CAP’s Response to the FTC’s Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing ArticleSeptember 30, 2026 CAP’s Response to the FTC’s Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing The Center for American Progress submitted comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed enforcement policy statement on personalized pricing, urging the commission to go beyond disclosure and establish stronger protections against harmful surveillance pricing. Sep 30, 2026 Megan Shahi, Zoë Baird, Jared Bernstein
5 Ways the FTC Can Protect Americans From AI-Fueled Surveillance Pricing ReportSeptember 24, 2026 5 Ways the FTC Can Protect Americans From AI-Fueled Surveillance Pricing As artificial intelligence makes surveillance pricing more intrusive, unfair, and opaque, the Federal Trade Commission should go beyond disclosure by limiting the harmful ways businesses can use personal data and giving consumers meaningful control over how their information is used to set prices. Sep 24, 2026 Megan Shahi, Zoë Baird, Jared Bernstein
Down to the Roots: Building Rural Policy Around Rural Needs Past EventSeptember 23, 2026 Down to the Roots: Building Rural Policy Around Rural Needs This event will explore what it means to invest in rural communities on their own terms and build a rural policy agenda rooted in resilience, opportunity, and shared prosperity. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Sep 23, 2026
The SANDBOX Act Uses AI Policy as a Trojan Horse for Unfettered Deregulation ReportSeptember 22, 2026 The SANDBOX Act Uses AI Policy as a Trojan Horse for Unfettered Deregulation Under the guise of promoting innovation, the SANDBOX Act creates an unprecedented mechanism for broad federal deregulation. Sep 22, 2026 Nicole Alvarez, Adam Conner
The U.S. and China Must Explore Pacing the Frontier During September AI Dialogue ReportSeptember 10, 2026 The U.S. and China Must Explore Pacing the Frontier During September AI Dialogue Establishing a way to define urgent safety concerns, share AI research, and explore other possible deliverables may help Beijing and Washington create the space needed to keep human control over AI despite global competition. Sep 10, 2026 Adam Conner, Damian Murphy, Jonathan Fritz
The Trump Administration Has Created a De Facto Licensing System for Frontier AI Models ArticleAugust 6, 2026 The Trump Administration Has Created a De Facto Licensing System for Frontier AI Models The administration’s new framework for frontier AI models is “voluntary” in name only. Aug 6, 2026 Adam Conner
Stopping Trump’s Crypto Corruption: The Risks of the Clarity Act to Democracy and National Security Past EventJuly 22, 2026 Stopping Trump’s Crypto Corruption: The Risks of the Clarity Act to Democracy and National Security Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) on why stronger oversight and anticorruption rules for cryptocurrency markets are essential to protecting U.S. national security and our democracy. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jul 22, 2026
Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare Whether We Like It or Not Past EventJune 25, 2026 Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare Whether We Like It or Not Please join CAP for an exclusive book-release event. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jun 25, 2026
Preemption of State AI Laws Is Not the Path Forward Past EventApril 29, 2026 Preemption of State AI Laws Is Not the Path Forward Join the Center for American Progress for a discussion about why state preemption of AI, child safety, and privacy laws is not the path forward for meaningful AI legislation and what real issues must be prioritized in any meaningful federal AI legislation. Center for American Progress Online Apr 29, 2026
Trump Wants to Destroy Anthropic Because It Is Doing Congress’ Job of Preventing Him from Abusing AI In the NewsMarch 21, 2026 Trump Wants to Destroy Anthropic Because It Is Doing Congress’ Job of Preventing Him from Abusing AI In an essay published by The UnPopulist, Adam Conner argues that the Trump administration wants to ignore the safety restrictions that guide ethical use of AI in order to assert American dominance, including in the war on Iran. Mar 21, 2026 The UnPopulist Adam Conner
What’s Next in the Fight Between the Department of Defense and Anthropic Past EventMarch 4, 2026 What’s Next in the Fight Between the Department of Defense and Anthropic Join CAP for an event with leading experts on AI and defense to find out what is going to happen next between the DOD and Anthropic. Center for American Progress Online via Zoom Mar 4, 2026
The Trump Administration Is Trying To Make an Example of the AI Giant Anthropic ArticleFebruary 26, 2026 The Trump Administration Is Trying To Make an Example of the AI Giant Anthropic The Pentagon is making unprecedented threats against the popular AI service Claude in the name of national security. Feb 26, 2026 Adam Conner
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.