Alissa Cooper
@alissacooper.bsky.social
Executive Director of the Knight-Georgetown Institute at Georgetown University
Despite the importance of data about what happens in public on online platforms, there is no shared framework for how research, journalism, and independent investigations should be conducted with public platform data. The Better Access framework we released today provides that. Incredible work!
📣 Online platforms shape what we know, how we connect, and who gets heard, yet researcher access to public platform data is shrinking, while platforms monetize this data. Our new report "Better Access" offers a framework for accessing this critical data: kgi.georgetown.edu/research-and...
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Despite the importance of data about what happens in public on online platforms, there is no shared framework for how research, journalism, and independent investigations should be conducted with public platform data. The Better Access framework we released today provides that. Incredible work!
Reminder that we are hiring a senior technologist on my team -- a high-impact crew sitting at the intersection of research, tech, and policy. Accepting applications until November 7. Come work with us!
🚨 We’re hiring! The Knight-Georgetown Institute is seeking a Senior Technologist to join our team and lead on the technical aspects of our work on platform governance & competition policy. DC-based or remote.
Applications are requested by November 7, 2025 👇
kgi.georgetown.edu/senior-techn...
Applications are requested by November 7, 2025 👇
kgi.georgetown.edu/senior-techn...
October 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Reminder that we are hiring a senior technologist on my team -- a high-impact crew sitting at the intersection of research, tech, and policy. Accepting applications until November 7. Come work with us!
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New @nytimes.com: @juliaangwin.com explains how the US v. Google remedies ruling could further entrench Google’s search dominance.
KGI’s @alissacooper.bsky.social notes “[t]he remedies here are unlikely to create the circumstances for competitive entry in search.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...
KGI’s @alissacooper.bsky.social notes “[t]he remedies here are unlikely to create the circumstances for competitive entry in search.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...
Opinion | Google Wins, We Lose
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October 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
New @nytimes.com: @juliaangwin.com explains how the US v. Google remedies ruling could further entrench Google’s search dominance.
KGI’s @alissacooper.bsky.social notes “[t]he remedies here are unlikely to create the circumstances for competitive entry in search.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...
KGI’s @alissacooper.bsky.social notes “[t]he remedies here are unlikely to create the circumstances for competitive entry in search.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...
Very excited to host Jonathan Sallet at Georgetown next week! Come hear directly from a lead litigator in U.S. v. Google search. Free lunch for those joining in person, or live stream for those joining remotely. Registration required.
🚨Event alert! “Google Search: A View from the Counsel’s Table”
Join us Oct 8 (in person or virtually) as Jonathan Sallet, lead litigator for the State Plaintiffs in the US v. Google search antitrust case, breaks down the case and the remedies ruling.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/google-sea...
Join us Oct 8 (in person or virtually) as Jonathan Sallet, lead litigator for the State Plaintiffs in the US v. Google search antitrust case, breaks down the case and the remedies ruling.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/google-sea...
September 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Very excited to host Jonathan Sallet at Georgetown next week! Come hear directly from a lead litigator in U.S. v. Google search. Free lunch for those joining in person, or live stream for those joining remotely. Registration required.
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We're speaking at two #TSRConf sessions today at 11:30am PT. @alissacooper.bsky.social's “Fixing the Feeds: A Policy Road Map to Address Algorithmic Recommender System Harms” will provide insights on how algorithms can be better designed to put user well-being and long term user value first.
September 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We're speaking at two #TSRConf sessions today at 11:30am PT. @alissacooper.bsky.social's “Fixing the Feeds: A Policy Road Map to Address Algorithmic Recommender System Harms” will provide insights on how algorithms can be better designed to put user well-being and long term user value first.
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Come hang out with us and talk about data access! #tsrconf
Also at 11:30am PT, @leticiabode.bsky.social cohosts a workshop w/ @naomishiffman.bsky.social, @angieholan.bsky.social & @whiskeyocelot.bsky.social “Let’s Share: A Framework for Researcher Access to Publicly Available Platform Data” to preview our new framework! Be sure to join + say hello #TSRConf
September 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Come hang out with us and talk about data access! #tsrconf
Haven't read enough about the Google search antitrust remedies? We have more for you ...
📣 New on @techpolicypress.bsky.social: Our analysis of US v. Google digs deep into Judge Mehta’s remedies ruling, exploring what we can expect from the data sharing remedies in the absence of a ban on default payments. Read more from @alissacooper.bsky.social 👇
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Without a Payment Ban, What Can We Expect from the US v. Google Data Sharing Remedies? | TechPolicy.Press
There is time to try to understand how the other remedies might work and if they can open the search market to competitors, writes Alissa Cooper.
www.techpolicy.press
September 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Haven't read enough about the Google search antitrust remedies? We have more for you ...
