Despite what you might have heard, Congress’s anti-tech bills will not reduce inflation. In fact, they will make it worse by undermining the technologies that lead to lower consumer prices. By targeting tech, in which inflation is already consistently low and some prices are even declining, the bills would jeopardize free or low-cost services, potentially […]
As we have previously highlighted, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) would endanger national security and harm America’s global competitiveness. The bill would require American companies to share data and infrastructure (including operating systems, hardware, and software) with foreign rivals, while making no such requirements for Chinese, Russian, and other foreign competitors. Further, […]
Antitrust bills under consideration by the House and Senate could have serious consequences for American competitiveness and security. Here’s what to read to get up to speed: 1. New Report From CCIA On The National Security Risks Posed By House Antitrust Bills 2. 12 Former Top U.S. National Security Officials Say Congress Needs To Build […]
Criticism of Senator Klobuchar’s radical antitrust legislation is pouring in from all sides. With the bill text still forthcoming, reports suggest the Senate bill will harm consumers like its House counterpart. Tech policy groups and antitrust experts from across the political spectrum agree: Senator Klobuchar’s American Innovation and Choice Online Act is yet another breakup […]
In the face of overwhelming criticism of recent radical House antitrust overhaul bills, including Rep. Cicilline’s American Choice and Innovation Online Act, it’s disappointing to see the Senate follow the House’s lead. The latest such example is Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s American Innovation and Choice Online Act, which, according to recent press reports, is even worse […]
Valuations for emerging adtech companies are skyrocketing, with successful company exits happening frequently. Why? The industry is growing and innovating at a rapid pace. According to TechCrunch‘s Casey Saran: “Adtech is having a moment, and while much of the oxygen has been soaked up by large legacy companies hitting the public market, there have been […]
Last month, the House Judiciary Committee passed six bills that would radically undermine America’s ability to compete on the global stage, particularly with China. Here’s what you should keep in mind: — These bills advantage large Chinese platforms that are competing directly with U.S. companies but aren’t subject to any of the bills’ rules — […]
Last week’s lawsuit by a group of US states ignores the openness of Android and Google Play. In particular: — The free and open-source Android ecosystem promotes wide choice and flexibility. — The Google Play ecosystem benefits developers – especially small developers. — Android users can access apps without app stores. The free and open-source […]
The criticism keeps coming in from thought leaders from both sides of the political spectrum, consumer and small business advocates, antitrust scholars, and tech policy experts regarding the legislation introduced last week by House Democrats. Here’s what they’re saying: Consumer, entrepreneur, and small business advocates criticized the bills, noting they would… … Dull our nation’s […]
There continues to be a misconception that when you want to download an app or play a new game, it has to come from the Apple App Store or Google Play. In reality, however, consumers have a wide range of channels to access apps and games — including computers, gaming consoles, and other app stores. […]
Hostility to innovation and technology diminishes the incredible Internet-enabled opportunities that leading tech services provide: empowering consumers, driving prices down and increasing choice, and providing platforms to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It has given us a golden era of entertainment, knowledge, and everything from fashion startups, to booming mom and pop stores, to the latest app.
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