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Constitutional Barriers to Social Media Regulation - Disruptive Competition Project A landmark ruling has reshaped lawmakers’ ability to regulate social media. On March 31, the Western District of Arkansas case NetChoice v. Griffin clarified

A landmark ruling has reshaped lawmakers’ ability to regulate #SocialMedia. The opinion demonstrates the need to carefully consider constitutional protections when attempting to regulate social media. project-disco.org/privacy/cons...

How to Finalise the GPAI Code: A Test of Europe’s Commitment to AI Innovation - Disruptive Competition Project The European Commission’s AI Office recently released the third draft of the Code of Practice for Providers of General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Models – the last one subject to stakeholder feedback. Unfortun...

The European Commission’s #AI Office recently released the third draft of the Code of Practice for Providers of General-Purpose AI Models. Unfortunately, the measures in this draft remain concerning.

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Why Encryption Matters - Disruptive Competition Project Living in the world today practically necessitates a strong connection to digital services. While it is still possible to go through life without doing

This hearing underscores the importance of #Encryption. Encryption is vital for safeguarding data and securing the digital systems we depend on. project-disco.org/privacy/why-...

Salt Typhoon: Securing America’s Telecommunications from State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks - United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability

LIVE: The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform holds a hearing on state-sponsored cyber attacks. oversight.house.gov/hearing/salt...

Judge Boudin’s Copyright Legacy - Disruptive Competition Project Judge Michael Boudin, who served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for nearly thirty years, passed away on March 24, 2025. His obituaries

Judge Michael Boudin, who served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for nearly thirty years, recently passed away. Judge Boudin's influence can be seen in the heavy reliance of #SCOTUS in Google v. Oracle on his concurrence in Lotus v. Borland. project-disco.org/intellectual...

"Missing The Mark" - How Antitrust Remedies Should Address Specific Competition Concerns - Disruptive Competition Project Enforcement of antitrust laws is based on more than just investigating whether companies have engaged in anticompetitive behavior. An equally important aspect

#Antitrust enforcement is most effective and fair when regulators are transparent about their objectives and describe how proposed interventions in the marketplace will promote #competition rather than hinder it. Anything less is just missing the mark. project-disco.org/competition/...

Scholars Agree Opinion in Thomson Reuters v. Ross Should Be Disregarded - Disruptive Competition Project A Third Circuit appeals court judge sitting by designation in Delaware district court recently issued a controversial opinion in Thomson Reuters v. Ross, with holdings on copyright and fair use that c...

A Third Circuit appeals court judge sitting by designation in Delaware district court recently issued a controversial opinion in Thomson Reuters v. Ross, with holdings on #Copyright and #FairUse that conflict with established precedent. buff.ly/4h4fIF1 #FairUseWeek

The Implications of Oracle v. Rimini for Generative AI - Disruptive Competition Project The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit just issued a decision that on its surface appears to be a straightforward interpretation of the Copyright Act

Before you go on break read up on the latest case that impacts the future of #AI! The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit just issued a decision that likely will have far-reaching implications for generative artificial intelligence systems. buff.ly/4gpY3I2

Recapping the State-Level AI Policy Boom in 2024 - Disruptive Competition Project In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage in legislative discussions across the United States, reflecting the rapid growth of this

From ensuring transparency in AI-generated content to regulating advanced applications like deepfakes and digital replicas, state governments sought to tackle the opportunities and challenges posed by this technology. Learn more here: buff.ly/49xTKb5

In 2024, #AI took center stage in legislative discussions across the United States, reflecting the rapid growth of this transformative technology.

Balancing EU Digital Regulation: How the New Commission Can Boost Tech Competitiveness - Disruptive Competition Project During the previous mandate, EU lawmakers introduced a wave of digital rules aimed at regulating the bloc’s tech sector. While most were (at least initially) well-intentioned, this regulatory surge no...

The European Commission’s ‘Better Regulation’ framework has failed to deliver so far, a major overhaul is needed to reduce regulatory burdens and promote #innovation. Rather than new regulations, policymakers must focus on refining and enhancing existing frameworks. buff.ly/3D09ffT

Digital Markets Act Enforcement at a Crossroads: Avoiding Overreach and Ensuring Progress - Disruptive Competition Project The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is creating unprecedented shifts in Europe’s online economy and the wider digital sphere. The DMA designates certain large digital companies as ‘gatekeepers’ – who face a...

The Digital Markets Act (#DMA) is creating unprecedented shifts in Europe’s online economy and the wider digital sphere. With the incoming European Commission soon taking office, we are now looking at a new stage for DMA implementation: one where the outcomes are uncertain. buff.ly/3ZBJ4E3

CCIA 2024 State Online Safety Landscape - CCIA

Check out the latest State landscape from @ccianet diving deep into this issue ccianet.org/library/ccia...

The Evolving Landscape of Content Moderation: A Recap on the Influence of Online Safety Legislation - Disruptive Competition Project Moderating digital content, particularly to shield children from potentially harmful material, has become a complex and ongoing challenge for state lawmakers.

Moderating #Digital content, particularly to shield children from potentially harmful material, has become a complex and ongoing challenge for state lawmakers. buff.ly/4ggPEqe