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publicknowledge.orgPublic Knowledge 25th AnniversaryJoin Public Knowledge as we celebrate 25 years of fighting for the public interest.

2 July

This fall, @publicknowledge.bsky.social turns 25! 🎉 We've spent a quarter century of fighting for the open internet – from defeating online censorship laws, to taking on Big Tech, to fighting for #netneutrality rules in Congress and the courts. Read our story and join the celebration.

cfodive.comAI regulation push gains steam ahead of midtermsReports of AI agents accessing bank accounts mark the latest in a string of developments putting pressure on lawmakers to act.

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With the midterm elections quickly approaching, the movement for federal AI regulation continues to intensify. @publicknowledge.bsky.social President & CEO @chrisjlewis.bsky.social weighs in with CFO Dive: www.cfodive.com/news/ai-regu...

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We're proud to donate $1M to a diverse group of organizations around the world that promote privacy, digital rights, access to information online, and a healthier online ecosystem. This is made possible through your support of DuckDuckGo, thank you! 🎉 spreadprivacy.com/2026-duckduc...

spreadprivacy.com2026 DuckDuckGo Charitable DonationsDuckDuckGo is donating $1M in 2026 to support organizations that share our vision of raising the standard of trust online.

publicknowledge.orgThe AI Policy Conversation Starts in Book Clubs, Not Just in CongressPublic Knowledge joined the Callawassie Island Book Club for a conversation on tech policy and AI safety.

Recently, several @publicknowledge.bsky.social staff had the privilege of joining the Callawassie Island Book Club for a conversation on technology policy and AI safety. Intern Audrey Black shares key takeaways in her latest blog post: publicknowledge.org/the-ai-polic...

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Meredith Rose (from the grave) 👻

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There's been a lot of momentum to ban anonymous crawling and scraping, as web providers struggle under traffic surges. But anonymous crawling and scraping is the backbone of a HUGE amount of internet activity--everything from investigative journalism, to price comparison tools, to basic cybersec.

Re:Create Coalition@recreatecoalition.bsky.social

Journalists have used web scraping for 20+ years to expose corruption, track lobbyists, and reveal discrimination. Crawler bans like the Stealth Bot Prohibition Act risk cutting off tools newsrooms use to hold power accountable. Our infographic explains why ➡️ recreatecoalition.org/infographic/...

Sherwin Lee Siy spent his career fighting for an open internet and mentoring the generation of advocates who came next. The fund in his name is building a permanent fellowship to carry this legacy forward.

publicknowledge.orgSherwin Lee Siy Memorial FundWe’re grateful to our Visionaries — T-Mobile, The Penland Foundation, and Mr. and Mrs. Kong — as well as to the many generous supporters of the Sherwin Lee Siy Memorial Fund. Click here to see the ful...

This year, Sherwin's mother, Mrs. Kong, is matching every gift to his memorial fund through Dec. 31. Join us in honoring his legacy: publicknowledge.org/SherwinLeeSiy

publicknowledge.orgPublic Knowledge Welcomes New Broadband Policy, Government Affairs Staff To Bolster Advocacy EffortsPublic Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

@publicknowledge.bsky.social is pleased to announce two new additions to our staff: We welcome @tabularaza.net as Senior Policy Counsel, and Jasmine Held-Hernandez as Government Affairs Policy Counsel. 🎉 publicknowledge.org/public-knowl...

publicknowledge.orgIntroducing the Public Knowledge AI Regulation FrameworkPublic Knowledge presents its artificial intelligence regulation framework.

Some AI regulation frameworks treat innovation as self-justifying. Others take risks and harms seriously, but offer no vision of what to build instead. Ours does both. Introducing the Public Knowledge AI Regulation Framework: publicknowledge.org/introducing-...

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Broadband Breakfast

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How will AI and broadband shape the midterm elections? Panel: • Blair Levin — NYU Center on Technology Policy • Joel Thayer — Digital Progress Institute • Nicholas P. Garcia — @publicknowledge.bsky.social • Evan Swarztrauber — CorePoint Strategies broadbandbreakfast.com/broadband-br...

publicknowledge.org23rd Annual IP3 AwardsPublic Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

The day is finally here. Tonight, we'll be celebrating trailblazers in tech policy and the public interest at the 23rd Annual IP3 Awards. You won't want to miss — RSVP: publicknowledge.org/23rd-annual-...

Last, but certainly not least in our #IP3Spotlight Series! Public Knowledge is proud to present a President’s Award to Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social for her steadfast commitment to ensuring the law honors and serves the public.

