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Mission Statement

Tech Integrity Project works to protect the national security and economic competitiveness of the United States by preventing American Big Tech companies from helping our adversaries, particularly the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). We educate presidential candidates and the public on the troubling business practices of companies like Microsoft and Apple who have sold out to China—aiding and abetting the CCP to gain access to China’s market and reap profits.


The American people and our hard-fought freedoms are what enabled these companies to become the behemoths they are today. They should put our country first. Instead, Big Tech is helping China with artificial intelligence, giving trade secrets to the CCP, and selling sensitive technologies to Chinese firms who serve China’s military and commit human rights atrocities.


The stakes are too high. Whichever country wins the race to artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies will rule the 21st century. We can’t afford to have American companies threatening our security. We oppose Big Tech business practices that help China, and we support policies that would restrict and prevent this behavior.   

Logan Shine

Executive Director

Logan brings nearly a decade of political and government relations experience which he leverages to provide his clients with invaluable insight into the process.

 

He previously served as policy advisor and legislative liaison for Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg from 2018-2021. Logan had unparalleled access to the Iowa legislature and worked across party lines to secure bipartisan support for significant tax reform, workforce initiatives, education, broadband, and economic development programs.

 

Following his tenure in the Governor’s office, Logan joined a national company as Vice President of Government Affairs. He gained insight into what corporations look for – results. In this leadership role, Logan was instrumental in positioning the company to successfully compete and receive a multi-million dollar award from the State.

 

Logan earned a law degree from Drake University where he received a specialized certificate in Legislative Practice which has allowed him to build relationships in both the Legislative and Executive branches of government.

Geoffrey Cain

Policy Director

Geoffrey Cain is a technologist and author whose bestselling books cover the dangers of technology gone awry and the importance of protecting democracy.


His recent book, The Perfect Police State, investigated the surveillance industry in China, where AI and other technologies, many developed and delivered by American Big Tech companies, were used to take away 1.8 million people to concentration camps and create the world's most brutal police state. The book was cited for the 2021 Cornelius Ryan Award from the Overseas Press Club for best nonfiction book on international affairs.


As a congressional innovation fellow, he served as a senior technology policy advisor on the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs. He regularly testifies before Congress on the threats of China's technologies and gives news commentary on CNN, Bloomberg TV, Fox News, and NPR.



Cain holds an MA with distinction in Asian studies from the University of London and a BA from George Washington University.

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Op-ed: Thanks to AI, Apple’s China problem is only getting worse

By Stewart Crew • December 2, 2024
“For years, Tim Cook insisted Apple could change China from the inside. Instead, China changed Apple.” This is the cautionary tale explained in a new op-ed from TIP Policy Director Geoffrey Cain. For years, Apple has complied with demands of the Chinese government, collaborated with Chinese companies in research ventures, and increased its reliance on Chinese manufacturing—all in pursuit of higher sales in the country’s market. But Apple’s strategy has backfired. Apple is now one of the most China-dependent major U.S. companies. China has leveraged Apple’s innovations to advance its geopolitical goals while using the company to perpetuate its authoritarian aims. As artificial intelligence reshapes the technological landscape, America’s leading tech companies face a choice between their stated values and their pursuit of profits. You can read the full op-ed HERE . ### About Tech Integrity Project: The Tech Integrity Project works to protect the national security and economic competitiveness of the United States by preventing Big Tech companies from aiding America’s adversaries. The organization works to educate policymakers and the public about the problematic business activities of U.S. tech companies in China and other adversarial nations, including capital investment, overseas research, transfer of trade secrets, and selling access to sensitive technologies.

Commission Warns of Growing Chinese Tech Dominance

By Stewart Crew • November 21, 2024
Earlier this week, the U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission released their Annual Report to Congress. The report highlights how the United States and China are in strategic competition to dominate the global technological landscape and how American companies are helping China progress in key emerging technologies. Technological dominance is a priority for the Chinese government. One of the Commission’s key findings is that “The CCP is prioritizing research in key emerging technology areas such as AI, quantum technology, biotechnology, and batteries with the goal of becoming a world leader in science and technology,” and that President Xi is betting that such dominance will achieve China’s goal of becoming a superpower in the 21 st century. Technological leadership is key to global leadership. The commission found that “[China’s] rapid technological progress threatens U.S. economic and military leadership and may erode deterrence and stability in the Pacific, as well as tip the global balance of power.” American leadership is under threat. The Commission finds that the United States can claim leadership in artificial intelligence, for now, but China is making rapid progress. The Commission also finds that China is an “early leader” in quantum computing and is significantly ahead in advanced battery technology. TIP Policy Director Geoff Cain recently wrote an op-ed in The Hill on how Apple handed over key battery technology to Chinese electric vehicle champion BYD. American companies should play no role in China’s advancement with emerging technologies. The report unfortunately highlights some examples of how China has been able to advance in key emerging technologies thanks to cooperation with American firms: “Currently, both Microsoft and Amazon AWS operate cloud services in China, with Microsoft offering services under a wholly owned subsidiary of local company 21Vianet and AWS China partnering with local companies Sinnet and NWCD to offer data center services.” “An Amazon executive for Greater China reportedly stated in June 2024 that AWS “is committed to long-term investments in China, and will focus on offering generative artificial intelligence technology and helping Chinese enterprises in their digital transformation.” “Early gains in China’s AI models have been built on the foundations of U.S. technology” “A survey from Biotechnology Innovation Organization, a trade association, found that of 124 U.S. biotech companies that responded, 79 percent had at least one contract or product agreement with firms based in China or owned by China for services such as gene sequencing, data management, and conducting clinical trials” These are just a handful of examples where American corporate cooperation with China has supported their objective for technological superiority. TIP recently covered how Apple engaged in a billion dollar research endeavor with Chinese automaker BYD, advanced their battery technology. The Commission describes BYD as now being “a major player in the global EV market, dominating domestic and foreign firms in China’s EV market while surpassing Tesla in global sales of battery EVs in the last quarter of 2023.” ### Tech Integrity Project is dedicated to ending this collusion. Tech Integrity Project works to protect the national security and economic competitiveness of the United States by preventing Big Tech companies from aiding America’s adversaries. The organization works to educate policymakers and the public about the problematic business activities of U.S. tech companies in China and other adversarial nations, including capital investment, overseas research, transfer of trade secrets, and selling access to sensitive technologies. 
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