Free Speech or Free Rein? How Murthy v. Missouri Became a Soapbox for Misinformation Advocacy ArticleMar 14, 2024 Free Speech or Free Rein? How Murthy v. Missouri Became a Soapbox for Misinformation Advocacy The U.S. Supreme Court case Murthy v. Missouri has significant national security implications and could hamstring private and public efforts to combat disinformation. Mar 14, 2024 Nicole Alvarez, Devon Ombres
Sen. Mark Warner Discusses the Potential Impacts of the Murthy v. Missouri Case Past EventMar 12, 2024 Sen. Mark Warner Discusses the Potential Impacts of the Murthy v. Missouri Case The policy implications are wide-ranging. Mar 12, 2024
The NetChoice Cases: Will the Supreme Court Turn First Amendment Law on Its Head? ArticleFeb 20, 2024 The NetChoice Cases: Will the Supreme Court Turn First Amendment Law on Its Head? In the NetChoice cases, the U.S. Supreme Court should slap down the 5th Circuit’s efforts to rewrite the First Amendment. Feb 20, 2024 Devon Ombres, Nicole Alvarez
CAP Comment Recommends Key Risk Mitigation Strategies for NIST’s Generative AI Companion Resource ArticleFeb 15, 2024 CAP Comment Recommends Key Risk Mitigation Strategies for NIST’s Generative AI Companion Resource The Center for American Progress submitted comments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology recommending strategies to identify and mitigate harms from generative artificial intelligence. Feb 15, 2024 Adam Conner, Megan Shahi
Generative AI Should Be Developed and Deployed Responsibly at Every Level for Everyone ReportFeb 1, 2024 Generative AI Should Be Developed and Deployed Responsibly at Every Level for Everyone A key part of meeting the AI moment requires generative AI developers and deployers to safeguard their systems and bolster risk mitigations for third-party usage. Feb 1, 2024 Megan Shahi, Adam Conner, Nicole Alvarez, 1 More Sydney Bryant
Cryptocurrency Income Is Taxable Income ReportJan 11, 2024 Cryptocurrency Income Is Taxable Income Tax laws apply to digital assets just like any other assets. Jan 11, 2024 Alexandra Thornton, Jean Ross
CAP Highlights Strengths and Needed Clarifications in Comments to OMB AI Guidance ArticleDec 12, 2023 CAP Highlights Strengths and Needed Clarifications in Comments to OMB AI Guidance CAP applauds the draft Office of Management and Budget AI guidance for adopting principles of the AI Bill of Rights and outlining critical safety-affecting and rights-affecting AI use cases and calls for additional clarity and transparency for federal government use of AI. Dec 12, 2023 Adam Conner
Supreme Court’s Push to Weaken Government Oversight Opens Door for Meta to Attack FTC ArticleDec 5, 2023 Supreme Court’s Push to Weaken Government Oversight Opens Door for Meta to Attack FTC Meta piggybacks off of the Supreme Court SEC v. Jarkesy oral argument to assert the FTC is unconstitutional. Dec 5, 2023 Devon Ombres, Jeevna Sheth
Election denialism nearly shattered our democracy. Meta’s allowing it anyway. In the NewsNov 27, 2023 Election denialism nearly shattered our democracy. Meta’s allowing it anyway. Megan Shahi writes in The Hill about Meta’s updated ad policy, which allows for election denial content in paid political ads. Nov 27, 2023 The Hill Megan Shahi
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOct 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
The CHIPS and Science Act Will Bring Technology and Manufacturing Investment to Rural Areas and Communities of Color ReportSep 19, 2023 The CHIPS and Science Act Will Bring Technology and Manufacturing Investment to Rural Areas and Communities of Color The Tech Hubs program within the CHIPS and Science Act is a major opportunity to provide equitable access to industry for underserved communities and economic growth for the country at large. Sep 19, 2023 Ashleigh Maciolek, Justine Gluck, Sara Partridge, 1 More Sydney Bryant
Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond ReportSep 14, 2023 Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond A series of high-profile global elections in 2024 will require social media platforms and generative AI developers to meet the moment amid an evolving and uncertain technology landscape. Sep 14, 2023 Megan Shahi
Cloud Computing Providers Play a Critical Role in the Development and Deployment of AI ArticleJun 27, 2023 Cloud Computing Providers Play a Critical Role in the Development and Deployment of AI CAP submitted comments on three areas the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should focus on as it examines the business practices of cloud computing providers and their work involving artificial intelligence. Jun 27, 2023 Adam Conner
Developing Accountability Mechanisms for AI Systems Is Critical to the Development of Trustworthy AI ArticleJun 21, 2023 Developing Accountability Mechanisms for AI Systems Is Critical to the Development of Trustworthy AI CAP submitted comments on how the National Telecommunications and Information Administration should develop a national framework for AI accountability to address the unmitigated risks of artificial intelligence and ensure that all AI technology is developed and deployed in safe and trustworthy ways. Jun 21, 2023 Adam Conner, Megan Shahi, Ashleigh Maciolek, 1 More Ben Olinsky