Commissioner Gomez brings over 30 years of public and private sector experience in communications law, with pivotal roles including Deputy Administrator at the NTIA as well as serving as Counsel to the U.S. @commerce.senate.govCommittee.

publicknowledge.org23rd Annual IP3 AwardsPublic Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

Grab your tickets today to join us this Thursday as we celebrate her achievements: publicknowledge.org/23rd-annual-...

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Broadband Breakfast

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150 years of telecom history. What can it teach us about innovation today? 🗣️ Shane Greenstein • Chris Lewis • Matt DelNero - Harvard Business School Professor - Public Knowledge CEO / President - Covington & Burling Partner /Co-chair Today, 12 PM ET → broadbandbreakfast.com/telecom150/

publicknowledge.orgParamount–Warner Settlement Falls Short for Consumers and Creative WorkersPublic Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

Today, a federal judge approved the settlement between Paramount and a group of state attorneys general that sued to block its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Public Knowledge remains opposed to this settlement that poses harm to consumers and creatives alike:

Today, the FCC voted to provide more spectrum capacity for satellite broadband services. This additional spectrum clears the way for improving satellite broadband capacity for millions of rural Americans, and encourages innovation and competition in satellite services.

publicknowledge.orgPublic Knowledge Applauds FCC Spectrum Innovation Keeping America Ahead in WirelessPublic Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

Read more in our statement from Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social:

broadbandbreakfast.comAmerica250/Telecom150250 Years of American Independence & 150 Years of American Telecommunications The event will take place online at 12 Noon ET on Thursday, October 1, 2026 Register for $150! This pathbreaking ...

On Thursday, Oct. 1 at 12 Noon ET, join Broadband Census for a virtual panel event examining 150 years of American communications, and what that history can tell us about the future, feat. @publicknowledge.bsky.social President & CEO @chrisjlewis.bsky.social. Register at the link below:

fas.orgWe Need An Independent AI Evaluation Clearinghouse (IAIEC) to Provide Accreditation, Funding, and Independence in the AI Assurance Ecosystem - Federation of American ScientistsYet for AI systems, safety claims still rely entirely on company-produced evaluations or company-selected vendors for third-party assessments.

Does an AI system actually perform the way its developer says? Today, the only answers come from company-run evals or auditors the company picks. A new memo from @nickgarcia.bsky.social & Caroline Siegel Singh proposes an independent clearinghouse to accredit AI auditors and assign them at random.

publicknowledge.orgIt's Time for a Digital RegulatorPublic Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

The disappointing outcome of the multiyear Google ad-tech antitrust case is the latest example of antitrust enforcement alone being insufficient to rein in Big Tech. It's time for a digital regulator, says Audrey Black in her latest blog post: publicknowledge.org/its-time-for...

In the wake of 9/11, Congress passed the FirstNet Authority statute with the goal of creating a nationwide broadband network, so that first responders could communicate with each other at any place, no matter what network they used. Now, that authority is set to expire.

publicknowledge.orgFinishing the FirstNet Job – Making the Interoperable Network the 9/11 Commission WantedCongress created FirstNet in the wake of 9/11 to launch a universal broadband network for first responders — but the work remains unfinished.

Despite the statute's lofty goals, FirstNet is still not truly interoperable. This is Congress' opportunity to fix that, says @haroldfeld.bsky.social in his latest blog post:

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Tech Policy Press

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The remedies in the Google ad tech case "stopped well short of actually preventing future abuses of monopoly power," writes Public Knowledge senior policy advocate Patrick Gallaher, who argues the ruling shows the need for the bipartisan AMERICA Act.

buff.lyGoogle Ad Tech Remedies Show Need for LegislationThe AMERICA Act is bipartisan legislation that gets at the heart of the problem of monopolistic digital ad tech, writes Public Knowledge's Patrick Gallaher.

Today, Senator Thom Tillis and @lofgren.house.gov introduced the DEFEND IP Act of 2026, which would allow rightsholders to secure “blocking orders” against foreign websites accused of copyright infringement.

publicknowledge.orgPublic Knowledge Opposes Tillis, Lofgren Site-blocking Bill Putting Small Businesses in the CrossfirePublic Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

“For the second time in as many weeks, rightsholders have convinced Congress to build out an expansive infrastructure for censorship rather than go after the root of the problem: operators of overseas piracy websites.” Read our statement from @mrose.ink: publicknowledge.org/public-knowl...

