Poll: Concerns About U.S. Tech Leadership
Intel and Newsweek released a joint survey Monday that examined public attitudes toward technology's role in the world's economy and found that many, including those polled in the United States, believe technological innovation is key to economic prosperity. The survey, conducted online between Sept. 28-Oct. 13, of 4,800 adults in Britain, China, Germany and the United States found that many doubt the United States can maintain its current technological leadership. In fact, 63 percent of Chinese believe China will overtake the U.S. lead in technology in the next three decades. At the same time, three out of four Americans surveyed agreed that technological innovation will be more important in the next 30 years but many doubt that Americans can maintain its technological edge. The survey found that 82 percent said the United States is lagging behind other countries in the quality of K-12 math and science education.
When asked how U.S. policymakers should translate these concerns into action, Intel Vice President of Global Public Policy Peter Cleveland said in an interview that "I think were trying to make a case for innovation." Among the policies that can help the United States maintain its innovation edge include permanently extending and increasing the research and development tax credit, he said. "We've fallen behind other countries," Cleveland said. "If the tax laws are not as beneficial here than that R and D will go elsewhere." In addition, he cited the need for increased investment in science, technology, engineering and math education, also known as STEM, and immigration laws that allow talented foreign nationals who graduate from U.S. universities to stay here. Many of these issues will be discussed at an innovation economy conference Intel is hosting in Washington Nov. 30-Dec. 1 featuring key Obama administration and congressional officials as well as business representatives.
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