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- [2023: A Patchwork of Data Privacy Proposals](https://project-disco.org/privacy/011223-2023-a-patchwork-of-data-privacy-proposals/): UPDATE 4/13/2023: CCIA is planning to update the interactive state legislative map for privacy at least weekly on Friday afternoons.
- [Copyright & AI: Why the European Commission Should Avoid Flawed Opt-Outs and Support International Standardisation ](https://project-disco.org/european-union/copyright-ai-why-the-european-commission-should-avoid-flawed-opt-outs-and-support-international-standardisation/): Will the European Commission make AI innovation significantly harder and more expensive by mandating ineffective copyright opt-out mechanisms for AI training? The question is technical, but the answer is critical to Europe’s innovation potential.
- [A “Bill of Rights” for Whom? H.R. 9799 Misreads the Modern Retail Market](https://project-disco.org/competition/a-bill-of-rights-for-whom-h-r-9799-misreads-the-modern-retail-market/): Small and medium businesses (SMBs) increasingly use and rely on online platforms to reach consumers. To protect users making transactions on their websites, online platforms create and enforce marketplace rules to address fraudulent activity. When a platform takes action against a seller, such as restricting an account, listing, inventory, or payment, legitimate sellers should be told why and given a meaningful opportunity to respond. This is the premise underlying the recently introduced Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026 (H.R. 9799), which seeks to protect online sellers. But the bill is far broader than its title suggests, and could make it harder for platforms to protect consumers from fraud and unsafe products.
- [Nebraska’s LB 525 As A Model for AI Chatbot Legislation](https://project-disco.org/innovation/nebraskas-lb-525-as-a-model-for-ai-chatbot-legislation/): In the absence of a comprehensive federal framework for artificial intelligence (AI), state legislators are moving to regulate the rapidly expanding technology. In the first half of 2026, state legislatures introduced more than 1,300 AI-related bills, covering topics as varied as healthcare, employment, elections, and companion chatbots. 
- [Halfway Through 2026: State Technology Policy Comes of Age](https://project-disco.org/innovation/halfway-through-2026-state-technology-policy-comes-of-age/): This week, legislators and advocates across the U.S. will attend the National Conference of State Legislature’s (NCSL) annual conference, where they will review the first half of the 2026 legislative sessions. 2026 reinforces a trend that has been building for several years: state legislatures continue to shape the future of technology policy in the United States. In the absence of comprehensive federal legislation, lawmakers across the country are increasingly taking the lead on issues ranging from artificial intelligence and privacy to children's online safety and digital competition.
- [A Digital Independence Day: Celebrating 250 Years of Free Expression](https://project-disco.org/innovation/a-digital-independence-day-celebrating-250-years-of-free-expression/): As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, few of our nation’s principles have proven to be more consequential than the First Amendment. The intellectual bedrock of the world’s leading democracy, it ensures that today -- thanks to technology -- Americans can speak, publish, and be heard at a scale the founders could scarcely have imagined. That freedom faces growing threats, including recently enacted state laws that would empower the government to compel speech, laws CCIA has challenged all the way to the Supreme Court. 
- [The Digital Networks Act’s Scope Creep: How Article 9 Paves a Sneaky Pathway to Network Fees ](https://project-disco.org/european-union/the-digital-networks-acts-scope-creep-how-article-9-paves-a-sneaky-pathway-to-network-fees/): Main takeaways
- [A Crucial Privacy Win as America Turns 250](https://project-disco.org/privacy/a-crucial-privacy-win-as-america-turns-250/): The Fourth Amendment protects Americans’ “papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures.” 250 years later, these safeguards remain as essential as ever. Indeed, it is quite challenging to participate in modern society without storing personal information on personal devices like cell phones or laptops. In doing so, we entrust high sensitive information with the expectation it will be secured. For decades, courts have tackled legal foundations around privacy expectations with incremental progress. However, the Supreme Court improved Americans’ digital privacy rights with last week’s decision in Chatrie v. United States, elevating third party protections over stored sensitive information.
- [Built to Last: Why America’s Antitrust System Has Endured for More Than a Century](https://project-disco.org/competition/built-to-last-why-americas-antitrust-system-has-endured-for-more-than-a-century/): As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, few areas of public policy better illustrate the country’s capacity for institutional durability and adaptability than antitrust law. Enacted in 1890, the Sherman Act remains the foundation of U.S. competition policy and enforcement despite profound economic transformations, from railroads and oil to digital platforms and artificial intelligence. The remarkable feature of the American antitrust system is not just its legacy, but that it remains effective after profound economic and technological changes. Its durability rests on an unusual combination: Congress added new institutions and enforcement tools, courts incorporated new economic learning, and the framework adheres to lasting foundational principles.
- [Enabling Semiconductor Manufacturing in Space](https://project-disco.org/innovation/enabling-semiconductor-manufacturing-in-space/): Congress recently introduced the Semiconductor Superiority Act, which would expand the CHIPS and Science Act tax credits to include semiconductor manufacturing in space. Through the Act, Congress is positioning the U.S. to lead a technological shift that will revolutionize commercial space and compute capabilities.
- [Why Europe’s Affordable Housing Act Won’t Make Housing More Affordable](https://project-disco.org/european-union/why-europes-affordable-housing-act-wont-make-housing-more-affordable/): Parts of Europe face a housing crisis, and the European Commission wants to act. But there is a problem: building homes, urban planning, and social housing are the responsibility of national, regional, and local governments. Housing is, for the most part, simply not an EU competence. To its credit, the Commission’s wider plan reflects this, most of its 10 actions address the real drivers: supply, investment, and vacant homes. The forthcoming Affordable Housing Act is the exception, targeting short-term rental (STR) services instead. 