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This week, KGI’s @alissacooper.bsky.social is featured in NPR about what the Google Search antitrust ruling means for the future of AI and why the remedies may be too limited to pave the way for more search competition.
Full story here 👉 www.npr.org/2025/09/18/n...
Full story here 👉 www.npr.org/2025/09/18/n...
What does the Google antitrust ruling mean for the future of AI?
A federal judge's mild ruling in the Justice Department's suit over Google's search engine monopoly has critics worried that the tech giant can now monopolize artificial intelligence.
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September 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This week, KGI’s @alissacooper.bsky.social is featured in NPR about what the Google Search antitrust ruling means for the future of AI and why the remedies may be too limited to pave the way for more search competition.
Full story here 👉 www.npr.org/2025/09/18/n...
Full story here 👉 www.npr.org/2025/09/18/n...
DCC 2026 -- our annual competition conference bringing together researchers, policy experts and practitioners -- is accepting paper submissions until October 13. Get those fingers typing ...
🚨Antitrust & digital competition are in the news almost daily – from decisions issued in cases against Google search and ad tech to DMA enforcement actions involving Apple and Meta and new private litigation in multiple jurisdictions. 👇
September 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
DCC 2026 -- our annual competition conference bringing together researchers, policy experts and practitioners -- is accepting paper submissions until October 13. Get those fingers typing ...
Thanks to @sumitecon.bsky.social for reminding us that the CMA has done the world a public service through thorough investigation of the search market. Too bad the US court did not consider what the CMA already found about limited search syndication serving as a barrier, not a boost, to competition.
My take on the Google search remedies decision in
@techpolicypress.bsky.social
➡️Remedies Not Enough as Google will still be default ➡️None of the other remedies compensate for this
➡️ Just relying on AI is bananas
www.techpolicy.press/us-courts-re...
@techpolicypress.bsky.social
➡️Remedies Not Enough as Google will still be default ➡️None of the other remedies compensate for this
➡️ Just relying on AI is bananas
www.techpolicy.press/us-courts-re...
US Court's Remedies Not Enough Given Google Can Continue to Pay for Search Defaults | TechPolicy.Press
The remedies ordered will not pry open competition, because Google can continue to pay to be a default service, writes Sumit Sharma.
www.techpolicy.press
September 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Thanks to @sumitecon.bsky.social for reminding us that the CMA has done the world a public service through thorough investigation of the search market. Too bad the US court did not consider what the CMA already found about limited search syndication serving as a barrier, not a boost, to competition.
So much to unpack from Judge Mehta’s remedy opinion in the US v. Google search case. If these remedies ultimately go into effect, evidence indicates that Google’s dominance over online search – a critical information pathway for billions of internet users – will remain entrenched. Long 🧵⬇️
September 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
So much to unpack from Judge Mehta’s remedy opinion in the US v. Google search case. If these remedies ultimately go into effect, evidence indicates that Google’s dominance over online search – a critical information pathway for billions of internet users – will remain entrenched. Long 🧵⬇️
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The bsky team is heading to @ietf.org in Montreal in November.
The team has requested a "birds of a feather" (BOF) session at #IETF124 - a part of the process for having ATProto admitted as a standard.
We're also planning community gatherings. RSVP here if you're interested.
The team has requested a "birds of a feather" (BOF) session at #IETF124 - a part of the process for having ATProto admitted as a standard.
We're also planning community gatherings. RSVP here if you're interested.
ATProto Protocol Working Sessions at IETF124
IETF124 is happening in Montreal, Nov 1st to 7th https://www.ietf.org/meeting/124/
Attending the IETF Hackathon is free (date TBD, usually at the beginning), and we'll also plan ATProto working ...
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August 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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📢 FINAL CALL 📢 to submit your #abstract for the 2025 DMA Enforcement Symposium. Submit your abstract or paper on gatekeepers’ compliance with DMA obligations, their impact on users’ rights, how enforcement structure can be improved, and more by 25 AUG tinyurl.com/473v5mtk
Digital Markets Act Enforcement: Impact and next steps - ARTICLE 19
Call for papers: European Commission under the Digital Markets Act (DMA)
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August 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
📢 FINAL CALL 📢 to submit your #abstract for the 2025 DMA Enforcement Symposium. Submit your abstract or paper on gatekeepers’ compliance with DMA obligations, their impact on users’ rights, how enforcement structure can be improved, and more by 25 AUG tinyurl.com/473v5mtk
Are you researching the impact, effects, or remedies involved in tech competition regulation or enforcement? Do you have emerging or recently published research to share? Then DCC '26 wants you! Submission deadline is October 13.
📅 Announcing: Digital Competition Conference 2026
Feb 5-6, 2026📍Washington DC
Cohosted by KGI, Yale Tobin Center’s Digital Economy Project & Princeton's Center for Information Technology Policy, exploring latest lessons in tech competition regulation & enforcement kgi.georgetown.edu/news/call-fo...
