ARLINGTON, VA – Jan. 24, 2025 – The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®: 

“President Trump’s executive orders this week on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital financial technologies reflect what we’ve said for years: that America must lead the world on these and other vital emerging technologies. 

“We look forward to working with Michael Kratsios, President Trump’s nominee to serve as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and with David Sacks, the President’s Special Advisor for AI & Crypto. 

“We also look forward to working with Congress on a comprehensive and balanced national AI policy and regulatory framework, consistent with the principles that we released in 2023. To ensure our economic future, America must lead on emerging technologies; CTA stands ready to help policymakers make that happen.”  

About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®:   

As North America’s largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world’s leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech.  

About CES®:    

CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9, 2026, in Las Vegas. Learn more at CES.tech and follow CES on social.