- [Reviving AICOA: Third Time Isn’t the Charm](https://project-disco.org/competition/reviving-aicoa-third-time-isnt-the-charm/): This week, Sens. Grassley (R-IA) and Klobuchar (D-MN) reintroduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA), for the third time. First appearing in 2021 and again in 2023 with declining support, AICOA failed to pass in part because of significant concerns over increasing costs on American consumers. At a time when consumers are facing rising inflation, AICOA would undermine the free and low cost digital tools consumers use to find lower prices, exchange information, and work and study online.
- [EU Tech Sovereignty: Escaping the Protectionism Trap](https://project-disco.org/european-union/eu-tech-sovereignty-escaping-the-protectionism-trap/): As the geopolitical map is being redrawn in real time, the European Union finds itself at a critical juncture regarding its digital future. While debates over tech sovereignty and ‘Buy European’ policies intensify in Brussels, it is imperative for policymakers to focus on ensuring that new laws enhance, not hinder, Europe’s competitiveness and long-term security. 
- [Repeating Failure: How Spanish Overblocking Ignores the Lessons of Italy’s Broken Piracy Shield ](https://project-disco.org/european-union/repeating-failure-how-spanish-overblocking-ignores-the-lessons-of-italys-broken-piracy-shield/): Since early 2025, LaLiga (Spain’s top-tier football league) has been operating an aggressive and largely unchecked IP-address blocking regime in an attempt to tackle sports piracy. In 2024, LaLiga and several Spanish internet service providers, some of whom have direct commercial interests in LaLiga broadcasting, sought a court order authorising the blocking of specific domain names. 
- [New Research Shows AI Can Complement Workers, Boost Wages, and Expand Opportunity](https://project-disco.org/innovation/new-research-shows-ai-can-complement-workers-boost-wages-and-expand-opportunity/): As conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) continue to dominate headlines, public concern has turned to how AI will affect the job market. A Gallup workforce survey of 23,717 U.S. employees fielded February 4-19, 2026 found that 18 percent of all U.S. employees (and 23 percent of those in AI-adopting organizations) believe it is very or somewhat likely their job will be eliminated within the next five years due to AI or automation; on the other hand, within organizations adopting AI, 65% of workers say AI has benefited their productivity and efficiency.
- [Why the Hurry? Getting the Digital Omnibus Right – And What’s Needed For That](https://project-disco.org/european-union/why-the-hurry-getting-the-digital-omnibus-right-and-whats-needed-for-that/): Recent discussions on simplifying EU tech rules have revealed a rare point of consensus: Europe’s rulebook is overdue for a serious overhaul. However, as co-legislators are now unpicking the details of the European Commission’s Digital Omnibus proposal, covering everything from cybersecurity to data and privacy, warning lights are starting to flash. 
- [A Tech-Neutral Approach for Commercial Position, Navigation, and Timing](https://project-disco.org/innovation/a-tech-neutral-approach-for-commercial-position-navigation-and-timing/): From global financial transactions to food delivery, accessible and reliable Global Positioning System (GPS) services are crucial. While understanding exactly how GPS technologies work is not known by many, it is certainly widely used with the expectations of accuracy using Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) information. GPS has today become an invisible backbone of the economy, as an outage could cost the U.S. over a billion dollars a day and disrupt our daily lives. 
- [The Hidden Costs and Data Vulnerabilities of the GUARD Act](https://project-disco.org/privacy/the-hidden-costs-and-data-vulnerabilities-of-the-guard-act/): As Congress considers the Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible Dialogue (GUARD) Act, policymakers face a critical juncture in technology regulation. While safeguarding younger internet users remains an essential priority for the technology sector, the proposed legislation introduces a fundamentally flawed regulatory architecture that risks stifling American leadership in artificial intelligence while undermining user privacy. And most importantly, the GUARD Act’s provisions would lead to the opposite outcome it intends – making children less safe online. 
- [Security at Risk: How Today’s DMA Enforcement Risks Leaving Europeans Vulnerable to Spam and Scams ](https://project-disco.org/european-union/how-todays-dma-enforcement-risks-leaving-europeans-vulnerable-to-spam-and-scams/): This May marks three years since the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into force. While the DMA was supposed to promote ‘contestability’ and ‘fairness’ in digital markets by curbing so-called ‘gatekeeper’ companies, a troubling gap is emerging between regulatory theory and how the European Commission’s enforcement of the DMA is affecting internet users in practice. 
- [Tasking Online Marketplaces with Verifying Country-of-Origin is Redundant and Unreasonable](https://project-disco.org/21st-century-trade/tasking-online-marketplaces-with-verifying-country-of-origin-is-redundant-and-unreasonable/): In a world where a single product can be a patchwork of global components or a vintage item missing its paper trail, country-of-origin (COO) verification is a determination online marketplaces are neither equipped nor situated to make. The Administration’s March 13 Executive Order (EO) 14392, “Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming to Be Made in America,” looks to solve one aspect of this problem, but in doing so overreaches. The EO directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prioritize enforcement of existing “Made in USA” standards and consider whether online marketplaces should bear responsibility for verifying COO claims. 
- [Is the FTC Trying to Break Up Amazon? A Judge Just Ordered It to Say](https://project-disco.org/competition/is-the-ftc-trying-to-break-up-amazon-a-judge-just-ordered-it-to-say/): On April 6, Judge John Chun in Seattle ordered the FTC to provide “each and every remedy and form of relief” it intends to seek in its monopolization case against Amazon. By May 1, the FTC must finally reveal if it wants to break up Amazon, an outcome that could lead to substantial losses for small businesses and significantly higher prices for consumers. 
