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How Quickly Will AI Technology Advance? Jake Morabito on The Voice of Reason Show
ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito spoke with Andy Hooser to discuss latest attempts to regulate Artificial Intelligence. How quickly will this technology advance? What are state…
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States Can Bolster Innovation by Removing Regulatory Barriers to Entrepreneurship
Innovation and entrepreneurship are two fundamental drivers of America’s success as the number one economic engine in the world. However, even in our nation’s top economic hubs, new startups continue…
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As Federal Windfall Flows to the States, Lawmakers Must Be Good Stewards of Broadband Funds
This June, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a long-awaited announcement that will have significant consequences on the future of U.S. telecommunications. The Broadband, Equity, Access, and…
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AI is Used Widely, but Lawmakers Have Set Few Rules: Jake Morabito in Stateline
Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director, was featured in Stateline, highlighting actions taken in states such as Connecticut in setting up safeguards with the increased use…
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VIDEO: ALEC Urges Biden Administration to Support Private Sector Leadership on AI Trust and Accountability
On June 12, 2023, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) filed regulatory comments responding to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s “AI Accountability Policy Request for Comment.” NTIA…
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TikTok Update: More State Legislative Activity and Legal Challenges
In total, at least 36 states have taken steps to restrict TikTok in some form. Six states in total have taken legislative action on TikTok, eight state governors signed executive…
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Supreme Court Maintains Status Quo on Section 230, Online Free Speech
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a pair of highly anticipated rulings impacting online speech, content moderation, and liability for user-generated content posted on digital platforms. In the first…
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States Passing Major Communications and Technology Legislation in Lively 2023 Sessions
In recent legislative cycles, governors and state lawmakers have advanced significant legislation tackling many of the hot-button technology, telecom, and internet policy issues that often stall at the federal level.
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What’s Next for TikTok in the U.S.: A Look at the State and Federal Policy Landscape
TikTok, the popular social media app owned by Chinese mega conglomerate ByteDance, is increasingly impossible to escape in the American zeitgeist. The app is on a meteoric rise in the…
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Taylor Swift, Ticket Sales and the Importance of Free Market Competition
Last week, Ticketmaster announced they will be taking further steps to target scalpers and “educate” consumers on ticketing fees after facing allegations of antitrust violations from a new coalition…
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ChatGPT Mania: What State Lawmakers Need to Know About Generative AI
Excitement around the popular new artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT has reached a fever pitch. Now that the initial novelty surrounding the technology has subsided a bit, people are just…
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Looming European Regulations Cast Shadow Over American Tech Innovators
As ALEC cautioned in our recent report, the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) has now entered into force and is expected to dramatically impact U.S. tech companies offering…