Feb 5-6, 2026📍Washington DC
Cohosted by KGI, Yale Tobin Center’s Digital Economy Project & Princeton's Center for Information Technology Policy, exploring latest lessons in tech competition regulation & enforcement kgi.georgetown.edu/news/call-fo...
August 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Are you researching the impact, effects, or remedies involved in tech competition regulation or enforcement? Do you have emerging or recently published research to share? Then DCC '26 wants you! Submission deadline is October 13.
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🚨New op-ed in @newsweek.com by KGI’s @alissacooper.bsky.social and Eric Rescorla: Yes, Chrome really *can* survive without Google.
This article breaks down how the proposed Chrome divestiture as part of the US v. Google search antitrust case is technically feasible www.newsweek.com/yes-chrome-r...
This article breaks down how the proposed Chrome divestiture as part of the US v. Google search antitrust case is technically feasible www.newsweek.com/yes-chrome-r...
Yes, Chrome Really Can Survive Without Google | Opinion
The idea that only Google can run Chrome is false.
www.newsweek.com
July 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🚨New op-ed in @newsweek.com by KGI’s @alissacooper.bsky.social and Eric Rescorla: Yes, Chrome really *can* survive without Google.
This article breaks down how the proposed Chrome divestiture as part of the US v. Google search antitrust case is technically feasible www.newsweek.com/yes-chrome-r...
This article breaks down how the proposed Chrome divestiture as part of the US v. Google search antitrust case is technically feasible www.newsweek.com/yes-chrome-r...
New from @proffionasm.bsky.social and Paul Heidhues: Google Search’s Exclusivity Payments Must Be Capped promarket.org/2025/07/18/g... via ProMarket
Google Search’s Exclusivity Payments Must Be Capped - ProMarket
Judge Amit Mehta will shortly provide his remedy to Google’s monopoly in internet search. Fiona Scott Morton and Paul Heidhues argue that the remedy must include a cap on Google’s payments to the mobi...
promarket.org
July 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
New from @proffionasm.bsky.social and Paul Heidhues: Google Search’s Exclusivity Payments Must Be Capped promarket.org/2025/07/18/g... via ProMarket
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📢2025 DMA Enforcement Symposium: Call for Abstracts 📢
The call for abstracts for our 3rd annual Brussels symposium is LIVE. We’re looking for critical assessments of gatekeepers’ compliance with obligations and their impact on users' rights, enforcement structure and procedural issues, and more.
The call for abstracts for our 3rd annual Brussels symposium is LIVE. We’re looking for critical assessments of gatekeepers’ compliance with obligations and their impact on users' rights, enforcement structure and procedural issues, and more.
May 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
📢2025 DMA Enforcement Symposium: Call for Abstracts 📢
The call for abstracts for our 3rd annual Brussels symposium is LIVE. We’re looking for critical assessments of gatekeepers’ compliance with obligations and their impact on users' rights, enforcement structure and procedural issues, and more.
The call for abstracts for our 3rd annual Brussels symposium is LIVE. We’re looking for critical assessments of gatekeepers’ compliance with obligations and their impact on users' rights, enforcement structure and procedural issues, and more.
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The second must-read paper for today is from
@knightgtown.bsky.social Alissa Cooper and Eric Rescorla. The paper describes the technical feasibility of Google divesting Chrome. Google's (forthcoming) arguments on the difficulty of this action are being preempted! kgi.georgetown.edu/wp-content/u...
@knightgtown.bsky.social Alissa Cooper and Eric Rescorla. The paper describes the technical feasibility of Google divesting Chrome. Google's (forthcoming) arguments on the difficulty of this action are being preempted! kgi.georgetown.edu/wp-content/u...
kgi.georgetown.edu
July 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The second must-read paper for today is from
@knightgtown.bsky.social Alissa Cooper and Eric Rescorla. The paper describes the technical feasibility of Google divesting Chrome. Google's (forthcoming) arguments on the difficulty of this action are being preempted! kgi.georgetown.edu/wp-content/u...
@knightgtown.bsky.social Alissa Cooper and Eric Rescorla. The paper describes the technical feasibility of Google divesting Chrome. Google's (forthcoming) arguments on the difficulty of this action are being preempted! kgi.georgetown.edu/wp-content/u...
Wondering if Chrome could operate independently from Google if it were to be divested? We've got a comprehensive technical assessment for you:
🚨NEW Report: The Technical Feasibility of Divesting Google Chrome 🚨
Our report shows a Google Chrome divestiture is technically feasible and offers an engineering assessment of what it would take to separate Chrome from Google – and succeed: kgi.georgetown.edu/research-and... #USvGoogle
Our report shows a Google Chrome divestiture is technically feasible and offers an engineering assessment of what it would take to separate Chrome from Google – and succeed: kgi.georgetown.edu/research-and... #USvGoogle
The Technical Feasibility of Divesting Google Chrome – Knight-Georgetown Institute
kgi.georgetown.edu
July 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Wondering if Chrome could operate independently from Google if it were to be divested? We've got a comprehensive technical assessment for you:
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How can platforms build better algorithmic feeds?
