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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Commissioner Gomez brings over 30 years of public and private sector experience in communications law, with pivotal roles including Deputy Administrator at the NTIA as well as serving as Counsel to the U.S. @commerce.senate.govCommittee.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Last, but certainly not least in our #IP3Spotlight Series! Public Knowledge is proud to present a President’s Award to Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social for her steadfast commitment to ensuring the law honors and serves the public.

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Broadband Breakfast @broadbandbreakfast.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

150 years of telecom history. What can it teach us about innovation today? 🗣️ Shane Greenstein • Chris Lewis • Matt DelNero - Harvard Business School Professor - Public Knowledge CEO / President - Covington & Burling Partner /Co-chair Today, 12 PM ET → broadbandbreakfast.com/telecom150/

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today, a federal judge approved the settlement between Paramount and a group of state attorneys general that sued to block its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Public Knowledge remains opposed to this settlement that poses harm to consumers and creatives alike:

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Paramount–Warner Settlement Falls Short for Consumers and Creative Workers

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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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today, the FCC voted to provide more spectrum capacity for satellite broadband services. This additional spectrum clears the way for improving satellite broadband capacity for millions of rural Americans, and encourages innovation and competition in satellite services.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On Thursday, Oct. 1 at 12 Noon ET, join Broadband Census for a virtual panel event examining 150 years of American communications, and what that history can tell us about the future, feat. @publicknowledge.bsky.social President & CEO @chrisjlewis.bsky.social. Register at the link below:

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America250/Telecom150

250 Years of American Independence & 150 Years of American Telecommunications The event will take place online at 12 Noon ET on Thursday, October 1, 2026 Register for $150! This pathbreaking ...

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Does an AI system actually perform the way its developer says? Today, the only answers come from company-run evals or auditors the company picks. A new memo from @nickgarcia.bsky.social & Caroline Siegel Singh proposes an independent clearinghouse to accredit AI auditors and assign them at random.

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We Need An Independent AI Evaluation Clearinghouse (IAIEC) to Provide Accreditation, Funding, and Independence in the AI Assurance Ecosystem - Federation of American Scientists

Yet for AI systems, safety claims still rely entirely on company-produced evaluations or company-selected vendors for third-party assessments.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The disappointing outcome of the multiyear Google ad-tech antitrust case is the latest example of antitrust enforcement alone being insufficient to rein in Big Tech. It's time for a digital regulator, says Audrey Black in her latest blog post: publicknowledge.org/its-time-for...

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It's Time for a Digital Regulator

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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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In the wake of 9/11, Congress passed the FirstNet Authority statute with the goal of creating a nationwide broadband network, so that first responders could communicate with each other at any place, no matter what network they used. Now, that authority is set to expire.

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Tech Policy Press @techpolicypress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The remedies in the Google ad tech case "stopped well short of actually preventing future abuses of monopoly power," writes Public Knowledge senior policy advocate Patrick Gallaher, who argues the ruling shows the need for the bipartisan AMERICA Act.

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Google Ad Tech Remedies Show Need for Legislation

The AMERICA Act is bipartisan legislation that gets at the heart of the problem of monopolistic digital ad tech, writes Public Knowledge's Patrick Gallaher.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

“For the second time in as many weeks, rightsholders have convinced Congress to build out an expansive infrastructure for censorship rather than go after the root of the problem: operators of overseas piracy websites.” Read our statement from @mrose.ink: publicknowledge.org/public-knowl...

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Public Knowledge Opposes Tillis, Lofgren Site-blocking Bill Putting Small Businesses in the Crossfire

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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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today, Senator Thom Tillis and @lofgren.house.gov introduced the DEFEND IP Act of 2026, which would allow rightsholders to secure “blocking orders” against foreign websites accused of copyright infringement.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social introduced the “In Real Life Act” to curb the harms of engagement-driven social media and invest in community infrastructure. The bill would tax digital advertising on algorithmic social media and use the revenues for a Social Capital Fund.

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Morgan Wilsmann @mwils.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Pretty amazing to me that one of the first moves from Trump II was an executive order "ending federal censorship", and in the ~20 months since, the admin tramples on 1A rights every chance it gets. What's also remarkable is how events like these expose the lack of understanding of 1A

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On Sept. 30 at 12 P.M., @publicknowledge.bsky.social Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social will join the Lunch Tech Policy Briefing for a conversation exploring the use, prevalence, and community impact of data centers. Save your spot at the link below: www.lgbttech.org/event-detail...

