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As every sector of the global economy and nearly every facet of modern society undergo digital transformation, ITIF advocates for policies that spur not just the development of IT innovations, but more importantly their adoption and use throughout the economy. In the area of Internet policy, ITIF's work covers issues related to taxation, e-commerce, digital copyright, global Internet governance, and digital currencies.
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How Congress Can Foster a Digital Single Market in America
In areas ranging from data privacy to content moderation, states are creating patchworks of regulation that confuse consumers, complicate compliance, and undermine the digital economy. It’s time for Congress to step in and establish a consistent national approach to digital policy.
How to Address Political Speech on Social Media in the United States
Policymakers could improve content moderation on social media by building international consensus on content moderation guidelines, providing more resources to address state-sponsored disinformation, and increasing transparency in content moderation decisions.
Section 230 Series: The Law’s History, Its Impact, Its Problems (Real and Imagined), and the Path Forward for Reform
In a comprehensive analysis, ITIF concludes any reform to Section 230 should preserve the fundamental principle that liability for content should reside with the content creator while also ensuring online platforms are held responsible for their own conduct.
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October 24, 2024|Events
The Conservative Weaponization of Government Against Tech
Join ITIF for an expert panel discussion exploring how anti-tech conservatives would weaponize the government against technology, the legitimacy of conservatives’ anti-tech arguments, and the implications of their proposals for society.
October 11, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Regarding Project LEIA
Project LEIA is an excellent opportunity to move in the right direction, and we commend NTIA for this bold approach.
October 9, 2024|Blogs
Europe Might Wrap the Tech Industry in Even More Red Tape
Europe needs to pump the brakes on new regulations before it can properly assess the long-term effects of the GDPR, DSA, DMA, and AI Act.
October 7, 2024|Reports & Briefings
The Conservative Weaponization of Government Against Tech
Some conservatives have grievances with “Big Tech” companies and would marshal the power of government to punish them. But the policy proposals stemming from this conservative “techlash” would have significant costs for consumers, businesses, and the economy.
October 1, 2024|Blogs
Congress Should Not Mandate Warning Labels for Social Media
Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the Stop the Scroll Act, which would require warning labels on social media platforms about potential mental health risks. However, the proposal is flawed due to the lack of scientific consensus linking social media to mental health harms and the ineffectiveness of pop-up warnings, which are often ignored by users, especially children.
September 26, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments Before the European Commission Regarding the Digital Services Act
While increasing children’s online safety and privacy are important goals, it is important not to infringe on others’ rights, or children’s own rights, in the process.
September 13, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to Canada’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner Regarding Age Assurance and Privacy
Age assurances are not the only available option to protect children online. But if policymakers are set on mandating age assurance systems, regulation should be limited to high-risk circumstances, avoid inflexible requirements, and be designed to be technologically and commercially agnostic.
September 9, 2024|Blogs
Fact of the Week: Manufacturing Firms in EU-27 Countries Using Cloud Computing Are More Likely To Export
The use of cloud computing by firms has been proven to increase productivity and innovation and to lower costs.
September 3, 2024|Blogs
Fact of the Week: Increase in Access to Broadband Internet in American Counties Results in a Decrease in Suicides
A recent working paper found that a 10 percent increase in broadband Internet access among county residents leads to 0.11 fewer suicide deaths per county, a 1.02 percent reduction in suicides overall.
August 30, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to the FCC on AI-Generated Content in Political Ads
The Center for Data Innovation submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the disclosure and transparency of AI-generated content in political advertisements.
