Audio: Future of Tech Policy in the 119th Congress
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Audio: Elections in the Age of AI: Analyzing 2024 and Shaping Future Campaigns
This is audio from the May event on “Elections in the Age of AI: Analyzing 2024 and Shaping Future Campaigns”
Speakers
– Kara Frederick, Director, Tech Policy Center, The Heritage Foundation
– Jennifer Huddleston, Senior Fellow in Technology Policy, Cato Institute
– Tim Harper, Senior Policy Analyst and Project Lead, Elections and Democracy, Center for Democracy & Technology
– Oma Seddiq, Technology Policy Reporter, Bloomberg Government (moderator)
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Rayburn House Office Building
2024 was the first election since the emergence of powerful artificial intelligence models, and the dust is settling. Join a panel of election tech experts as they sift through this election cycle and explain the role AI played — or didn’t play — in candidates’ fates. Did AI influence the election? Did it sway voters, thwart interference, or amplify candidates’ voices, and what does the future of AI election tech hold for the future of democracy? From targeted ads and deepfake controversies to data-driven predictions and campaign automation, our panelists will dissect the benefits and pitfalls of AI’s influence in this election cycle. They’ll also offer insights into what we can expect in future elections, considering the potential for regulatory action and new policies that could redefine how AI interacts with democracy. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the lessons of 2024 and the future of AI in American elections.
Audio: Intellectual Property and AI: The Law & Policy Of Human Content
This is audio from the May event on “Intellectual Property and AI: The Law & Policy Of Human Content”
Speakers
– Brandon Butler, Executive Director, Re:Create Coalition
– Josh Rogin, Senior Vice President, Motion Picture Association
– Nick Garcia, Senior Policy Counsel, Public Knowledge
– Tim Lordan, Executive Director, Congressional Internet Caucus Academy
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Location:
– Rayburn House Office Building
The advent of artificial intelligence large language models (LLM) has raised a lot of legal and policy questions about the current state intellectual property laws and policies. Congress has started to look at some of these questions while the courts weigh numerous lawsuits. Some of the lawsuits deal with copyright issues and the limits of fair use. Others go to the heart of state-based right-to-publicity and name image and likeness (NIL) laws. Further, as LLMs voraciously ingest human-generated data sets (e.g. Reddit, Wikipedia), experts are asking questions about the value of content that humans contribute to the Internet. Our experts will provide an overview of the state-of-play of AI and IP laws and what questions Congress will need to grapple with at the dawn of artificial intelligence.
Audio: Tech Platforms and the 1st Amendment: Impacts of Landmark Supreme Court Rulings
This is audio from the May event on “Tech Platforms and the 1st Amendment: Impacts of Landmark Supreme Court Rulings”
Speakers
- Steve DelBianco, President and CEO, NetChoice
- Yaël Eisenstat, Senior Fellow, Cybersecurity For Democracy
- Olivier Sylvain, Professor of Law, Fordham University School of Law
- Vera Eidelman, Staff Attorney, Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, ACLU
- Nadine Farid Johnson, Policy Director, Knight Institute
Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Location:
– Rayburn House Office Building
As the digital world evolves quickly, so does the complex legal landscape surrounding content moderation and online expression. This week, the U.S. Supreme Court will deliver rulings on several pivotal First Amendment cases that will have far-reaching consequences for technology platforms and their approach to content moderation. Cases like NetChoice v. Paxton, Moody v. NetChoice, and Murthy v. Missouri will define the boundaries of acceptable content control by social media companies and other online platforms.
This panel assembles leading legal experts, technology industry insiders, and policy analysts to break down the Supreme Court’s decisions and discuss their impact on free speech, platform regulation, and the broader digital ecosystem. Panelists will explore the balance between moderation and censorship, the evolving role of tech companies in regulating user-generated content, and the implications for users in an age of primarily digital discourse.
Audio: The Shifting of U.S. Digital Trade Policy: Where Is USTR’s New Strategy Leading Us?
This is audio from the May event on “The Shifting of U.S. Digital Trade Policy: Where Is USTR’s New Strategy Leading Us?”
Speakers
– Natalie Dunleavy Campbell, Internet Society
– Lori Wallach, Rethink Trade
– Jonathan McHale, CCIA
– Simon Lester, WorldTradeLaw.net
Date: Monday, May 6, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Location:
– Rayburn House Office Building
For decades, the U.S. promoted digital trade rules based on an open Internet, fostering freedom of expression, e-commerce, and democracy. However, concerns about big tech’s influence on these rules have led U.S. Trade Representative Tai to adjust USTR’s approach, including withdrawing from some World Trade Organization provisions related to cross-border data flows and digital trade. Debates over Section 230, which grants liability protections for online platforms, further reflect the changing landscape.
