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Archives: Communications and Technology / Articles
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Jake Morabito & Alan Jernigan Testimony in Kansas: Digital Assets, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency
ALEC Communications and Technology Senior Task Force Director Jake Morabito and Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Director Alan Jernigan were recently invited to testify before the Kansas State…
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Balancing Free Speech and Online Safety in the AI Era
The developers of two leading generative AI services, ChatGPT and Character.AI, are facing new legal challenges that could have significant implications for the future of AI development and use in…
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Key Questions About The TikTok Deal: Jake Morabito in The Hill
Despite a recently announced deal to keep TikTok running in the United States, several questions still remain. A key sticking point is TikTok’s algorithm – where will it be housed,…
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Rule #1 to Protect Kids Online: Parents Are in Charge
A new book from a prominent American psychologist and academic underscores the leading role for parents and caregivers in protecting children from harms online, echoing ALEC model policy solutions that…
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Navigating AI Policy: Jake Morabito on Let People Prosper Show
ALEC Communications & Technology and Energy, Environment & Agriculture Senior Task Force Director Jake Morabito appeared on a recent episode of the Let People Prosper…
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Conservative Group Eyes Gig Policy Model As Cities Regulate: Jake Morabito in Law360
As more states impose new rules and fees on rideshare and delivery apps, ALEC is developing model policy to help lawmakers respond to the growing wave of regulations…
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Crypto Innovation and Preserving Financial Privacy: Jake Morabito on Detroit’s Morning Answer
In a recent interview, Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Senior Task Force Director, spoke with host John Anthony on Detroit’s Morning Answer…
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Free Speech Concerns with Legislation Regulating Use of AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools continue to grow in popularity, state and federal legislators are still determining the proper policy response that protects Americans from tangible threats…
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Balancing AI Safety with Digital Skill Growth: Jake Morabito on KAHI Morning News
In a recent interview, Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Senior Task Force Director, spoke with host Chris Quandt on Kahi Morning News about…
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Jake Morabito Testimony on Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Innovation in Michigan
Jake Morabito, Senior Director of ALEC’s Communications and Technology Task Force, was recently invited to testify before the Michigan House Communications and Technology Committee on policy developments and our…
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ALEC Policy Champions: Tennessee Sets New Standard for Responsible Tech Use in Schools
ALEC proudly recognizes Tennessee State Rep. Aron Maberry and Sen. Bill Powers for their leadership in passing Tennessee HB 825 – the Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act.
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Dissecting Utah’s Age Checks for App Stores: Jake Morabito on Rod & Greg
As lawmakers across the country weigh stricter regulations on children’s access to digital platforms, one of the most closely watched is Utah’s new App Store Accountability Act,…
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The UK’s War on Privacy is a Warning for America
The United Kingdom is out of control. Not only are they putting people in prison for their Facebook posts, but now they are forcing Apple to provide unfettered access to…
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Meta’s New Free Speech Policy is a No-Brainer: Jake Morabito in The Orange County Register
In his latest op-ed for the Orange County Register, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Senior Director Jake Morabito lauded Meta’s decision to replace third-party fact-checking…
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TikTok, AI, and the Future of U.S. Tech Policy: Jake Morabito on NewsTalkSTL
As debates over TikTok’s ownership and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation continue, conservatives face a complex challenge: balancing free-market principles with national security concerns. Jake…
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How States Can Help President Trump Usher in a Golden Age of AI
The overarching theme of President Trump’s second inaugural address was the beginning of a new Golden Age of America. Just one year from the 250th anniversary of our founding,…
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Free Speech Isn’t Welcome on RedNote App
Last week, in anticipation of a ban on the popular video sharing app TikTok in the United States, American TikTok users have began looking for a new app to replace…
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States Grapple with AI Regulation Amid Rapid Innovation
Arlington, VA – Artificial intelligence has become a legislative hot topic, with nearly every state filing bills in last year to regulate its development and use. According to Jake Morabito,…
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ALEC Policy Champions: Utah Sen. Kirk Cullimore and Rep. Jefferson Moss Lead the Way on State Artificial Intelligence Legislation
While several U.S. states continue to pursue excessive regulations threatening America’s global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI), legislative leaders in Utah pioneered a better path forward earlier this year…
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California Threatens to Kill AI with Shortsighted Regulations: Jake Morabito in The Orange County Register
One of the biggest challenges of the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) industry is regulation. ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito discussed California’s approach in…