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Happening this week! Don't miss our upcoming in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing." We are 10 months into the 119th Congress, and American has yet to see an oversight hearing for independent agencies such as the FCC, FTC and CFPB — so we've decided to host our own.
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Happening this week! Don't miss our upcoming in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing." We are 10 months into the 119th Congress, and American has yet to see an oversight hearing for independent agencies such as the FCC, FTC and CFPB — so we've decided to host our own.
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Happening this week! Don't miss our upcoming in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing." We are 10 months into the 119th Congress, and American has yet to see an oversight hearing for independent agencies such as the FCC, FTC and CFPB — so we've decided to host our own.
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Happening this week! Don't miss our upcoming in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing." We are 10 months into the 119th Congress, and American has yet to see an oversight hearing for independent agencies such as the FCC, FTC and CFPB — so we've decided to host our own.
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Hear from FPF's @laurenleharper.bsky.social and others at @publicknowledge.bsky.social's "The People’s Oversight Hearing," addressing Congress’s abdication of its oversight duties and more.
📍 1200 U Street Northwest, Washington D.C.
🕒 Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. EST
RSVP:
📍 1200 U Street Northwest, Washington D.C.
🕒 Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. EST
RSVP:
The People’s Oversight Hearing
All Day event
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November 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Hear from FPF's @laurenleharper.bsky.social and others at @publicknowledge.bsky.social's "The People’s Oversight Hearing," addressing Congress’s abdication of its oversight duties and more.
📍 1200 U Street Northwest, Washington D.C.
🕒 Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. EST
RSVP:
📍 1200 U Street Northwest, Washington D.C.
🕒 Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. EST
RSVP:
Lawsuits against AI developers are sparking pushes for new chatbot regulations to protect kid and teen users — but some of these proposals are likely to introduce new concerns. Read the latest from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social:
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Kids & Teens Safety Regulations for AI Chatbots Could Backfire
Tragic stories of teen deaths connected to usage of AI chatbots are providing fuel for legislation to hold AI developers liable.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Lawsuits against AI developers are sparking pushes for new chatbot regulations to protect kid and teen users — but some of these proposals are likely to introduce new concerns. Read the latest from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social:
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This was a fun conversation, and I want to reiterate that I love Nick from @publicknowledge.bsky.social's sweater! And also, I want to reiterate that libraries and librarians have many valid reasons for concern about AI, but unless we want to abandon a century of policy work, copyright ain't one.
Thank you to Re:Create member @libraryfutures.bsky.social for hosting a panel discussion on the legal and ethical issues in AI. Executive Director @bb.usefairuse.com spoke on the panel and emphasized how library values support fair use for AI training.
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This was a fun conversation, and I want to reiterate that I love Nick from @publicknowledge.bsky.social's sweater! And also, I want to reiterate that libraries and librarians have many valid reasons for concern about AI, but unless we want to abandon a century of policy work, copyright ain't one.
The Supreme Court's handling of cases involving attempts by President Trump to fire members of the FTC and @federalreserve.gov has significant implications for the independence of both agencies. Read the latest from President & CEO @chrisjlewis.bsky.social for @techpolicypress.bsky.social:
The Supreme Court is Set to Protect the Fed but Abandon the FTC | TechPolicy.Press
Chris Lewis argues the Supreme Court’s double standard on the FTC and Federal Reserve is policymaking from the bench.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Supreme Court's handling of cases involving attempts by President Trump to fire members of the FTC and @federalreserve.gov has significant implications for the independence of both agencies. Read the latest from President & CEO @chrisjlewis.bsky.social for @techpolicypress.bsky.social:
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Harold Feld from @publicknowledge.bsky.social : "The fundamental problem facing American discourse today is not whether platforms moderate content, but rather that only a handful of massive technology companies control how millions of Americans receive information..."
October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Harold Feld from @publicknowledge.bsky.social : "The fundamental problem facing American discourse today is not whether platforms moderate content, but rather that only a handful of massive technology companies control how millions of Americans receive information..."
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NOW: @publicknowledge.bsky.social colleague and SVP @haroldfeld.bsky.social testifies in Senate Commerce hearing on Uncle Sam and jawboning. He'll urge Congress to act to protect free speech from the Trump administration.
