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The new politics of Silicon Valley: Revenge of the nerds
It was a dangerous year for innovation. Governments around the world became increasingly aware that digital technology could disrupt the political and economic status quo....
A Mantra for Tech Policy in the New Year
It’s hard to believe TechFreedom launched just last January. As we begin 2012, let me share with you the mantra that continues to guide our...
Some Much-Needed Antitrust Skepticism on Senate Letter Urging FTC Google Investigation
Back in September, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Antitrust Subcommittee held a hearing on “ The Power of Google: Serving Consumers or Threatening Competition? ” Given...
FCC Requires Online Public Inspection Files, But Misses Point of OpenGov: Data Accessibility
At yesterday’s FCC Open Commission Meeting , the Commission proposed to require television stations to make their “ public inspection file ” available online. But...
FTC Punishes P2P Company for Unfairly Tricking Users to Share Private Data
While policymakers rush write new Net regulations to protect privacy, we keep suggesting the FTC use its existing authority more effectively to punish unfair and...
Copyright, Done Right: Warrantless Factory Searches Aren’t the Right Way to Stop DVD Piracy
California police will now be able to conduct warrantless searches of optical disc (DVD, CD, BluRay) factories to look for piracy and seize pirated discs,...