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Department of Labor Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling sat down with NetChoice's Steve DelBianco to discuss how states are using apprenticeship to train workers for AI infrastructure and tech jobs of the future.

President & CEO of @nctaitv.bsky.social Cory Gardner addressed the crowd at State of the Net about how AI is helping connect Americans around the country with high-speed internet and urged Congress to keep investing in AI infrastructure. #SOTN26

Who's responsible for how AI engines act?

Our panelists examined emerging approaches to AI liability across domains: from autonomous vehicles and medical diagnostics to agentic systems that operate with varying degrees of independence.

"Local journalism is the backbone of our media ecosystem."

In her keynote address, @agomezfcc.bsky.social spoke about the rapid consolidation of media ownership and what it means for how Americans consume their news.

Fun Fact: @repaprildelaney.bsky.social attended the very first State of the Net. Now in it's 22nd year, Rep. McClain Delaney is back — but this time as a speaker — discussing how Congress is tackling tech policy on Captiol Hill.

The 22nd annual State of the Net Conference kicked off this morning with keynote speaker Arpan Sura, Chief AI Officer at the FCC! #SOTN26

Confession: I appropriated the @SOTN theme ""More Than Meets the AI" from last year's @ILPFoundry's Trivia Night. @CenDemTech's won "Best Team Name" with it. CDT won again this year with "Love A(I)sland USA." Expect that to be your 2027 SOTN theme! #sotn26

We’re excited to announce that
@scottwiener.bsky.social and Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling will keynote State of the Net on February 9! Join us for a timely conversation on AI policy and the future of work.
Register today to join us in person or online: sotn2026.eventbrite.com

🚨 Watch Live at Noon. "Tech Policy in 2026: Congressional 2nd Session Preview"
📅 Wed. Jan. 28
⏰ 12 pm
📍 Rayburn House Office Building
📺 Video bit.ly/techpolicy2026
@asad09.bsky.social @lehogg.bsky.social @netchoice.bsky.social

We're excited to announce that FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty and NCTA President and CEO Cory Gardner will keynote #SOTN2026! Be there February 9th.
Register today to join us in person or online: sotn2026.eventbrite.com

We're excited to announce our first keynote speakers for #SOTN2026! Join us to hear from @ArielleRoth and @agomezfcc.bsky.social
Register today to join us in person or online: sotn2026.eventbrite.com

⚡ We're excited to announce the first round of Lightning Talk speakers at SOTN '26! Take a look at our speakers, and what topics they'll dive into here: www.stateofthenet.org/lightning-ta...

🔋 Inside Tuesday’s AI–Energy Congressional Briefing: With data centers, AI energy needs, and affordability in the headlines, our AI Energy experts laid out the key issues.➡️
📺 Watch youtu.be/Pe3LhB6yQTw
📝 Read www.netcaucus.org/wp-content/u...
🎧 Listen netcaucus.org/listen/

🔋 Interested in AI & energy. We're briefing Congress on "The Future of AI: Securing Energy for Innovation" on Tuesday at 12 pm. Watch live or join us in Rayburn. RSVP luma.com/g085y0ln
📅 Tues. Dec. 9
⏰ 12 pm
📍 Rayburn House Office Building
📺 bit.ly/aienergyinno...

State of the Net is coming — and Early Bird tickets are live until Dec 19! If you’re joining us Feb 9, 2026, now’s the time to lock in the lowest price.

🎟️ Register now before prices jump #SOTN2026
www.eventbrite.com/e/state-of-t...

Got something to say? 🌟 Send in your lightning talk proposals by December 1st for a chance to deliver a talk at #SOTN2026. See FAQs for details. www.stateofthenet.org/sotn-26/ligh...

🚨 Early Bird registration is now open for the 22nd annual State of the Net.

Mark your calendars for February 9th, 2026, and save your spot while early bird prices are in effect:
eventbrite.com/e/state-of-t...

If you missed it C-SPAN covered our panel "Rethinking The FCC’s Video Regulations In The Age Of Streaming."
We've posted the video, audio, and transcript.
📺 youtu.be/LUV6LqD_HjU
📝 netcaucus.org/wp-content/u...
🔈https://netcaucus.org/listen/
#FCCVideo #Streaming

Daniel Cochrane from the Heritage Foundation argues the FTC’s inquiry is about protecting everyday Americans, and pushing for transparency and due process in content moderation. #FTC #OnlineSpeech
Full video/audio here 👇 5/
www.netcaucus.org/event/online...

Why does Section 230 matter for free speech? Jenna Leventoff from @aclu.org breaks it down—and explains why the ACLU sees it as a cornerstone of online expression. #Section230 #OnlineSpeech
Full video/audio here 👇 4/
www.netcaucus.org/event/online...

@lehogg.bsky.social unpacks concerns around user empowerment, competition, and the push for regulation—from the FTC to KOSA and COPPA 2.0. #OnlineSafety #OnlineSpeech
Full video/audio here 👇 3/
www.netcaucus.org/event/online...

How did Section 230 come to be—and why does it still matter? Chris Marchese from @netchoice.bsky.social explores its origins and lasting impact on online speech. #Section230 #OnlineSpeech
Full video/audio here 👇 2/
www.netcaucus.org/event/online...

🚨 THREAD: What does is mean to preserve online expression in the digital age? Here are 4 key takeaways from our Hill Briefing, “The Future of Online Expression In The Trump Era: Freedom vs Regulation” #OnlineSpeech
Full video/audio here 👇 1/
www.netcaucus.org/event/online...

Join us: The Future of Online Expression In The Trump Era: Freedom vs Regulation" lunch with @ashkhen.bsky.social, Jenna Leventoff @aclu.org, Chris Marchese @netchoice.bsky.social, @lehogg.bsky.social
@fai.bsky.social.
📅 Wed, April 23
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Rayburn Building & Online
✉️ RSVP lu.ma/o51ptz6j

The new co-chairs of the Congressional App Challenge in the House for the 119th Congress. Rep. Brett Guthrie and @repkimschrier.bsky.social, appointed by the Internet Caucus co-chairs Rep. Michael McCaul and @rephaleystevens.bsky.social www.congressionalappchallenge.us/congressiona...

ICYMI Video & transcript from: Future of Kids Online Safety event is up.
📺 youtu.be/WpOIE_LH7to?...
📄 otter.ai/u/eQoNCMZyzy... Thurs.
Speakers: Ash Johnson @itif.org, Andrew Zach @famonlinesafety.bsky.social, Maureen Flatley, Common Sense Media, Miranda Nazarro @thehill.com

📺 Watch Live: Future of Kids Online Safety. Congressional Internet Caucus congressional briefing. bit.ly/onlinesafety...
📅 Thurs. March 13, 2025
⏰ 12 PM ET
Speakers: Ash Johnson @itif.org, Andrew Zach @famonlinesafety.bsky.social, Maureen Flatley, Common Sense Media, Miranda Nazarro @thehill.com.

YouTube video by State of the Net SOTN2025-L17 Differentiated, Personalized, and Transparent Online Search

Here’s 9 minutes and 55 seconds of me talking about web indexes and their importance for retrieval-augmented generation — RAG — and genAI at this year’s oh-so snowy #StateoftheNet hosted by @iefprojects.bsky.social. youtu.be/HqeKMJQQPqc?...

Rep. Michael McCaul has appointed @rephaleystevens.bsky.social to succeed frm. Rep. Anna Eshoo as co-chair of the Congressional Internet Caucus. We look forward to working with her.