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Policy Outlook on Exploring Data Centers | LGBT Tech

HTTP, LGBT Tech, MMTC, and OCA invite you to our quarterly Lunch Tech Policy Briefing exploring the use, prevalence, and community impact of data centers.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A co-author of AI Snake Oil, his groundbreaking research was among the first to show how machine learning reflects cultural stereotypes. Like fellow co-author Sayash Kapoor, he was named to @time.com's inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in AI and is a recipient of the PECASE Award.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Next up in our #IP3Spotlight Series! Public Knowledge is proud to present an Information Policy Award to @randomwalker.bsky.social. Professor Arvind Narayanan is a professor of computer science at @princeton.edu and the director of @princetoncitp.bsky.social.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Reports indicate that a group of 12 state attorneys general resolved its antitrust lawsuit against Paramount/Skydance to halt its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The suit alleged that the merger would cause serious harm to competition, raise prices, & reduce quality film and TV content.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Last week, Public Knowledge joined a coalition in sending the Senate a clear redline: Any AI framework needs mandatory, binding, enforceable safety standards for advanced AI, and states must keep the right to regulate beyond the federal floor. See who signed & why it matters: ari.us/wp-content/u...

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

California is being asked to sacrifice up to $16 billion in broadband benefits it already has – in exchange for a $1.42 billion BEAD grant that the Trump administration can revoke whenever it likes.

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Morgan Wilsmann @mwils.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Cruz & Wyden's JAWBONE Act passed out of committee this morning, thanks to Dem support from @edmarkey.bsky.social @rosen.senate.gov @schatz.bsky.social - each of whom has spoken loudly against censorship coming out of FCC Chair Carr. A crucial step toward neutering Carr's censorship efforts!

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today, Rep. Darrell Issa introduced the “American Copyright Protection Act of 2026” which would allow rightsholders to secure “blocking orders” against foreign websites accused of copyright infringement.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Meta's troubled Muse Image rollout showed a pattern we've seen play out time and time again: A Big Tech company surprise-launches a high-risk AI feature, only to disable it after public backlash.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Sayash is a computer science Ph.D. candidate at @princeton.edu & an incoming assistant professor at @berkeleyischool.bsky.social. He is a co-author of AI Snake Oil – named one of @nature.com's 2024 10 best books – and was named to @time.com's inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in AI.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The 23rd Annual #IP3Awards is coming soon – and for this edition of our #IP3Spotlight series we’re celebrating @sayash.bsky.social, winner of the Information Policy Award.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The bill won't address every concern about what constitutes illegal jawboning, but a universal standard is essential to protect free expression. Read the latest from Policy Analyst @mwils.bsky.social: publicknowledge.org/the-case-for...

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The Case for the JAWBONE Act

On September 16, 2026, the Senate Commerce Committee is planning to hold a markup of the JAWBONE Act. Here's why we support it.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This week, @commerce.senate.gov is scheduled to mark up the JAWBONE Act, led by Senators TedCruz and @wyden.senate.gov, which is designed to address instances in which government actors wield informal pressure to stifle First Amendment-protected speech.

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Harold Feld @haroldfeld.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

When the phones wouldn't work here in DC on 9/11 (overwhelmed, I expect), it occurred to me this was exactly the kind of situation email was designed for. I was able to let my folks know I was OK, coordinate with my wife in Shady Grove, and get my son from daycare.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Until 2025, Alan served as the head of public policy and advocacy for the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social. Notably, he was a study director at @nationalacademies.org for The Digital Dilemma: Intellectual Property in the Information Age – the nation’s first comprehensive study on digital copyright.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Next up in our #IP3Spotlight Series is Alan S. Inouye, winner of the Intellectual Property Award! Alan is an acclaimed writer and adviser on public policy and advocacy through his consulting firm, The Policy Connection.

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Tech Policy Press @techpolicypress.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

"I'm disappointed in the order, and you should be, too." Public Knowledge policy director Lisa Macpherson says the Google ad-tech remedies ruling ensures the illegal monopolist keeps its grip, and litigation alone won't fix it. buff.ly/AJsuySB

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The Google Ad Tech Remedies Matter to You, Too

Lisa MacPherson, policy director at Public Knowledge, says the remedies ruling this week is disappointing, and ensures Google's dominant control will persist.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Legal Director @bergmayer.net recently joined C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss the lawsuit, the FCC's DEI investigation and more: youtu.be/o82DNJ-dnI0?...

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John Bergmayer Joins C-SPAN to Discuss FCC—Disney DEI Investigation

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🚨 Today, the FCC asked a federal judge to toss a lawsuit brought by Disney and ABC over the agency’s move to call several of the network’s local stations for early license renewal.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

"I'm disappointed in the order, and you should be, too." @publicknowledge.bsky.social policy director @lisahmacpherson.bsky.social says the Google ad-tech remedies ruling ensures the illegal monopolist keeps its grip, and litigation alone won't fix it. www.techpolicy.press/the-google-a...

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Adrianne is Board Chair and Trustee of @bentoninstitute.bsky.social. During her decade-long tenure as Exec. Director, Adrianne focused the organization on advancing policies to ensure that robust, affordable broadband service delivers new opportunities and equity to communities across the nation.

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Public Knowledge @publicknowledge.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Public Knowledge’s 23rd Annual IP3 Awards is approaching soon — follow along with our #IP3Spotlight series to meet the winners! First up is Adrianne Furniss, this year’s winner for the Internet Protocol Award.

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