Watch here:
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Watch here:
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**NEW TIME AND WITNESS UPDATE** Part II of Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sa...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
NOW: @publicknowledge.bsky.social colleague and SVP @haroldfeld.bsky.social testifies in Senate Commerce hearing on Uncle Sam and jawboning. He'll urge Congress to act to protect free speech from the Trump administration.
Watch here:
www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/10/part...
Watch here:
www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/10/part...
Today at 10:30 AM, @publicknowledge.bsky.social Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social will testify in Senate Commerce hearing "Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans," where he will urge Congress to act to protect free speech from the Trump administration.
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Today at 10:30 AM, @publicknowledge.bsky.social Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social will testify in Senate Commerce hearing "Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans," where he will urge Congress to act to protect free speech from the Trump administration.
One unexpected casualty of the government shutdown? New tech products, with gadgets that emit radio frequencies awaiting FCC clearance to be sold in the US. Read from Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social as he joins @theverge.com:
The government shutdown is delaying new gadgets
The backlog of products awaiting FCC clearance is growing.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
One unexpected casualty of the government shutdown? New tech products, with gadgets that emit radio frequencies awaiting FCC clearance to be sold in the US. Read from Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social as he joins @theverge.com:
Today, the FCC voted to approve a rulemaking that proposes changes to broadband "nutrition labels" which were previously mandated by the FCC under the #IIJA, requiring ISPs to display price information to help consumers make informed choices on their broadband service.
October 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today, the FCC voted to approve a rulemaking that proposes changes to broadband "nutrition labels" which were previously mandated by the FCC under the #IIJA, requiring ISPs to display price information to help consumers make informed choices on their broadband service.
Today, the FCC voted to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to examine the future interconnection requirements impacting the phone network as part of the transition from the legacy phone system to an all-IP network that uses voice-over-IP (VOIP) for all phones.
October 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Today, the FCC voted to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to examine the future interconnection requirements impacting the phone network as part of the transition from the legacy phone system to an all-IP network that uses voice-over-IP (VOIP) for all phones.
Today, the FCC voted to adopt a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to seek comment on steps to support the nation’s broadcast television transition to NEXTGEN TV, a new broadcasting standard also known as ATSC 3.0.
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Today, the FCC voted to adopt a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to seek comment on steps to support the nation’s broadcast television transition to NEXTGEN TV, a new broadcasting standard also known as ATSC 3.0.
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🗓️ Mark your calendars 🗓️
We're excited to have @berinszoka.bsky.social representing
@techfreedom.org at The People’s Oversight Hearing on Wednesday, November 12. Register today to secure your spot!
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We're excited to have @berinszoka.bsky.social representing
@techfreedom.org at The People’s Oversight Hearing on Wednesday, November 12. Register today to secure your spot!
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-people...
Happening on November 12! @publicknowledge.bsky.social is hosting the in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing," where we'll hear from members of Congress, former agency officials, & civil society leaders on regulatory failures and Congress’s abdication of oversight responsibility.
October 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🗓️ Mark your calendars 🗓️
We're excited to have @berinszoka.bsky.social representing
@techfreedom.org at The People’s Oversight Hearing on Wednesday, November 12. Register today to secure your spot!
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-people...
We're excited to have @berinszoka.bsky.social representing
@techfreedom.org at The People’s Oversight Hearing on Wednesday, November 12. Register today to secure your spot!
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-people...
Though the name might sound familiar, Instagram's new PG-13 ratings system has little in common with its film industry counterpart. The latest from Policy Director @lisahmacpherson.bsky.social:
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Instagram's Borrowed Credibility: Why its “PG-13 Ratings” Initiative Falls Short
The social media platform's new content rating system has some major differences from its film industry counterpart.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Though the name might sound familiar, Instagram's new PG-13 ratings system has little in common with its film industry counterpart. The latest from Policy Director @lisahmacpherson.bsky.social:
publicknowledge.org/instagram-pg...
publicknowledge.org/instagram-pg...