- [Por qué un caso judicial pendiente en México podría socavar un logro clave del T-MEC](https://project-disco.org/21st-century-trade/por-que-un-caso-judicial-pendiente-en-mexico-podria-socavar-un-logro-clave-del-t-mec/): Se espera que la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación de México se pronuncie en las próximas semanas sobre un caso trascendental presentado por un abogado agraviado en relación con una publicación en el servicio Blogger de Google que podría afectar la libertad de expresión en línea y la viabilidad de los sitios web que alojan este tipo de contenido.
- [Why a Pending Court Case in Mexico could Undermine a Key Achievement of USMCA ](https://project-disco.org/21st-century-trade/why-a-pending-court-case-in-mexico-could-undermine-a-key-achievement-of-usmca/): Mexico’s highest court is expected to rule in the coming weeks in a seminal case brought by an aggrieved lawyer over a post on Google’s Blogger service that could affect free expression online and the viability of websites that host such speech.
- [Space-based Data Centers: Bringing AI Policy Into the Equation](https://project-disco.org/innovation/space-based-data-centers-bringing-ai-policy-into-the-equation/): Space-based data centers have attracted growing interest in recent years, prompting significant attention to the technical and policy challenges associated with their development. What’s less discussed is another policy question at the intersection of space infrastructure and artificial intelligence: as both technologies advance, how should AI policy be applied to data centers operating in space?
- [Why Europe’s AI Future Hinges on the EU Court of Justice’s Next Move](https://project-disco.org/european-union/europes-ai-future-hinges-on-eu-court-of-justices-next-move/): On 10 March, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will hold the first public hearing in the ‘Like Company v. Google Ireland’ case. In brief, the case was brought by a Hungarian news publisher, which claims that the Gemini AI chatbot infringed its rights by allegedly copying news articles without permission. 
- [30 Exceptions for Section 230’s 30th Anniversary](https://project-disco.org/competition/30-exceptions-for-section-230s-30th-anniversary/): This month marks 30 years of Section 230 of the Communications Act (47 U.S.C. § 230), a fundamental yet misunderstood Internet law.
- [Liability or Liberty? Congress Should Think Twice Before Weakening Section 230](https://project-disco.org/competition/liability-or-liberty-congress-should-think-twice-before-weakening-section-230/): For thirty years, Section 230 has played a central role in protecting free expression online by shielding private enterprises from becoming tools of government censorship. Under Section 230, users are free to speak, websites are able to moderate content in good faith, and the state is barred from threatening legal punishment for every moderation decision. That structure has allowed online services to provide spaces for wide-ranging debate without getting sued into oblivion or turning into sterilized forums lacking free user expression.
- [Retail Delivery Fees: A Regressive Approach to Modern Commerce](https://project-disco.org/competition/retail-delivery-fees-a-regressive-approach-to-modern-commerce/): Policymakers must always consider the broader economic impacts that may result when they consider new revenue sources, especially as affordability remains a key concern for consumers. As Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger stated during a January address to the Commonwealth’s General Assembly, “Affordability is not only a family budget issue; it’s an issue of economic competitiveness.” 
- [Launching the Future Through Commercial Space Innovation](https://project-disco.org/innovation/launching-the-future-through-commercial-space-innovation/): Since its inception, space technology has produced innovations in nearly every part of our lives - something as simple as shipping a package requires GPS to track the package and the shipping vehicles, remote sensing data to plan routes around severe weather conditions, and telecommunications satellites for the vehicle operator to stay in touch with their operations center across any part of the world. The future holds even more promising endeavors, such as orbital data centers, lunar mining, and bio-manufacturing in microgravity. All of these possibilities have generated significant demand for launch opportunities. In 2023, McKinsey estimated that in order to meet this growing demand, the annual mass-to-orbit capabilities would need to reach 15 kilotons (that’s 15,000 tons or roughly 1,300 Hubble Space Telescopes) by 2030! However the total mass launched in 2025 was just 3.1 kilotons due to the small number of launch opportunities. Since McKinsey’s report, there have been a cavalcade of new space ventures that will likely push that number up, most notably the recent announcement by SpaceX for a million-satellite constellation. A lack of launch opportunities and an increase in space ventures have created an environment brimming with potential but lacking the ability to fully fulfill it. This however, is primed to change.
- [Are UK Ministers getting the innovation and investment friendly competition regime they asked for?](https://project-disco.org/competition/are-uk-ministers-getting-the-innovation-and-investment-friendly-competition-regime-they-asked-for/): The UK Department for Business and Trade has published a consultation on changes to the competition regime.
- [Returning Soon? A Home Front in the U.S. Fight Against Foreign Tech Regulations](https://project-disco.org/competition/returning-soon-a-home-front-in-the-u-s-fight-against-foreign-tech-regulations/): U.S. Capitol Building
- [Space-based Data Centers: Unlocking the Final Frontier of Big Data](https://project-disco.org/innovation/space-based-data-centers-unlocking-the-final-frontier-of-big-data/): With the rapid growth of the commercial space market and the recent leaps in space technology, we are now generating an unprecedented amount of data from space. For instance, Planet Labs reported in 2023 that their imaging constellation downlinked more than 30 terabytes of data daily. The data requirements for future Earth observation satellite constellations, in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) operations, and cis-lunar operations are expected to far exceed what current data relay networks can handle. And with a 2023 NASA report finding that their Deep-Space Network is already facing a 40% oversubscription rate and an expected 10x increase in demand by 2030, these data bottlenecks are rapidly becoming serious strategic risks. Many view the solution to these problems will be space-based data centers.
