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In the latest episode of #ExplainToShane, @ShaneTews and Harold Furchtgott-Roth explore why America once led in spectrum innovation, what led to its decline, and the policy changes needed to regain that edge. Listen to the full episode here: aei.org/multimedia/rec…

Florida federal court ruling reveals the importance of lawmakers' recognizing the First Amendment rights of minors and parents, as well as embracing educational campaigns to help parents safeguard minors. @ProfClayCalvert aei.org/technology-and…(opens in a new tab)
Join us on July 29 at 2pm for a webinar discussion with: @Miles_Brundage, @Mollykinder, & @WillRinehart where we'll discuss the Trump Administration's new AI Action Plan and what it means for U.S. innovation, American workers, and global competitiveness. Register here:…
New from @John_Bailey on the 2025 AI Action Plan. "This is not a risk-first governance plan...It’s a pro-growth, national security-driven roadmap that seeks to accelerate US deployment and strengthen domestic capacity." Read the full article here: aei.org/technology-and…

At a recent @AEI event, @corbinkbarthold put the TikTok ban ruling into perspective. Watch the full event here: aei.org/events/free-sp…
"The Trump administration can handle a little more risk—a little more balance—and lead us to airline security policies that save more lives by further opening the skies." New from @Jim_Harper: aei.org/technology-and…

📢 UPCOMING EVENT: July 29 at 2:00 p.m. ET Join @John_Bailey, @WillRinehart, @Miles_Brundage, and Molly Kinder as they analyze the newly released Trump administration AI Action Plan—a blueprint to sustain US AI leadership. @AEI Register: aei.org/events/america…

Some thoughts, along with with former Chairman Mark Fowler, in @Variety story by @GeneMaddaus on the current state of affairs at the #FCC . . . variety.com/2025/tv/news/f… . . . @AEItech @AEICTSE
"If the EU wants its digital economy to flourish, it should spend less time redistributing data and more time removing the shackles that keep its businesses from competing on a global stage." New from @drj_policy: aei.org/technology-and…

The EU's 2020 European Strategy for Data promised to create a unified, cross-border data economy governed by European values. But is this integrated digital system fundamentally flawed? @drj_policy aei.org/technology-and…
While the EU's General Data Protection Regulation grants us the "right to be forgotten," what ensures that the stories worth preserving actually survive? aei.org/technology-and…
AI is an undisputed disruptor of industries across the board - but where do we go from here? And how do we equip the next generation with the proper tools to integrate AI? @ShaneTews, Brent Orrell, & @tunguz discuss. Listen to more on Explain to Shane: linktr.ee/ExplainToShane
The blockbuster decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton suggests the Court "has abandoned its late-1990s techno-optimism upon realizing how the Internet has grown up." @ProfDanielLyons aei.org/technology-and…
LIVE AT 10:00 AM ET: What are the civil liberties risks of centralized federal data systems? Join @AEI + @CenDemTech for a panel discussion. With @ShaneTews, Courtney Bowman, @AlexReeveGivens, @DannyWerfel, and @KimWyman12 Ask questions using #AEITech aei.org/events/federal…
TOMORROW, July 16 @ 10:00 AM ET Don’t miss @AEI and @CenDemTech's joint event on federal data collection, privacy, and civil liberties. Register here: aei.org/events/federal…
Last week, VA Gov. Youngkin signed an executive order employing AI to scan state regulations and guidance documents, flag unnecessary provisions, & suggest alternatives. But how else might government processes be impacted by AI? @WillRinehart aei.org/technology-and…
Brent Orrell and @tunguz join @ShaneTews to discuss why AI should be central to modern education and workforce development, and what needs to change to make that a reality. #ExplainToShane Listen here: aei.org/multimedia/ada…

"...Consumers Research does signal a forthcoming change in administrative law, just not the one we expected." Read @ProfDanielLyons's recent blog post here: aei.org/technology-and…

The treatment of personal information as property is not a policy recommendation, but a reflection of how courts and individuals are already behaving under common law. Read the full argument from @Jim_Harper: aei.org/technology-and…

Enjoyed a great discussion of #SCOTUS #FirstAmendment and #Tech cases and issues today . . . @AEItech @AEI on YouTube at youtube.com/watch?v=03q0Mp… . . . @corbinkbarthold @kate_ruane @ProfDanielLyons @ShaneTews