulkar discussed how New Mexico can become a national model for smart, secure, & inclusive manufacturing growth.
Check out their talk: compete.org/manufacturing-in…
At the New Mexico #CompeteConvo, Dr. Dan Stick outlined how universities, national laboratories, and private industry are working together to shape the future of quantum.
Learn more:
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At the New Mexico #CompeteConvo, Mr. David Kistin shared how @SandiaLabs is leveraging public-private partnerships, technology transfer, and regional engagement to turn federal R&D into jobs, businesses, and community prosperity.
Read more: compete.org/tech-talk-drivin…
Space innovation is creating new industries and reshaping life on Earth. At the New Mexico #CompeteConvo, Jerriann Garcia, Brad Clevenger, @RandyTTrask, Jeremy A. Raley, @GabeMounce, and @CDeRaad discussed the future of the space economy.
Read more: compete.org/the-new-space-ra…
At the New Mexico #CompeteConvo @DWinceSmith joined @NashPalaniswamy, Dr. Thom Mason, and Dr. Deborah Frincke to explore how New Mexico is emerging as a hub for quantum innovation.
Explore their discussion: compete.org/fireside-chat-th…
#AI has the potential to reshape the social and economic order but also creates national security challenges. At the New Mexico #CompeteConvo Will Tobey, @nickgenerous, Kevin Dixon, & Rebecca Jackson discussed the path to secure AI.
Check out their talk: compete.org/the-intersection…
At the New Mexico #CompeteConvo, @CullenJNRoth shared pioneering research to break down the three-dimensional structure of the human genome. This work has profound implications for #medicine, #agriculture, aging research, etc.
Read his insights here: compete.org/tech-talk-beyond…












