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Last week, U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia James Boasberg ruled that Meta does not hold a monopoly in the social media market. The case failed because the FTC’s contrived market definition was out of touch with market realities. project-disco.org/competition/...
The FTC v. Meta Ruling: Chronicle of a Failure Foretold - Disruptive Competition Project
Last week, U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia James Boasberg ruled that Meta does not hold a monopoly in the social media market. As we had
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November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Last week, U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia James Boasberg ruled that Meta does not hold a monopoly in the social media market. The case failed because the FTC’s contrived market definition was out of touch with market realities. project-disco.org/competition/...
As policymakers across Europe debate new measures to protect minors on the internet, a pressing question arises: aren’t we about to inadvertently curb the very freedoms that once made the internet a space for growth, creativity, and connection? project-disco.org/european-uni...
Europe’s Minor Protection Tightrope: How to Protect Young Users Without Censoring the Internet - Disruptive Competition Project
Everyone in the digital sector shares responsibility for safeguarding young people online. Yet as policymakers across Europe debate new measures to protect minors on the internet, a pressing question ...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As policymakers across Europe debate new measures to protect minors on the internet, a pressing question arises: aren’t we about to inadvertently curb the very freedoms that once made the internet a space for growth, creativity, and connection? project-disco.org/european-uni...
U.S. leadership and engagement within the International Telecommunication Union, particularly concerning the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) process, is of critical importance. While WRC-27 may seem distant, the time for preparatory action is rapidly approaching.
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
U.S. leadership and engagement within the International Telecommunication Union, particularly concerning the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) process, is of critical importance. While WRC-27 may seem distant, the time for preparatory action is rapidly approaching.
Whatever happened to iRobot? In highly dynamic markets where companies must constantly adapt and innovate, mergers play a crucial role in helping businesses stay competitive by pooling resources, which can foster innovation and support sustained growth. project-disco.org/competition/...
iRobot’s Downfall: A Cautionary Tale of How Merger Overdeterrence Can Stifle Business and Cost American Jobs - Disruptive Competition Project
In highly dynamic markets where companies must constantly adapt and innovate, mergers play a crucial role in helping businesses stay competitive by pooling
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November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Whatever happened to iRobot? In highly dynamic markets where companies must constantly adapt and innovate, mergers play a crucial role in helping businesses stay competitive by pooling resources, which can foster innovation and support sustained growth. project-disco.org/competition/...
In two high-stakes gubernatorial races that drew national attention, voters in New Jersey and Virginia handed victories to candidates who emphasised technology, innovation and digital economy issues alongside more traditional themes of cost, education and workforce.
November 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In two high-stakes gubernatorial races that drew national attention, voters in New Jersey and Virginia handed victories to candidates who emphasised technology, innovation and digital economy issues alongside more traditional themes of cost, education and workforce.
On September 9, 2025, in a unanimous 3-0 vote, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the Northern District of California’s decision to deny NetChoice’s motion for summary judgment in NetChoice v. Bonta. project-disco.org/innovation/c...
Case Note: NetChoice v. Bonta - Disruptive Competition Project
On September 9, 2025, in a unanimous 3-0 vote, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the Northern
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November 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
On September 9, 2025, in a unanimous 3-0 vote, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the Northern District of California’s decision to deny NetChoice’s motion for summary judgment in NetChoice v. Bonta. project-disco.org/innovation/c...
California has spent nearly three years finalizing its rules on automated decisionmaking technology. After multiple rounds of public comments and revisions, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)’s rules differ substantially from when they were first proposed.
October 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
California has spent nearly three years finalizing its rules on automated decisionmaking technology. After multiple rounds of public comments and revisions, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)’s rules differ substantially from when they were first proposed.
On September 29, ten amicus briefs were filed in Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence supporting ROSS Intelligence and urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to overturn the district court’s controversial ruling.
Diverse Amici Support ROSS at the Third Circuit - Disruptive Competition Project
On September 29, ten amicus briefs were filed in Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence, supporting ROSS Intelligence and urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for
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October 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
On September 29, ten amicus briefs were filed in Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence supporting ROSS Intelligence and urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to overturn the district court’s controversial ruling.
New York's RAISE Act is an attempt to address fundamental risks posed by frontier #AI models. By imposing obligations solely on developers of such models, it neglects the broader AI value chain –chilling #Innovation without meaningfully improving safety. project-disco.org/innovation/a...
AI Safety or Innovation Freeze? – What New York’s RAISE Act Gets Wrong - Disruptive Competition Project
The Responsible AI Safety and Education Act (RAISE Act), recently passed by the New York State legislature, is an attempt to address fundamental risks posed
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October 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
New York's RAISE Act is an attempt to address fundamental risks posed by frontier #AI models. By imposing obligations solely on developers of such models, it neglects the broader AI value chain –chilling #Innovation without meaningfully improving safety. project-disco.org/innovation/a...