Pinterest shares its approach: using user surveys to guide its recommender system – reducing harm and increasing relevance.
Here’s how it works 👇
medium.com/pinterest-en... 🧵
Pinterest shares its approach: using user surveys to guide its recommender system – reducing harm and increasing relevance.
Here’s how it works 👇
medium.com/pinterest-en... 🧵
Healthier Personalization with Surveys
Leif Sigerson | Senior Data Scientist, Data Platforms Science,
Stephanie Chen | Staff Quantitative Product Researcher, Product Research…
medium.com
June 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
How can platforms build better algorithmic feeds?
Pinterest shares its approach: using user surveys to guide its recommender system – reducing harm and increasing relevance.
Here’s how it works 👇
medium.com/pinterest-en... 🧵
Pinterest shares its approach: using user surveys to guide its recommender system – reducing harm and increasing relevance.
Here’s how it works 👇
medium.com/pinterest-en... 🧵
Excited for the third edition of the DMA Enforcement Symposium, especially the technical focus. Those doing analysis of DMA enforcement should consider submitting by July 30!
📢2025 DMA Enforcement Symposium: Call for Abstracts 📢
The call for abstracts for our 3rd annual Brussels symposium is LIVE. We’re looking for critical assessments of gatekeepers’ compliance with obligations and their impact on users' rights, enforcement structure and procedural issues, and more.
The call for abstracts for our 3rd annual Brussels symposium is LIVE. We’re looking for critical assessments of gatekeepers’ compliance with obligations and their impact on users' rights, enforcement structure and procedural issues, and more.
June 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Excited for the third edition of the DMA Enforcement Symposium, especially the technical focus. Those doing analysis of DMA enforcement should consider submitting by July 30!
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New panel 🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KqQ... @alissacooper.bsky.social (@knightgtown.bsky.social), @coricrider.com (@openmarkets.bsky.social) & @apmaehl.bsky.social (DuckDuckGo) offer their views on the situation with competition in online search, on the latest legislative initiatives & cases
May 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
New panel 🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KqQ... @alissacooper.bsky.social (@knightgtown.bsky.social), @coricrider.com (@openmarkets.bsky.social) & @apmaehl.bsky.social (DuckDuckGo) offer their views on the situation with competition in online search, on the latest legislative initiatives & cases
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"The #Google #antitrust search case was always about AI... if you look at the backend of Google's Gemini, it directly benefits from all their user data and Google's search index. No competitor has those advantages. Data is so fundamental to all these AI products." @alissacooper.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"The #Google #antitrust search case was always about AI... if you look at the backend of Google's Gemini, it directly benefits from all their user data and Google's search index. No competitor has those advantages. Data is so fundamental to all these AI products." @alissacooper.bsky.social
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"We will know these remedies have been successful when there is entry into the market" KGI's @alissacooper.bsky.social
speaks at GW Law and Crowell & Moring's Antitrust & Tech conference on the recently litigated monopolization cases against Google, and how remedies can be crafted most effectively.
speaks at GW Law and Crowell & Moring's Antitrust & Tech conference on the recently litigated monopolization cases against Google, and how remedies can be crafted most effectively.
May 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
"We will know these remedies have been successful when there is entry into the market" KGI's @alissacooper.bsky.social
speaks at GW Law and Crowell & Moring's Antitrust & Tech conference on the recently litigated monopolization cases against Google, and how remedies can be crafted most effectively.
speaks at GW Law and Crowell & Moring's Antitrust & Tech conference on the recently litigated monopolization cases against Google, and how remedies can be crafted most effectively.
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Throughout May, help strengthen Tor's independence from profit-driven influence. 💜
We're aiming to raise $75,000 to keep building the tools that protect your privacy and help millions access the open internet. 😤✊
#PrivacyIsPossible
torproject.org/donate/donat...
We're aiming to raise $75,000 to keep building the tools that protect your privacy and help millions access the open internet. 😤✊
#PrivacyIsPossible
torproject.org/donate/donat...
Donate to the Tor Project
If you value privacy, support Tor
torproject.org
April 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Throughout May, help strengthen Tor's independence from profit-driven influence. 💜
We're aiming to raise $75,000 to keep building the tools that protect your privacy and help millions access the open internet. 😤✊
#PrivacyIsPossible
torproject.org/donate/donat...
We're aiming to raise $75,000 to keep building the tools that protect your privacy and help millions access the open internet. 😤✊
#PrivacyIsPossible
torproject.org/donate/donat...