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Read our full statement from @elisephillips.bsky.social at the link below:

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In April, the FTC banned noncompetes for all workers, finding that it is an unfair method of competition. @publicknowledge.bsky.social strongly supported the noncompete rule, as noncompetes not only harm workers, but also consumers, competition, and innovation.

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Today, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas held that the FTC cannot “create substantive rules regarding unfair methods of competition” and enjoined the agency’s rule banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts for the named plaintiffs.

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Read our full statement from @punk.cool at the link below:

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@publicknowledge.bsky.social previously filed a brief in this case, arguing that social media platforms cannot be designated as “common carriers” as a way for politicians to promote the speech of their allies at the expense of social media users nationwide.

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🚨 Today, Supreme Court announced its decision in Moody v. NetChoice / NetChoice v. Paxton, explaining that the 1st Amendment prevents states from overriding the content moderation & editorial policies of social media platforms.

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Read our full statement from @haroldfeld.bsky.social at the link below:

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Courts are now free to decide what meaning of a law it likes, meaning that judges can now simply overrule agencies at their own discretion, disregarding the interpretation of the expert agency. This move could endanger important consumer protections such as #netneutrality.

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"No consumer protection is safe." Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo — reversing the longstanding “Chevron doctrine” requiring courts to defer to an agency interpretation of the law.

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The Court sided with the Biden administration, finding that the plaintiffs lacked standing in their allegations of government coercion and censorship. @publicknowledge.bsky.social applauds this ruling — read our full statement from Policy Director Lisa Macpherson at the link below:

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‼️ Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in Murthy v. Missouri, a lawsuit arguing that the Biden administration improperly coordinated with social media companies to censor conservative viewpoints under the guise of anti-misinformation campaigns.

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Following the Hachette v. @archive.org suit, publishers have forced the organization to remove around 500,000 books from their library, cutting off access to cultural and educational resources. Sign the open letter to publishers today asking them to restore access:
change.org/letreadersread

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This Monday at 2 pm ET, join @publicknowledge.bsky.social Policy Director Lisa Macpherson for a virtual panel discussion with @ccianet.bsky.social taking a dive into what's driving trends towards "link tax" bills worldwide. Save your spot today at the link below!

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Both artists partnered with Ticketmaster, leading to many paying eye-watering prices on the resale market. But the Justice Dept v. LiveNation suit alleging anticompetitive behavior could be a first step towards lower prices — read the breakdown from @elisephillips.bsky.social & Ifeacho Awachie:

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Last year, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift made headlines over their high-selling world tours, becoming the first women in history to gross over $100 million on a tour — but their fans paid out much more than that for tickets.

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Our first panel on the Decentralized Web is now underway! @ffdw.bsky.social's Rachel Greenhorn explains how the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) can be used to share files and media through space in a decentralized way.

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Make sure to follow along with us on Bluesky, X and Instagram as we post updates throughout the day — follow our hashtag #EmergingTech2024 for the latest!

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The release of OpenAI new digital assistant "Sky" stirred controversy after actress Scarlett Johansson alleged that the company had infringed on her rights by using a soundalike voice of hers after she'd declined to voice it herself.

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Increasingly public scandals over #GenAI have many calling for legislative action to improve privacy rights in the US—but experts caution that hastily written laws could create new problems. “There’s a lot that can go wrong,” @mrose.ink tells Nature. Read more below:

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🚨Today, T-Mobile announced that the company will purchase almost all of US Cellular's wireless operations in a $4.4 billion deal that includes its customers, stores, and 30% of its spectrum assets.

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🎉Today, the Justice Department led 30 state and district attorneys general in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, for monopolization and threatening competition in the live entertainment industry.

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On Monday, a group of public interest and civil society organizations released “Put the Public in the Driver's Seat: Shadow Report to the US Senate AI Policy Roadmap,” in response to the Senate’s recently unveiled AI legislative roadmap.

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🚨Today, @jrosenworcel.bsky.social circulated a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to seek comment on whether the agency should require disclosure when there is AI-generated content in TV & radio political ads.

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Earlier this week, House Energy and Commerce leaders introduced a new bill that would "sunset" Section 230 — a law that shields platforms from being held liable for user content & content moderation — unless #BigTech works with Congress to create a new legal framework.

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We commend Senator Klobuchar for acting to strengthen antitrust enforcement, a key component of increasing competition and empowering consumers when it comes to #BigTech — read our full statement from @elisephillips.bsky.social below:

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🎉 Recently, Sen. Klobuchar, chair of the Senate Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee, reintroduced the CALERA Act to make it easier for the government to stop anticompetitive mergers and conduct, funding antitrust enforcement and improving other pro-competition initiatives.

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We’re excited to announce that L’Allegro Smith, @publicknowledge.bsky.social Government Affairs Policy Advocate will be among the honorees in the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce's 2024 40 Under 40. Congratulations to L’Allegro for this recognition!

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Though we acknowledge the importance of the forums in educating policymakers on AI and efforts to find consensus views, we remain concerned about the balance future legislation will strike as a result of the roadmap, which de-emphasizes or is silent on key public interest values.

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🚨Today, the Senate AI Working Group published a roadmap based on their series of AI Insight Forums. President & CEO @chrisjlewis.bsky.social testified before the forum on privacy, urging Congress to establish a regulatory framework to ensure that AI transforms society for the better.

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With the rise of #GenerativeAI, this is a real danger for many Americans, especially for those marginalized or at heightened risk of online abuse. However, many of the bill’s provisions prioritize the entertainment industry at the expense of people the bill allegedly protects.

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🚨 Today, the Senate Judiciary Subommittee on Intellectual Property held a hearing on the #NOFAKES Act, which proposes creating a broad right of publicity to digital impersonation by prohibiting most unauthorized uses of another person’s voice or likeness.

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Don't forget! Join us tomorrow at Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library for a rally to support the #ACP. Hear from activists and policymakers alike as we show our support for affordable internet for all. Register today below!
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The Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to vote on its draft Order at tomorrow's Open Meeting — but some elements still need clarification to ensure the Order won't undermine the agency's own objectives. Read the latest from @natpurser.bsky.social:

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Climate disasters will only increase in frequency in the coming years, making resilient, reliable broadband networks more essential than ever. The FCC's Title II classification of broadband provides a framework to ensure access when it's needed most:

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The letter encourages investment in NIST’s effort to advance AI research, standards, and testing, including through the agency’s recently established U.S. AI Safety Institute. Read our statement from @chrisjlewis.bsky.social and the letter at the link below:

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