Government shutdowns are disruptive to many industries with the space industry being no exception. When funding stops and contingency plans are adopted, the impact is felt across the commercial and scientific ecosystems. project-disco.org/innovation/g...
Government Shutdowns and the Space Industry: What Stops and What Continues? - Disruptive Competition Project
Government shutdowns are disruptive to many industries with the space industry being no exception. When funding stops and contingency plans are adopted for
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October 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Government shutdowns are disruptive to many industries with the space industry being no exception. When funding stops and contingency plans are adopted, the impact is felt across the commercial and scientific ecosystems. project-disco.org/innovation/g...
The trial phase of the Federal Trade Commission’s case against Amazon’s Prime Subscription Services began this week. Critically, however, the FTC’s case fails to establish a legal theory by which the Court could determine that Amazon violated the law. project-disco.org/competition/...
The FTC's Misguided Approach to Amazon's Prime Subscription Services - Disruptive Competition Project
The trial phase of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) case against Amazon’s Prime Subscription Services began this week. Last week, in an order deciding on
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September 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The trial phase of the Federal Trade Commission’s case against Amazon’s Prime Subscription Services began this week. Critically, however, the FTC’s case fails to establish a legal theory by which the Court could determine that Amazon violated the law. project-disco.org/competition/...
Next week, on September 22, the remedies phase of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit against Google’s digital advertising services (AdTech) is set to begin. Before proceedings get underway, it is worth revisiting the current state of the case. project-disco.org/competition/...
Returning to the World of Digital Ads: A Primer on the Google - DOJ Case Ahead of the Remedies Phase - Disruptive Competition Project
Next week, on September 22, the remedies phase of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit against Google’s digital advertising services (AdTech) is set to
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September 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Next week, on September 22, the remedies phase of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit against Google’s digital advertising services (AdTech) is set to begin. Before proceedings get underway, it is worth revisiting the current state of the case. project-disco.org/competition/...
On September 22, world leaders will gather in New York City for the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. This summit will mark a stocktaking of the UN system’s foray into the technology policy space. project-disco.org/21st-century...
UN Tech Policy in Review Ahead of 80th Year - Disruptive Competition Project
On September 22, world leaders will gather in New York City for the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. While the summit will
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September 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
On September 22, world leaders will gather in New York City for the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. This summit will mark a stocktaking of the UN system’s foray into the technology policy space. project-disco.org/21st-century...
Today, millions of Americans use their digital devices to play, learn, connect with friends and family, and work. But there are still millions more that don't have the same connectivity opportunities.
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September 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Today, millions of Americans use their digital devices to play, learn, connect with friends and family, and work. But there are still millions more that don't have the same connectivity opportunities.
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As #AI becomes a defining force in global innovation and economic competitiveness, governments are establishing regulatory frameworks to oversee their use. South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan are emerging as early movers in the development of these new laws. project-disco.org/innovation/b...
Balancing Risk and Innovation: AI Governance Strategies in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan - Disruptive Competition Project
As AI becomes a defining force in global innovation and economic competitiveness, governments are establishing regulatory frameworks to oversee their use.
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September 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
As #AI becomes a defining force in global innovation and economic competitiveness, governments are establishing regulatory frameworks to oversee their use. South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan are emerging as early movers in the development of these new laws. project-disco.org/innovation/b...
A landmark ruling has reshaped lawmakers’ ability to regulate #SocialMedia. The opinion demonstrates the need to carefully consider constitutional protections when attempting to regulate social media. project-disco.org/privacy/cons...
Constitutional Barriers to Social Media Regulation - Disruptive Competition Project
A landmark ruling has reshaped lawmakers’ ability to regulate social media. On March 31, the Western District of Arkansas case NetChoice v. Griffin clarified
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April 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A landmark ruling has reshaped lawmakers’ ability to regulate #SocialMedia. The opinion demonstrates the need to carefully consider constitutional protections when attempting to regulate social media. project-disco.org/privacy/cons...
The European Commission’s #AI Office recently released the third draft of the Code of Practice for Providers of General-Purpose AI Models. Unfortunately, the measures in this draft remain concerning.
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How to Finalise the GPAI Code: A Test of Europe’s Commitment to AI Innovation - Disruptive Competition Project
The European Commission’s AI Office recently released the third draft of the Code of Practice for Providers of General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Models – the last one subject to stakeholder feedback. Unfortun...
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April 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The European Commission’s #AI Office recently released the third draft of the Code of Practice for Providers of General-Purpose AI Models. Unfortunately, the measures in this draft remain concerning.
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LIVE: The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform holds a hearing on state-sponsored cyber attacks. oversight.house.gov/hearing/salt...