Happening on November 12! @publicknowledge.bsky.social is hosting the in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing," where we'll hear from members of Congress, former agency officials, & civil society leaders on regulatory failures and Congress’s abdication of oversight responsibility.
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Happening on November 12! @publicknowledge.bsky.social is hosting the in-person event "The People's Oversight Hearing," where we'll hear from members of Congress, former agency officials, & civil society leaders on regulatory failures and Congress’s abdication of oversight responsibility.
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On November 12, join @publicknowledge.bsky.social for "The People’s Oversight Hearing." Hear from lawmakers, former agency officials, & civil society leaders to disuss regulatory failures and Congress’s abdication of oversight responsibility.
The People’s Oversight Hearing
All Day event
publicknowledge.org
October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On November 12, join @publicknowledge.bsky.social for "The People’s Oversight Hearing." Hear from lawmakers, former agency officials, & civil society leaders to disuss regulatory failures and Congress’s abdication of oversight responsibility.
Last week, a New York judge moved to dismiss Drake's lawsuit against UMG Records, finding the allegedly defamatory statements in "Not Like Us" to be "nonactionable opinion.” But while the lawsuit may be over, some of its claims hint at a bigger story.
October 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Last week, a New York judge moved to dismiss Drake's lawsuit against UMG Records, finding the allegedly defamatory statements in "Not Like Us" to be "nonactionable opinion.” But while the lawsuit may be over, some of its claims hint at a bigger story.
Last week, news media lobbyists flocked to the Hill to lobby for what they describe as “legislation to protect and support quality journalism” — which may very well include the embattled Journalism Competition and Preservation Act, or the #JCPA.
October 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Last week, news media lobbyists flocked to the Hill to lobby for what they describe as “legislation to protect and support quality journalism” — which may very well include the embattled Journalism Competition and Preservation Act, or the #JCPA.
Happening tomorrow at 10:30 A.M.! Public Knowledge is proud to cohost the in-person event, "A Conversation with @drturnerlee.bsky.social" as we discuss her recent book, "Digitally Invisible". Register today to join us at @georgetownlaw.bsky.social at the link below:
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October 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Happening tomorrow at 10:30 A.M.! Public Knowledge is proud to cohost the in-person event, "A Conversation with @drturnerlee.bsky.social" as we discuss her recent book, "Digitally Invisible". Register today to join us at @georgetownlaw.bsky.social at the link below:
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This Thursday at 2PM ET, join leading experts for a #DigitalInclusionWeek webinar on broadband access, affordability, & the future of the Universal Service Fund. We'll hear special remarks from FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social – RSVP today below!
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October 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today, @publicknowledge.bsky.social joined 21 other public interest, civic, civil rights, and media advocacy organizations in a letter urging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to defend the First Amendment and the rule of the law.
Public Knowledge Joins 21 Public Interest Groups Urging FCC To Defend First Amendment, Rule of Law
Public 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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October 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Today, @publicknowledge.bsky.social joined 21 other public interest, civic, civil rights, and media advocacy organizations in a letter urging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to defend the First Amendment and the rule of the law.
Since becoming FCC Chairman, Brendan Carr has wasted no time in dramatically changing the US wireless market — quickly moving to eliminate the fourth and fifth largest wireless carriers and forcing them to sell off their spectrum to ATT, T-Mobile, and SpaceX.
October 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Since becoming FCC Chairman, Brendan Carr has wasted no time in dramatically changing the US wireless market — quickly moving to eliminate the fourth and fifth largest wireless carriers and forcing them to sell off their spectrum to ATT, T-Mobile, and SpaceX.
This Thursday at 2PM ET, join leading experts for a #DigitalInclusionWeek webinar on broadband access, affordability, & the future of the Universal Service Fund. We'll hear special remarks from FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social – RSVP today below!
www.publicknowledge.org/DigitalInclu...
www.publicknowledge.org/DigitalInclu...
October 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
This Thursday at 2PM ET, join leading experts for a #DigitalInclusionWeek webinar on broadband access, affordability, & the future of the Universal Service Fund. We'll hear special remarks from FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social – RSVP today below!
www.publicknowledge.org/DigitalInclu...
www.publicknowledge.org/DigitalInclu...