- [LEO Satellite Networks and BEAD: Developing the Next Era of Connectivity](https://project-disco.org/innovation/leo-satellite-networks-and-bead-developing-the-next-era-of-connectivity/): Connectivity can change a community’s access to opportunities in an increasingly digital economy, however, roughly 13% of Americans lack reliable access to broadband internet. Lack of connectivity can lead to significantly reduced economic opportunities compared to their more connected counterparts. Private industry investments are closing a significant portion of the connectivity gap, including the deployment of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband satellites. However, there is still a need for public investment to fully connect America. 
- [What Federal Age Verification Mandates Could Mean for Privacy and Security](https://project-disco.org/privacy/what-federal-age-verification-mandates-could-mean-for-privacy-and-security/): Industry, parents, and policymakers are all deeply concerned about youth safety and protecting younger users online. Leading digital services offer a range of online safety tools that empower parents to protect their children and decide what is appropriate for their families. Because these tools are effective and enable parents to make granular-level details about access for their children, decisions about what sensitive information to share—and what not to—should be led by parents. Indeed, no website or digital service should be forced to collect birth certificates or other sensitive identifying data that could be exploited by bad actors.
- [Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age Act Isolates Youth and Fractures the Open Internet](https://project-disco.org/21st-century-trade/australias-social-media-minimum-age-act-isolates-youth-and-fractures-the-open-internet/): Today marks a turning point for Australian youth, as the Social Media Minimum Age Act (SMMA) is set to take effect. While framed as a necessary measure for child protection, its execution relies on blunt instruments that fracture the digital market and, paradoxically, may leave young people less safe than before. Please see this brief for more information on the Act.
- [Europe’s Cybersecurity Act Needs a Hard Reboot: Here’s How ](https://project-disco.org/european-union/europes-cybersecurity-act-needs-a-hard-reboot-heres-how/): As the European Commission prepares to revise the Cybersecurity Act (CSA), Europe faces a critical moment to learn from past mistakes. Originally adopted in 2019 to build trust in information and communications technology (ICT) products and services, the CSA has yet to produce a single technology-specific certification scheme ready for adoption across the EU market. 
- [The FTC v. Meta Ruling: Chronicle of a Failure Foretold](https://project-disco.org/competition/the-ftc-v-meta-ruling-chronicle-of-a-failure-foretold/): 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 discussed in a previous DisCo post when the trial concluded, the market definition proved to be the case's biggest flaw and the FTC’s Achilles’ Heel. As Judge Boasberg concluded, the FTC failed to carry its burden to prove Meta’s alleged monopoly in its artificially narrow market definition of “personal social networking services.” The case failed because the agency’s contrived market definition was out of touch with market realities.
- [Europe’s Minor Protection Tightrope: How to Protect Young Users Without Censoring the Internet](https://project-disco.org/european-union/europes-minor-protection-tightrope-how-to-protect-young-users-without-censoring-the-internet/): 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 arises: aren’t we about to inadvertently curb the very freedoms that once made the internet a space for growth, creativity, and connection?
- [The Future of Communications to be Decided in Shanghai](https://project-disco.org/innovation/the-future-of-communications-to-be-decided-in-shanghai/): In a previous DisCo post, I emphasized the critical importance of United States leadership and engagement within the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), particularly concerning the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) process. And while the next conference, WRC-27, may seem distant, the time for preparatory international coordination and rigorous technical studies is rapidly shrinking. 
- [iRobot’s Downfall: A Cautionary Tale of How Merger Overdeterrence Can Stifle Business and Cost American Jobs](https://project-disco.org/competition/irobots-downfall-a-cautionary-tale-of-how-merger-overdeterrence-can-stifle-business-and-cost-american-jobs/): 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. However, when mergers are excessively deterred by overly aggressive antitrust enforcement, it can have long-lasting negative effects on American companies and workers. After antitrust enforcers effectively blocked iRobot’s merger deal with Amazon, the company’s ongoing struggles and potential bankruptcy serve as a stark reminder of the possible consequences of overdeterrence: At a time when U.S. firms face increased pressure from Chinese rivals, overly aggressive antitrust enforcement can harm competition, hinder innovation, and cost American jobs.
- [Beyond the Buzz and Assumptions: What European Consumers REALLY Think About Personalisation and Online Fairness](https://project-disco.org/european-union/beyond-the-buzz-what-consumers-think-about-personalisation-online-fairness/): The European Union is seeking to modernise consumer protection, and has announced plans for a Digital Fairness Act (DFA) in 2026. The process began in 2024, when the European Commission published its Digital Fairness Fitness Check, evaluating whether EU consumer laws remain fit for purpose and identifying harmful online practices. 
- [In a Digital World, These Newly Elected Officials Aim to Shape It](https://project-disco.org/innovation/in-a-digital-world-these-newly-elected-officials-aim-to-shape-it/): 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. As the new administrations prepare to take office, several tech-policy priorities are already emerging.
- [Case Note: NetChoice v. Bonta ](https://project-disco.org/innovation/case-note-netchoice-v-bonta/): 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, their case challenging California’s Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act (the “Act”). The Act remains partially enjoined and the case will be remanded for further proceedings.
- [Lessons Learned from California’s Privacy Rulemaking](https://project-disco.org/privacy/lessons-learned-from-californias-privacy-rulemaking/): California has spent nearly three years finalizing its rules on automated decisionmaking technology (ADMT), which will take effect on January 1, 2026. After multiple rounds of public comments and revisions, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)’s rules differ substantially from when they were first proposed, having adopted many suggestions from CCIA and others. The evolution of these rules yields key insights regarding which privacy and technology laws are administratively feasible. The lessons from this process are valuable to all lawmakers seeking to regulate the intersection of AI and privacy law.
