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
10 Policy Recommendations To Address Cellphone Use in Schools ReportFebruary 4, 2026 10 Policy Recommendations To Address Cellphone Use in Schools As school leaders raise concerns about student cellphone use in schools, policymakers can look to domestic and international examples to create student-centered policies. Feb 4, 2026 Weadé James, Paige Shoemaker DeMio
The TikTok Deal Leaves Many Questions Unanswered ArticleJanuary 23, 2026 The TikTok Deal Leaves Many Questions Unanswered The TikTok deal encapsulates every abusive practice of the Trump administration—secrecy, unprecedented claims of executive power, and noncompliance with the law. Jan 23, 2026 Adam Conner
Is AI good for democracy? In the NewsJanuary 6, 2026 Is AI good for democracy? In a symposium published by NOTUS, Adam Conner provides commentary arguing that AI is too easy to misuse and perpetuates the spread of harmful disinformation. Jan 6, 2026 NOTUS Adam Conner
Congress Must Demand the Full Details of the TikTok Deal ArticleDecember 24, 2025 Congress Must Demand the Full Details of the TikTok Deal Congress must ensure that the TikTok transaction complies with a law that President Trump has unconstitutionally refused to enforce all year. Dec 24, 2025 Adam Conner
American Leadership in AI, Science, and Innovation: A Conversation With Sen. Mark Kelly Past EventDecember 4, 2025 American Leadership in AI, Science, and Innovation: A Conversation With Sen. Mark Kelly Join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series. Center for American Progress & Online (1333 H St. NW Washington DC 20005) Dec 4, 2025
The Trump Administration’s Hostility to Legal Immigration Harms America’s Global Leadership in Innovation ReportNovember 13, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Hostility to Legal Immigration Harms America’s Global Leadership in Innovation By targeting legal immigration, the United States is signaling to the best and brightest talent around the world that they are unwelcome, harming U.S. leadership in innovation that has strengthened the economy for all Americans. Nov 13, 2025 Ben Greenho, Silva Mathema, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, 1 More Debu Gandhi
The Trump Administration Is Using Americans’ Sensitive Data To Build a Digital Watchtower ReportAugust 25, 2025 The Trump Administration Is Using Americans’ Sensitive Data To Build a Digital Watchtower The Trump administration’s abusive efforts to repurpose millions of federal records and funnel them into a centralized government database represent a systemic shift toward a consolidation of informational power while obscuring public accountability; Congress must address this with a modern legal framework including clear rights and binding duties. Aug 25, 2025 Nicole Alvarez
The administration is attacking America’s opportunity engine In the NewsAugust 8, 2025 The administration is attacking America’s opportunity engine In an op-ed published by The Hill, Dr. Alondra Nelson explains how the Trump administration’s 2026 budget threatens American science and innovation. Aug 8, 2025 The Hill Dr. Alondra Nelson
By cutting science, the Defense Department is eating its seed corn In the NewsJuly 24, 2025 By cutting science, the Defense Department is eating its seed corn In an op-ed published by Defense News, Frank Kendall warns that the Trump administration's cuts to science and research funding harm U.S. national security by giving China a solid edge on research and technology development. Jul 24, 2025 Defense News Frank Kendall
Attacks on the U.S. Innovation Ecosystem Are an Attack on a Wellspring of American Prosperity ArticleJuly 17, 2025 Attacks on the U.S. Innovation Ecosystem Are an Attack on a Wellspring of American Prosperity The Trump administration’s cuts to federally funded R&D; its war on higher education; and its aggression toward immigrants are dismantling America’s science and technology advantage—putting the country’s future prosperity at risk. Jul 17, 2025 Neera Tanden, Ryan Mulholland, Adam Conner
4 Reasons the Senate’s AI Pause Should Be Opposed ArticleJune 27, 2025 4 Reasons the Senate’s AI Pause Should Be Opposed U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s AI pause would block states subject to it from enforcing laws that protect residents from AI-driven harms, including criminal offenses and health care decisions. Senators should vote to remove it from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act during reconciliation. Jun 27, 2025 Nicole Alvarez, Adam Conner
The Senate’s AI Pause May Take Billions in State Broadband Funds Hostage ArticleJune 26, 2025 The Senate’s AI Pause May Take Billions in State Broadband Funds Hostage U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s proposal to ban state and local regulation of AI could result in the loss of tens of billions of dollars in state broadband funds unless states comply with the AI pause. Jun 26, 2025 Adam Conner, Nicole Alvarez
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.