This panel brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and academic experts to discuss the implications of these shifts. Topics include the risks of data localization, challenges to digital sovereignty, and strategies for maintaining a globally connected Internet, with panelists also addressing how to balance security and privacy while promoting a free and open digital ecosystem, offering advice on how the U.S. can continue leading in innovation and protecting user rights.
Key Questions for Discussion:
- What are the implications of the U.S. stepping back from WTO digital trade protections, and how could this influence the broader global digital trade landscape?
- How can U.S. policymakers navigate the shift toward digital protectionism and data localization while still advocating for an open, interconnected internet?
AI Regulation Roundup: Where Are We Now?
This is audio from the July event on “AI Regulation Roundup: Where Are We Now?”
Speakers
– Evi Fuelle, Global Policy Director, Credo AI (Bio)
– Anna Lenhart, George Washington University’s Institute for Data Democracy and Politics (Bio)
– Nick Garcia, Policy Counsel at Public Knowledge (Bio)
– Joshua Landau, Senior Counsel, Innovation Policy at CCIA (Bio)
Date: Friday, July 28, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Location:
– Rayburn House Office Building Room 2168
It’s been a wild six seven months of proposals to reign in AI deployment. Join us on Friday for lunch where a panel of AI policy experts will sum up the AI landscape. The panel will discuss recent regulatory AI proposals from the White House’s AI efforts and agreement with leading AI companies to legislative efforts in Congress. They will even discuss the Federal Trade Commission’s data request to Open AI. Bring your questions and your appetite.
Our discussion is hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Academy in conjunction with the Congressional Internet Caucus.
Photo by Hitesh Choudhary on Unsplash
Digital Identity: Cybersecurity’s New Hope?
This is audio from the October recess event on
“Digital Identity: Cybersecurity’s New Hope?” on October 3. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and we’re doing our part to highlight new policy developments in cyber security. Sadly, there is a lack of awareness about the cyber importance of digital identity. Our panel will discuss how a strong digital identity strategy can help prevent cyber attacks, and how we can implement it to enable a more secure future.
Speakers
– Zach Isakowitz, Legislative Director, Congressman Michael McCaul
-Cara Mumford, U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
– Connie LaSalle, Senior Technology Policy Advisor, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
– Tim Weiler, Economic Policy Advisor & Legislative Counsel, Congressman Bill Foster
– Sean Frazier, Federal Chief Security Officer, Okta
– Jeremy Grant, Better Identity Coalition, (Moderator)
Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA): Competition Perspectives from the European Commission
This is audio from the June recess event on “Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA): Competition Perspectives from the European Commission.” For this TPR discussion, we will be joined by two DMA experts from the European Commission, DG COMP Policy Director Inge Bernaerts and DG CONNECT Advisor Michael Koenig, and Director for Digital Transformation Gerard de Graaf. They discussed what the DMA will mean for competition in the digital space in Europe. Sumit Sharma from Consumer Reports offered his perspective.
The DMA is a regulation of the European Union aimed at ensuring fair competition in the marketplace by accounting for large technology companies (i.e. online platforms) that are designated as “gatekeepers” due to their market power.
Our discussion is hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Academy in conjunction with the Congressional Internet Caucus.
Chips & Glass: Supply Chain Stumbling Blocks To Biden’s Broadband Infrastructure Plan?
This is audio from the April recess event “Chips & Fiber: Supply Chain Stumbling Blocks To Biden’s Broadband Infrastructure?” We’ve invited experts to discuss the challenge the Biden Administration faces in spending the broadband infrastructure funds allocated by Congress. The government has a historic opportunity to ensure that every American has broadband Internet — and a very small window to do it. Could supply chain issues trip up the deployment? Will Congress’ chips and supply chain legislation help or hurt?
Our discussion is hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Academy in conjunction with the Congressional Internet Caucus.
Speakers
– Patrick Lozada, Telecommunications Industry Association
– Dileep Srihari, Access Partnership
– Gary Bolton, Fiber Broadband Association
Blockchain, Brokers & Web3: Can Congress Fix The Infrastructure Bill and Grow The Decentralized Web?
This is audio from the January Tech Policy Recess discussion on “Blockchain, Brokers & Web3: Can Congress Fix The Infrastructure Bill and Grow The Decentralized Web?” We will discuss the calls to revise the “broker” language in the signed Infrastructure Bill that was recently signed into law.
Guest Speakers Included:
Introductions by Bill Rockwood, U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congressman Darren Soto [Bio]
– Tim Massad, Research Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School [Bio]
– Marta Belcher, Chair, Filecoin Foundation [Bio]
–Jacob Hample, Director of Government Affairs & Policy, Blockchain Association [Bio]
This is part of the Academy’s monthly Tech Policy Recess discussion series.