- [Diverse Amici Support ROSS at the Third Circuit](https://project-disco.org/intellectual-property/diverse-amici-support-ross-at-the-third-circuit/): 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. The amici represent a wide range of perspectives from academics and technical experts: (1) Heather Meeker; (2) Brian L. Frye, Jess Miers, & Mateusz Blaszczyk; (3) Edward Lee, Matthew Sag, Pamela Samuelson, Christopher Jon Sprigman, & Rebecca Tushnet; (4) Abraham Kang, Esq. & Kunal Patel; (5) Randy Goebel & Larry Ullman) to nonprofit organizations ((6) Authors Alliance; (7) Electronic Frontier Foundation, American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Internet Archive, Public Knowledge, & PublicResource.org; (8) Foundation for American Innovation) to technology companies ((9) Cicerai, Dispute Resolution AI, Free Law Project, Juristai Legal Technology Group, Paxton AI, & Trellis Research; (10) CCIA, Chamber of Progress, & NetChoice). They all share a few core arguments: Westlaw’s headnotes are not entitled to strong copyright protection, and ROSS’s use of them to train an AI-powered legal research tool constitutes fair use. 
- [Securing Our Space Future: Why U.S. Leadership at WRC-27 and the ITU is Non-Negotiable](https://project-disco.org/innovation/securing-our-space-future-why-u-s-leadership-at-wrc-27-and-the-itu-is-non-negotiable/): Radio frequency spectrum or spectrum for short, is essential, yet often overlooked. It is the invisible infrastructure and bloodline of global telecommunications. However, due to its technical and regulatory complexity it can be an intimidating policy area to tackle or prioritize. 
- [AI Safety or Innovation Freeze? – What New York’s RAISE Act Gets Wrong](https://project-disco.org/innovation/ai-safety-or-innovation-freeze-what-new-yorks-raise-act-gets-wrong/): 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 by frontier AI models. Yet, by imposing obligations solely on developers of such models, it neglects the broader AI value chain –chilling innovation without meaningfully improving safety.
- [Researcher access under the Online Safety Act: getting transparency right](https://project-disco.org/privacy/researcher-access-under-the-online-safety-act-getting-transparency-right/): Amendments to the Online Safety Act, passed in 2023, in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 provide for the Government to require the sharing of data relating to the potentially very broad scope of “online safety matters” with researchers. The idea is that this can enable independent scrutiny of the risks associated with different services online and the efficacy of measures to mitigate those risks. It is now the job of officials in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to turn those provisions into practical proposals and they are expected to consult on proposals later this year.
- [Government Shutdowns and the Space Industry: What Stops and What Continues? ](https://project-disco.org/innovation/government-shutdowns-and-the-space-industry-what-stops-and-what-continues/): Government shutdowns are disruptive to many industries with the space industry being no exception. When funding stops and contingency plans are adopted for agencies like NASA or regulatory bodies such as the FCC, the impact is felt across the commercial and scientific ecosystems. 
- [Launching a New Era of Global Connectivity](https://project-disco.org/innovation/launching-a-new-era-of-global-connectivity/): Satellite telecommunications has grown to be one of the largest sectors in the commercial space economy, providing reliable connectivity to areas that lack traditional broadband infrastructure. This growth is expected to accelerate with as many as 70,000 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites dedicated to telecommunications slated to launch over the next 5 years. However, there are two major barriers to launching this new era of global connectivity - not enough launch opportunities and a complex regulatory framework. 
- [The FTC’s Misguided Approach to Amazon’s Prime Subscription Services](https://project-disco.org/competition/the-ftcs-misguided-approach-to-amazons-prime-subscription-services/): 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 the parties’ cross motions for summary judgment, the Court found that (1) the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA) applies to Amazon Prime because of its auto-renewal features; (2) Amazon is liable under ROSCA because it collects billing information before providing terms and conditions of the subscriptions; and, (3) the Court found that two of Amazon’s executives can be tried for personal liability under ROSCA. Critically, however, the FTC’s case fails to establish a legal theory by which the Court could determine that Amazon violated the law.
- [Returning to the World of Digital Ads: A Primer on the Google – DOJ Case Ahead of the Remedies Phase](https://project-disco.org/competition/google-doj-case-primer-ahead-of-the-remedies-phase/): 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.
- [UN Tech Policy in Review Ahead of 80th Year ](https://project-disco.org/21st-century-trade/un-tech-policy-in-review-ahead-of-80th-year/): 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 produce its usual outcomes on the topics of sustainable development and international peace and security, UNGA 80 will also mark a stocktaking of the UN system’s foray into the technology policy space. 
- [The Next Age of Connectivity](https://project-disco.org/innovation/the-next-age-of-connectivity/): Today, millions of Americans use their digital devices to play, learn, connect with friends and family, and work. And while digital connectivity offers great opportunities, not everyone has access to them. 
- [Balancing Risk and Innovation: AI Governance Strategies in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan](https://project-disco.org/innovation/balancing-risk-and-innovation-ai-governance-strategies/): As AI becomes a defining force in global innovation and economic competitiveness, governments are establishing regulatory frameworks to oversee their use. Three of East Asia’s leading digital economies — South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan — are emerging as early movers in the development of AI laws, all aiming for more innovation-friendly regimes. Each jurisdiction has taken a distinct approach: South Korea’s AI Basic Act introduces an expansive risk-based regulatory regime; Japan’s AI Promotion Act favors a more permissive, innovation-driven model; and Taiwan’s draft AI Basic Law proposes a principles-based framework that may develop into a more risk-based approach. Together, these efforts offer a case study on the diversity of AI governance strategies and their effects on digital trade.
