Government needs to do more to encourage innovation, America's first chief technology officer has been told.
The message was given to Aneesh Chopra as he visited the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
While being applauded for recognising the importance of technology to help the economy, Mr Chopra was also chided.
"When it comes to innovation there's a lot the government can do, and there's a lot they should not do," said consumer industry head Gary Shapiro.
Original Article: BBC News - Governments stifle hi-tech innovation, says trade group