Artificial intelligence: Challenges and controversies for U.S. national security In the NewsJun 9, 2023 Artificial intelligence: Challenges and controversies for U.S. national security Stephen J. Cimbala and Lawrence J. Korb write about the implications of artificial intelligence for national security. Jun 9, 2023 Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Stephen J. Cimbala, Lawrence J. Korb
White House Must Take More Action To Address AI Concerns ArticleMay 4, 2023 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. May 4, 2023 Adam Conner
Cashing in Our CHIPS: Community Colleges and the CHIPS and Science Act Past EventApr 26, 2023 Cashing in Our CHIPS: Community Colleges and the CHIPS and Science Act Apr 26, 2023 Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell, Allen Thompson, 2 More Dr. Anne M. Kress, Adrienne Elrod
The Needed Executive Actions to Address the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence ReportApr 25, 2023 The Needed Executive Actions to Address the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence To meet this AI moment, the president must act swiftly with executive action. Apr 25, 2023 Adam Conner
AI Is Having a Moment—and Policymakers Cannot Squander the Opportunity to Act ArticleApr 11, 2023 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. Apr 11, 2023 Dr. Alondra Nelson
The Summit for Democracy Highlights Need for Global Leaders to Address Tech Harms ArticleMar 29, 2023 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. Mar 29, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Laetitia Avia
The Next Wave of Technology Regulation Past EventMar 2, 2023 The Next Wave of Technology Regulation The Need for New Authorities in the U.S. and Beyond Mar 2, 2023
‘Safer Internet Day’ Event Recap VideoFeb 7, 2023 ‘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. Feb 7, 2023 Laetitia Avia, Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, 2 More Hai-Lam Phan, Andrew Sonntag
Safer Internet Day Past EventFeb 6, 2023 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. Feb 6, 2023
The Dangers of a Twitter Bankruptcy or Acquisition ArticleJan 25, 2023 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. Jan 25, 2023 Adam Conner
The CHIPS and Science Act Will Boost Competitiveness and Promote Inclusive Growth ReportDec 8, 2022 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. Dec 8, 2022 Ashleigh Maciolek, Ben Olinsky
Rulemaking Is Needed To Address the Harms From Commercial Surveillance and Lax Data Security ArticleNov 22, 2022 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. Nov 22, 2022 Adam Conner, Marc Jarsulic
Social Media and the 2022 Midterm Elections: Anticipating Online Threats to Democratic Legitimacy ReportNov 3, 2022 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. Nov 3, 2022 Erin Simpson, Adam Conner, Ashleigh Maciolek
Understanding the Biden Administration’s Technology Policy Platform ArticleSep 20, 2022 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. Sep 20, 2022 Adam Conner
Technology bills can help working families In the NewsJul 6, 2022 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. Jul 6, 2022 The New Mexican Adam Conner
Executive Summary: Evaluating 2 Tech Antitrust Bills To Restore Competition Online Fact SheetJun 7, 2022 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. Jun 7, 2022 Adam Conner, Erin Simpson
Evaluating 2 Tech Antitrust Bills To Restore Competition Online ReportJun 2, 2022 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. Jun 2, 2022 Adam Conner, Erin Simpson
Strengthening Antitrust Enforcement by Modernizing Merger Guidelines ArticleApr 21, 2022 Strengthening Antitrust Enforcement by Modernizing Merger Guidelines Efforts by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice to revise merger guidelines offer an opportunity to strengthen antitrust enforcement. Apr 21, 2022 Marc Jarsulic, Adam Conner, Erin Simpson
Claims That Crypto Bolsters Financial Inclusion Are Dubious ArticleMar 25, 2022 Claims That Crypto Bolsters Financial Inclusion Are Dubious Advocates’ arguments that cryptocurrencies improve access to financial services lack evidence. Mar 25, 2022 Alex Fredman, Todd Phillips
Congress Must Not Provide Statutory Carveouts for Crypto Assets ReportMar 1, 2022 Congress Must Not Provide Statutory Carveouts for Crypto Assets Crypto assets are subject to existing federal statutes, and regulators should enforce those laws just as Congress has authorized; meanwhile, Congress should focus on filling in the statutory gaps. Mar 1, 2022 Todd Phillips, Alexandra Thornton
Executive Summary: A Technology Policy Framework for Online Services Regulation Fact SheetNov 16, 2021 Executive Summary: A Technology Policy Framework for Online Services Regulation This executive summary provides an overview of the Center for American Progress’ full report, “How To Regulate Tech: A Technology Policy Framework for Online Services.” Nov 16, 2021 Erin Simpson, Adam Conner
How To Regulate Tech: A Technology Policy Framework for Online Services ReportNov 16, 2021 How To Regulate Tech: A Technology Policy Framework for Online Services Online services have become an essential and ubiquitous part of American life. This report proposes a new regulatory framework to address existing harms, promote equitable growth, and protect the public interest online. Nov 16, 2021 Erin Simpson, Adam Conner
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