Today, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social introduced the “In Real Life Act” to curb the harms of engagement-driven social media and invest in community infrastructure. The bill would tax digital advertising on algorithmic social media and use the revenues for a Social Capital Fund.

publicknowledge.orgPublic Knowledge Applauds In Real Life Act Taxing Digital Advertising, Supporting CommunitiesPublic Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

@publicknowledge.bsky.social supports this bold idea targeting one of the worst elements of online platforms — read our full statement from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social: publicknowledge.org/public-knowl...

lgbttech.orgPolicy Outlook on Exploring Data Centers | LGBT TechHTTP, LGBT Tech, MMTC, and OCA invite you to our quarterly Lunch Tech Policy Briefing exploring the use, prevalence, and community impact of data centers.

On Sept. 30 at 12 P.M., @publicknowledge.bsky.social Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social will join the Lunch Tech Policy Briefing for a conversation exploring the use, prevalence, and community impact of data centers. Save your spot at the link below: www.lgbttech.org/event-detail...

22 Sept

Next up in our #IP3Spotlight Series! Public Knowledge is proud to present an Information Policy Award to @randomwalker.bsky.social. Professor Arvind Narayanan is a professor of computer science at @princeton.edu and the director of @princetoncitp.bsky.social.

22 Sept

A co-author of AI Snake Oil, his groundbreaking research was among the first to show how machine learning reflects cultural stereotypes. Like fellow co-author Sayash Kapoor, he was named to @time.com's inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in AI and is a recipient of the PECASE Award.

publicknowledge.org23rd Annual IP3 AwardsPublic Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

22 Sept

Learn more about his work and grab your tickets today by visiting publicknowledge.org/23rd-annual-...

21 Sept

Reports indicate that a group of 12 state attorneys general resolved its antitrust lawsuit against Paramount/Skydance to halt its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The suit alleged that the merger would cause serious harm to competition, raise prices, & reduce quality film and TV content.

21 Sept

"This settlement is disappointing." Read our statement from Legal Director @bergmayer.net: publicknowledge.org/paramount-wa...

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21 Sept

Last week, Public Knowledge joined a coalition in sending the Senate a clear redline: Any AI framework needs mandatory, binding, enforceable safety standards for advanced AI, and states must keep the right to regulate beyond the federal floor. See who signed & why it matters: ari.us/wp-content/u...

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Re:Create Coalition

18 Sept

Replying to @recreatecoalition.bsky.social

“Congress and its entertainment industry allies have decided to build out a sweeping infrastructure for censorship.” - Meredith Rose, @publicknowledge.bsky.social. Read more from Public Knowledge here:

publicknowledge.orgPublic Knowledge Warns Copyright Bill Puts Small Businesses at Risk of Global Website BlockingPublic Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

17 Sept

California is being asked to sacrifice up to $16 billion in broadband benefits it already has – in exchange for a $1.42 billion BEAD grant that the Trump administration can revoke whenever it likes.

publicknowledge.orgTrump Administration Wants California To Trade Up to $16 billion in Broadband Benefits It Has Now for $1.42 billion It Will Disperse Later (Not to Mention Preempting California Broadband Laws). What a...The NTIA finally approved California's application for BEAD funding – but some of the conditions for accepting the grant could have significant consequences.

17 Sept

Read the breakdown in the latest from Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social: publicknowledge.org/trump-admini...

15 Sept

Today, Rep. Darrell Issa introduced the “American Copyright Protection Act of 2026” which would allow rightsholders to secure “blocking orders” against foreign websites accused of copyright infringement.

15 Sept

Public Knowledge opposes this bill and any site-blocking bill that turns broadband providers into copyright police at Americans’ expense. Read our statement from Senior Policy Counsel @mrose.ink: publicknowledge.org/public-knowl...

Meta's troubled Muse Image rollout showed a pattern we've seen play out time and time again: A Big Tech company surprise-launches a high-risk AI feature, only to disable it after public backlash.

publicknowledge.orgBacklash Is Not a Safety Feature: Protecting Users From Risky AI FeaturesPublic Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

The public deserves AI governance that is proactive and prevents harms, not just a post-backlash PR cleanup mechanism. Read the latest from @ashiaaubrey.bsky.social: publicknowledge.org/backlash-is-...

The 23rd Annual #IP3Awards is coming soon – and for this edition of our #IP3Spotlight series we’re celebrating @sayash.bsky.social, winner of the Information Policy Award.

Sayash is a computer science Ph.D. candidate at @princeton.edu & an incoming assistant professor at @berkeleyischool.bsky.social. He is a co-author of AI Snake Oil – named one of @nature.com's 2024 10 best books – and was named to @time.com's inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in AI.

publicknowledge.org23rd Annual IP3 AwardsPublic Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.

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This week, @commerce.senate.gov is scheduled to mark up the JAWBONE Act, led by Senators TedCruz and @wyden.senate.gov, which is designed to address instances in which government actors wield informal pressure to stifle First Amendment-protected speech.