- [EU Customs Reform: Heading for More Cohesion or Chaos?](https://project-disco.org/european-union/eu-customs-reform-heading-for-more-cohesion-or-chaos/): The Single Market is the backbone of the European Union’s economic strength, built on the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people. As its external frontier, the Customs Union plays a pivotal role – ensuring trade with the rest of the world flows smoothly.
- [Political Ploys May Hamstring U.S. Space Supremacy](https://project-disco.org/innovation/political-ploys-may-hamstring-u-s-space-supremacy/): As the U.S. government moves forward with the commercialization of space, building the communication markets of the future, old-fashioned political backstabbing may stand in the way of U.S. space supremacy.
- [A Conservative Approach to Digital Regulation](https://project-disco.org/innovation/a-conservative-approach-to-digital-regulation/): Washington is rushing to regulate the digital economy, but America’s global technological leadership depends on accelerating innovation, not slowing it down. Following revelations that global competitors like China are racing ahead in key technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), it is abundantly clear that the U.S. must put the pedal to the metal towards continued innovation. With this in mind, Congress should approach onerous regulations that target everything from social media services to AI with some reservation. Many proposals boil down to key overlapping features which allow the government to dictate appropriate online speech or replace market competition with federal oversight. Protecting American citizens from negative impacts is a laudable goal, but bureaucrats often misunderstand digital technologies. As seen from recent examples, like Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, innovation must be prioritized to avoid jeopardizing the very things that make America the world’s tech superpower.
- [Delivering on the prosperity deal for digital](https://project-disco.org/21st-century-trade/delivering-on-the-prosperity-deal-for-digital/): In the U.S.-UK Prosperity Deal, both governments pledged to negotiate “an ambitious set of digital trade provisions”. The UK has also underscored digital trade in its Trade Strategy, identifying such agreements as one of the “trade levers” to “maximise timely trading opportunities”. As the world’s chief exporters of digitally-delivered services, and two leading economies in the burgeoning growth of AI, the U.S. and UK have a unique opportunity to chart a new course in the form of a robust agreement that meaningfully addresses foundational rules for cutting-edge services. 
- [Will the UK CMA’s changes to its merger rules deliver?](https://project-disco.org/competition/will-the-uk-cmas-changes-to-its-merger-rules-deliver/): The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is trying to reduce the impact of its work on legitimate economic activity. It is responding to a strategic steer from the Government that it should use its tools “proportionately, with growth and investment in mind.” The regulator has attempted to distill this into “four Ps”: pace, predictability, proportionality, and an improved process (“4Ps”).
- [Halfway Through – A Mid Year Update On The States](https://project-disco.org/privacy/halfway-through-a-mid-year-update-on-the-states/): With 42 states having adjourned and 25 legislatures carrying over their bills from the 2025 to the 2026 legislative sessions, we are halfway through a 2025 overflowing with legislative efforts from the states. While California and New York are often mentioned as states that can shape national policy, several other states have approved legislation with wide-ranging impacts; such as Minnesota’s social media warning bill, Nebraska and Vermont’s versions of the Age-Appropriate Design Code, and Virginia’s law establishing social media time limits for minors.
- [Charting America’s Course in the AI Age](https://project-disco.org/innovation/charting-americas-course-in-the-ai-age/): When Chinese AI startup DeepSeek unveiled its groundbreaking new model earlier this year, it sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley and Washington alike. Deepseek’s breakthrough drew comparisons to Sputnik - serving as a wake-up call that America's AI innovative dominance was no longer assured.
- [Push it to the (EPFD) Limit: Satellite Broadband Progress Hurdles](https://project-disco.org/innovation/push-it-to-the-epfd-limit-satellite-broadband-progress-hurdles/): Over the past two decades, the satellite broadband landscape has transformed dramatically. As demand for high-speed connectivity grows exponentially and satellite technology advances, spectrum regulatory frameworks need updates or risk becoming obstacles to progress and demand. On June 23, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to update the current regulatory framework governing Geostationary (GSO) and Non-Geostationary (NGSO) satellite networks, specifically in modernizing Equivalent Power-Flux Density (EPFD) limits established over 20 years ago in an environment not comparable to the one today.
- [The Right Tool for the Job: The Inherent Risks of Misapplied Remedies  ](https://project-disco.org/competition/right-tool-for-the-job-inherent-risks-of-misapplied-remedies/): A critical issue for antitrust enforcers to always consider is that of remedies: what is the best course of action to address competitive harms and maintain competition in markets?
- [Six Telecom Myths the European Commission Can’t Afford to Believe ](https://project-disco.org/european-union/telecom-myths-the-commission-cant-afford-to-believe/): In the context of the European Commission’s call for evidence on the upcoming Digital Networks Act, it’s important to clear up some telecom myths clouding the debate.
- [Demystifying  Algorithmic  Pricing: How Smart Prices Stretch Small Budgets](https://project-disco.org/innovation/demystifying-algorithmic-pricing-how-smart-prices-stretch-small-budgets/): As policymakers debate the role of artificial intelligence in digital markets, the phrase “algorithmic pricing” is often used with implied ominousness. The reality is far simpler: algorithms are just the latest tool businesses use to match prices with customers’ willingness-to-pay.
- [Case Note: FCC v. Consumers’ Research, No. 24-354 (S. Ct.)](https://project-disco.org/competition/case-note-fcc-v-consumers-research/): FCC v. Consumers’ Research asks whether the USF system is an improper grant of legislative authority to the executive branch, especially given the role played by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), a private corporation that administers the fund as to both collection and distribution of funds. 
