A man uses a computer in the new Digital Commons space at Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library, August 2013, in Washington. (Getty/Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)
What We're Doing
Advancing bold new ideas for technology regulation
New authorities are required to protect the public interest online. CAP is working on new, commonsense frameworks that create the capacity for effective, dynamic regulation of the online services Americans rely on every day.
Fighting online hate and improving the information ecosystem
CAP is working to protect freedom of expression online and create a healthier information ecosystem. From fighting online hate and disinformation to reinvesting in civic information infrastructure, CAP works in coalition to create thoughtful paths forward on pressing content policy issues.
Advocating for stronger consumer protections online
Americans are harmed by exploitative and discriminatory technologies, facing extractive data practices, biased algorithms, invasive surveillance, and more. CAP is working to strengthen consumer protection laws and enforcement agencies to end predatory practices from technology companies.
Working toward a dynamic, competitive internet economy
CAP advances competition policies that support American workers, consumers, and small businesses, promoting equitable growth and dynamism in the internet economy.
The Technology Policy team works with a wide array of civil rights, technology policy, consumer protection, racial justice, and gender justice partners to advance a public interest internet.
White House Must Take More Action To Address AI Concerns
As the White House convenes American artificial intelligence (AI) companies, the AI industry and the president must act now to address the challenges and opportunities of AI.
AI is Having a Moment—and Policymakers Cannot Squander the Opportunity to Act
In this moment of intrigue, anxiety, and scrutiny over generative AI, there is an unprecedented opportunity for political engagement from policymakers and the public at large.
The Summit for Democracy Highlights Need for Global Leaders to Address Tech Harms
We cannot expect technology companies to protect democracies if they do not integrate democratic values such as transparency, pluralism, protections against harm, and accountability into the fabric of their operations and governance.
The Dangers of a Twitter Bankruptcy or Acquisition
Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter is financially precarious, and his need for cash could result in bankruptcy—a sale that could reinforce existing Big Tech companies or open up access to sensitive data.
The CHIPS and Science Act Will Boost Competitiveness and Promote Inclusive Growth
The CHIPS and Science Act, and specifically the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program, can transform the science and technology industry while also promoting geographic diversity and inclusive growth.
Rulemaking Is Needed To Address the Harms From Commercial Surveillance and Lax Data Security
The Federal Trade Commission should undertake rulemaking to address the harms created by the monetization of consumer data collected through commercial surveillance online as well as lax data security practices.
Social Media and the 2022 Midterm Elections: Anticipating Online Threats to Democratic Legitimacy
Social media companies continue to allow attacks on U.S. democracy to proliferate on their platforms, undermining election legitimacy, fueling hate and violence, and sowing chaos.