Salt Typhoon: Securing America’s Telecommunications from State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks - United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
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April 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
LIVE: The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform holds a hearing on state-sponsored cyber attacks. oversight.house.gov/hearing/salt...
Judge Michael Boudin, who served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for nearly thirty years, recently passed away. Judge Boudin's influence can be seen in the heavy reliance of #SCOTUS in Google v. Oracle on his concurrence in Lotus v. Borland. project-disco.org/intellectual...
Judge Boudin’s Copyright Legacy - Disruptive Competition Project
Judge Michael Boudin, who served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for nearly thirty years, passed away on March 24, 2025. His obituaries
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April 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Judge Michael Boudin, who served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for nearly thirty years, recently passed away. Judge Boudin's influence can be seen in the heavy reliance of #SCOTUS in Google v. Oracle on his concurrence in Lotus v. Borland. project-disco.org/intellectual...
#Antitrust enforcement is most effective and fair when regulators are transparent about their objectives and describe how proposed interventions in the marketplace will promote #competition rather than hinder it. Anything less is just missing the mark. project-disco.org/competition/...
"Missing The Mark" - How Antitrust Remedies Should Address Specific Competition Concerns - Disruptive Competition Project
Enforcement of antitrust laws is based on more than just investigating whether companies have engaged in anticompetitive behavior. An equally important aspect
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April 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#Antitrust enforcement is most effective and fair when regulators are transparent about their objectives and describe how proposed interventions in the marketplace will promote #competition rather than hinder it. Anything less is just missing the mark. project-disco.org/competition/...
A Third Circuit appeals court judge sitting by designation in Delaware district court recently issued a controversial opinion in Thomson Reuters v. Ross, with holdings on #Copyright and #FairUse that conflict with established precedent. buff.ly/4h4fIF1 #FairUseWeek
Scholars Agree Opinion in Thomson Reuters v. Ross Should Be Disregarded - Disruptive Competition Project
A Third Circuit appeals court judge sitting by designation in Delaware district court recently issued a controversial opinion in Thomson Reuters v. Ross, with holdings on copyright and fair use that c...
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February 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A Third Circuit appeals court judge sitting by designation in Delaware district court recently issued a controversial opinion in Thomson Reuters v. Ross, with holdings on #Copyright and #FairUse that conflict with established precedent. buff.ly/4h4fIF1 #FairUseWeek
Before you go on break read up on the latest case that impacts the future of #AI! The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit just issued a decision that likely will have far-reaching implications for generative artificial intelligence systems. buff.ly/4gpY3I2
The Implications of Oracle v. Rimini for Generative AI - Disruptive Competition Project
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit just issued a decision that on its surface appears to be a straightforward interpretation of the Copyright Act
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December 20, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Before you go on break read up on the latest case that impacts the future of #AI! The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit just issued a decision that likely will have far-reaching implications for generative artificial intelligence systems. buff.ly/4gpY3I2
In 2024, #AI took center stage in legislative discussions across the United States, reflecting the rapid growth of this transformative technology.
December 9, 2024 at 2:35 PM
In 2024, #AI took center stage in legislative discussions across the United States, reflecting the rapid growth of this transformative technology.
The European Commission’s ‘Better Regulation’ framework has failed to deliver so far, a major overhaul is needed to reduce regulatory burdens and promote #innovation. Rather than new regulations, policymakers must focus on refining and enhancing existing frameworks. buff.ly/3D09ffT
Balancing EU Digital Regulation: How the New Commission Can Boost Tech Competitiveness - Disruptive Competition Project
During the previous mandate, EU lawmakers introduced a wave of digital rules aimed at regulating the bloc’s tech sector. While most were (at least initially) well-intentioned, this regulatory surge no...
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December 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM
The European Commission’s ‘Better Regulation’ framework has failed to deliver so far, a major overhaul is needed to reduce regulatory burdens and promote #innovation. Rather than new regulations, policymakers must focus on refining and enhancing existing frameworks. buff.ly/3D09ffT
The Digital Markets Act (#DMA) is creating unprecedented shifts in Europe’s online economy and the wider digital sphere. With the incoming European Commission soon taking office, we are now looking at a new stage for DMA implementation: one where the outcomes are uncertain. buff.ly/3ZBJ4E3
Digital Markets Act Enforcement at a Crossroads: Avoiding Overreach and Ensuring Progress - Disruptive Competition Project
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is creating unprecedented shifts in Europe’s online economy and the wider digital sphere. The DMA designates certain large digital companies as ‘gatekeepers’ – who face a...
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December 2, 2024 at 7:25 PM
The Digital Markets Act (#DMA) is creating unprecedented shifts in Europe’s online economy and the wider digital sphere. With the incoming European Commission soon taking office, we are now looking at a new stage for DMA implementation: one where the outcomes are uncertain. buff.ly/3ZBJ4E3