- [Is the EU Batteries Regulation Charging Up for Trouble?](https://project-disco.org/european-union/is-the-eu-batteries-regulation-charging-up-for-trouble/): Global battery demand is experiencing an unprecedented surge, partly due to the growing shift towards more sustainable, battery-powered products – such as electric cars and bicycles, but also large-scale industrial energy storage systems. However, this exponential growth also brings considerable economic, environmental, and social challenges. 
- [Voice, Likeness, and Fair Use in the Age of AI ](https://project-disco.org/intellectual-property/voice-likeness-and-fair-use-in-the-age-of-ai/): As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to develop, it is increasingly intersecting with human identity, particularly the replication of voice and likeness. These advancements have raised complex legal questions about ownership, consent, and protection in the digital age. Recent public controversies involving AI-generated voices resembling high-profile individuals, including Taylor Swift, Tom Hanks, and Scarlett Johansson, have brought national attention to these unresolved issues. 
- [Market Definition: The Cornerstone for Antitrust Analysis and the Major Flaw in the FTC’s Case Against Meta](https://project-disco.org/competition/the-major-flaw-in-the-ftcs-case-against-meta/): The trial for the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) case against Meta concluded last month. During the six-week-long antitrust trial before Judge Boasberg in the District Court for the District of Columbia, the FTC’s arguments centered on Meta’s alleged monopoly. As we have noted before, the agency’s case contained significant factual errors and lacked a legal leg to stand on. However, the case’s biggest flaw is the FTC’s market definition of “personal social networking services.”
- [Generating Nonsense: A Deep Dive on the Copyright Office AI Report](https://project-disco.org/intellectual-property/generating-nonsense-a-deep-dive-on-the-copyright-office-ai-report/): The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) recently released a pre-publication version of its long-awaited Report on copyright and AI. While the Report correctly concludes that no legislation is necessary at this time, it also makes several points that deserve reexamination.
- [Deal with No Devil: How Ryan Coogler’s Sinners IP Deal Was Born and What it Could Mean for Future Films](https://project-disco.org/intellectual-property/how-ryan-cooglers-sinners-ip-deal-was-born-and-what-it-could-mean-for-future-films/): Writer, director, and producer Ryan Coogler’s Sinners—a provocative, socially conscious, genre-blending film—has kept audiences buzzing for over a month. Coogler not only broke new ground with the movie itself, but also highlighted a developing trend in the film industry through his deal with Warner Bros. (WB). WB, a studio known for being difficult to deal with, gave Coogler first-dollar box office cuts, full creative control, and rights to the film after 25 years. 
- [Ingesting the U.S. Copyright Office’s AI Report](https://project-disco.org/intellectual-property/ingesting-the-us-copyright-offices-ai-report/): Earlier this month, the United States Copyright Office (USCO) released a pre-publication version of part three of its report on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on the use of copyrighted works in training generative AI models. The report centers on fair use, offering recommendations to address tensions between copyright holders and AI developers. While the Office admits legal uncertainties remain, it currently endorses a market-driven, voluntary licensing approach—reserving statutory intervention only if such markets fail.
- [Justice Souter’s Copyright Legacy](https://project-disco.org/intellectual-property/justice-souters-copyright-legacy/): Supreme Court Justice David Souter passed away on May 8, 2025, leaving behind a significant copyright legacy: authorship of Campbell v. Acuff-Rose and MGM v. Grokster, two of the most consequential copyright opinions of the past 50 years. Interestingly, in both opinions he cleared up uncertainties created by the Supreme Court in Sony v. Universal six years before he joined the Court.
- [Digital Networks Act: What the EU Can Learn From the Swisscom-INIT7 Dispute](https://project-disco.org/european-union/what-the-eu-can-learn-from-the-swisscom-init7-dispute/): The European Commission should drop the idea of introducing an arbitration or dispute resolution mechanism via the Digital Networks Act for possible conflicts between telecom operators and other ISPs or content providers. This is because: there is no market failure justifying such regulation; existing tools can address the few disputes that do arise; it would unfairly benefit dominant telecom operators and effectively introduce network fees.
- [Google Search Remedies: Boosting Competitors While Harming Consumers](https://project-disco.org/competition/google-search-remedies-boosting-competitors-while-harming-consumers/): This week, Google and the Justice Department (DOJ) face off with opening statements in the remedies phase of the government’s online search monopolization lawsuit against the company. In a court decision last year, Judge Amit Mehta concluded that Google violated U.S. antitrust laws by entering into distribution agreements that established Google as the default search engine for third-party web browsers and mobile devices. Now, the court must decide on the appropriate remedies to be imposed on Google. 
- [Towards Smarter EU Tech Rules – Step 3: How to Make Implementation and Enforcement Matter?](https://project-disco.org/european-union/towards-smarter-tech-rules-how-to-make-implementation-and-enforcement-matter/): While it can be easy to overlook implementation and enforcement of new tech and digital rules once they have been adopted by EU lawmakers, recent experience underlines the need to keep a close eye on these important final steps in the process. Because this is when regulators and companies test the practicality of tech rules, and when European citizens actually ought to reap the benefits. 
- [Unlocking Europe’s Tech Potential: Why Skills – And Women – Are Key](https://project-disco.org/european-union/unlocking-europes-tech-potential-why-skills-and-women-are-key/): In today’s rapidly evolving economy, the European Union faces a pressing challenge: a significant shortage of skilled human capital. This issue is particularly pronounced in the tech sector, where digital firms struggle to find the talent they need to innovate in Europe.
