American consumers love the innovative products offered by leading tech companies. These products are being threatened by the proposed American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) and its House companion. Specifically, these bills harm consumer convenience and privacy by: — Breaking products and services consumers love — Undermining the security and privacy of technology offerings […]
The American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) and its House companion would have serious negative consequences for consumers and small businesses and do irreparable harm to American innovation and competition. Here’s what to read to get up to speed on the problems with these ill-conceived bills: 1. “Economic Study Finds Anti-Tech Bills To Cost […]
Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA)’s American Innovation and Choice Online Act prohibits Google from showing a range of helpful search results but allows Google’s competitors to show the same information. The bill bans Google search results from showing: 1. Google Flights but allows Expedia to show its flight results 2. Google Business […]
As eyes turn to this week’s State of the Union address, it’s important to remember arbitrarily punishing the success of a select few companies could have negative consequences for inflation, national competitiveness, and the products consumers enjoy. Here’s what you need to know: — Anti-tech measures are not the solution to inflation concerns and could […]
Last week numerous senators warned that Sen. Klobuchar’s American Innovation and Choice Online Act could have serious consequences for small businesses and consumers alike by breaking many free technology tools and services. — This legislation “could crush” American small businesses that use digital tools and services to compete. — This bill could lead to “unforeseen […]
During today’s Senate Judiciary Committee markup of Senator Amy Klobuchar’s American Innovation and Choice Online Act, Senator Dianne Feinstein expressed significant concerns, noting: “It is not really the type [of bill] we usually consider where rules are laid out and everyone is expected to comply. Instead, it is specifically designed to target a small number […]
Sen. Klobuchar’s American Innovation and Choice Online Act could break convenient and low-cost technology products and services that hundreds of millions of consumers enjoy. This bill does nothing to protect consumers but instead aims to hamstring some companies at the benefit of others. Here’s the price that consumers will have to pay because of Sen. […]
The Senate’s American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) would prohibit Google from showing a range of helpful search results, but allow Google’s competitors to show the same information.
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 […]
Last month’s DC Attorney General (AG) lawsuit mischaracterizes Amazon’s pricing policies, which have long enabled low prices for consumers and a large retail channel for small sellers. Since the lawsuit’s announcement, experts have highlighted three key flaws: — Pricing policies are a common practice in retail, and ensure the best prices and experiences for consumers. […]
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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