Ben
Olinsky
Senior Vice President, Structural Reform and Governance; Senior Fellow
Technology Policy
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The Summit for Democracy Highlights Need for Global Leaders to Address Tech Harms
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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 Next Wave of Technology Regulation
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The Next Wave of Technology Regulation
The Need for New Authorities in the U.S. and Beyond
‘Safer Internet Day’ Event Recap
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‘Safer Internet Day’ Event Recap
Join leading experts for a thought-provoking discussion on how to navigate the digital world on this year's Safer Internet Day.
Safer Internet Day
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Safer Internet Day
Join CAP for a conversation about raising awareness of emerging online issues and how we can work together to reduce online harm.
The Dangers of a Twitter Bankruptcy or Acquisition
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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
Report
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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
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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
Report
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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.
Understanding the Biden Administration’s Technology Policy Platform
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Understanding the Biden Administration’s Technology Policy Platform
With a recent White House meeting, the Biden administration has laid out a vision for U.S. technology policy.
Technology bills can help working families
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Technology bills can help working families
Adam Conner discusses how the American Innovation and Choice Online Act and the Open App Markets Act would unlock innovation and benefit New Mexico's economies.
Executive Summary: Evaluating 2 Tech Antitrust Bills To Restore Competition Online
Fact Sheet
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Executive Summary: Evaluating 2 Tech Antitrust Bills To Restore Competition Online
A new report from the Center for American Progress endorses two bipartisan proposals to tackle anti-competitive actions by digital gatekeepers.
Evaluating 2 Tech Antitrust Bills To Restore Competition Online
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Evaluating 2 Tech Antitrust Bills To Restore Competition Online
Congress has strong options to improve consumer choice today and support a more dynamic online economy tomorrow.
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