Devin McCormick

Devin McCormick

Technology & Innovation Policy Analyst

devin@libertas.org

Devin McCormick is the Technology and Innovation Policy Analyst at Libertas Institute, where he applies his diverse experience spanning tech sector equity trading and advanced AI/ML solutions. Before joining Libertas as a policy analyst, Devin developed strategic technologies at the State Department and interned at the Libertas Institute during the 2024 legislative session.

A graduate of the School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) at UC San Diego, Devin holds a master’s degree that complements his bachelor’s in International Affairs from Florida State University. His academic and professional journey is further distinguished by his service as an Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve.

Driven by a commitment to integrate technology with sound policy, Devin joined Libertas to advocate for policies that harness technological innovations for societal benefit. Outside of his policy work, Devin enjoys staying active and exploring the great outdoors.

Devin McCormick's Articles

If states are serious about capitalizing on the AI revolution, they must do more than avoid bad policy – they must build a foundation that welcomes innovation.
Backed by strong public support and a strong economic need for greater energy abundance, Utah is staking its claim in the nuclear renaissance, positioning itself as a bold leader in energy.
Incidents like the accident in Draper shouldn’t derail progress on AV technology. They should prompt us to focus on improving these systems through further testing and innovation.
X has been flooded with posts of North Carolina residents thanking Apple for their life-saving tech, a testament to how tech innovation, when given the space to thrive, can transform into life saving tools.
If we want open-source AI models to thrive, collaboration to abound, and small businesses to flourish, we must ditch the suffocating grip of regulation, and let innovation flow.
In the end, the battle over AI isn’t just about who has the best chips; it’s about who has the best minds, the most advanced algorithms and the strongest strategies for protecting them.