- [Constitutional Barriers to Social Media Regulation](https://project-disco.org/privacy/constitutional-barriers-to-social-media-regulation/): A landmark ruling has reshaped lawmakers’ ability to regulate social media. On March 31, the Western District of Arkansas case NetChoice v. Griffin clarified many key guidelines for lawmakers crafting such bills. US District Judge Timothy Brooks issued a final order invalidating Arkansas Act 689, a law requiring social media companies to verify all Arkansas users’ ages and only allow minors to use their services with parental consent. The opinion, which stated that the law “takes a hatchet to adults’ and minors’ protected speech,” demonstrates the need to carefully consider constitutional protections when attempting to regulate social media.
- [How to Finalise the GPAI Code: A Test of Europe’s Commitment to AI Innovation](https://project-disco.org/european-union/how-to-finalise-the-gpai-code/): 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. Unfortunately, the measures in this third draft remain concerning, as they continue to go beyond the Act’s actual requirements.
- [Comparing Approaches to Social Media Regulation: Restricting Access, Restricting Content, Warning Users, and Educating Users](https://project-disco.org/privacy/comparing-approaches-to-social-media-regulation/): As concerns over the impact of social media on minors grow, states are exploring different regulatory approaches to protect young users. These approaches fall into four main categories: restricting access, restricting content, warning users, and educating users. Each strategy seeks to mitigate the concerns associated with social media but varies in effectiveness, enforcement, and potential drawbacks.
- [Balancing AI Innovation and Regulation: Why the EU (Still) Needs a True Risk-Based Approach](https://project-disco.org/european-union/balancing-ai-innovation-and-regulation-a-risk-based-approach/): The EU’s AI Act is the first global policy framework to regulate AI comprehensively, aiming to ensure AI systems are safe and trustworthy. It was originally supposed to introduce a risk-based approach, tailoring the strictness of rules to the risk level posed by certain AI applications. In reality, however, the agreed legal text suffers from shortcomings.
- [Judge Boudin’s Copyright Legacy](https://project-disco.org/intellectual-property/judge-boudins-copyright-legacy/): 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 focused on the “curiosity” of his younger sister Kathy Boudin, a member of the Weather Underground that served time in prison for her role in an armed robbery. Also mentioned was his authorship of the First Circuit’s unanimous decision holding the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional. Overlooked, however, was the heavy reliance of the Supreme Court in Google v. Oracle on Judge Boudin’s concurrence in Lotus v. Borland back in 1995.
- [“Missing The Mark” – How Antitrust Remedies Should Address Specific Competition Concerns](https://project-disco.org/competition/missing-the-mark-antitrust-remedies-should-address-specific-competition-concerns/): Enforcement of antitrust laws is based on more than just investigating whether companies have engaged in anticompetitive behavior. An equally important aspect to consider is that of remedies: If a violation has occurred, what is the best course of action to address it? Antitrust enforcement should be predictable, addressing specific competitive harms by applying remedies targeted toward the identified problematic behavior. If proposed remedies are overly aggressive, they can have significant negative economic impacts for businesses and consumers alike. When regulators bring cases in which they are unclear about what remedies are being sought, it leads to observers asking: what is the endgame? Are such cases about protecting competition, or picking winners and losers in the market?
- [Powering Europe’s Green Transition With Digital Technology](https://project-disco.org/european-union/powering-europes-green-transition-with-digital-technology/): The European Union is at a critical juncture in its journey toward a greener, more competitive future. As EU policymakers push ambitious climate goals, digital technologies are emerging as indispensable tools in accelerating sustainability efforts.
- [National AI Policy Trends Around the World](https://project-disco.org/innovation/national-ai-policy-trends-around-the-world/): Countries are rightly recognizing the powerful role artificial intelligence (AI) can play in achieving their national agendas. Machine learning advancement and computational power increases have fueled rapid development, leaving governments eager to stay abreast of technological advancements and implement policies that will keep pace. However, as AI promotion and regulation are at the forefront of policymakers’ minds, lawmakers’ approaches from different countries are vastly different. These differences in turn increase the risk that businesses will face fractured and inconsistent AI regulation. Nevertheless, certain overarching trends have emerged from the enacted AI policies. 
- [The Significant Economic Mistakes of the FTC’s Case Against Amazon](https://project-disco.org/competition/significant-economic-mistakes-of-the-ftcs-case-against-amazon/): As the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues its monopolization case against Amazon in anticipation of next year’s trial, the government continues to struggle answering a key question which is essential to proving anticompetitive behavior: Who does Amazon actually compete against?
- [Unlocking EU Tech Funding: A Roadmap to More Investment and Digital Innovation](https://project-disco.org/european-union/unlocking-eu-tech-funding-roadmap-to-investment-and-digital-innovation/): Main takeaways
- [Towards Smarter EU Tech Rules – Step 2: How to Improve Legislative Scrutiny?](https://project-disco.org/european-union/towards-smarter-tech-rules-how-to-improve-legislative-scrutiny/): Changes made by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to proposals for new tech and digital rules initially put forward by the European Commission are still the least scrutinised step of the EU legislative process.
- [How Fixing EU Single Market Gaps Will Foster Tech Innovation Across Europe](https://project-disco.org/european-union/fixing-eu-single-market-gaps-will-foster-tech-innovation-across-europe/): Main takeaways
- [Scholars Agree Opinion in Thomson Reuters v. Ross Should Be Disregarded](https://project-disco.org/intellectual-property/scholars-agree-opinion-in-thomson-reuters-v-ross-should-be-disregarded/): 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 conflict with established precedent.
- [Tech Innovation Is Keeping European Telcos Alive](https://project-disco.org/european-union/tech-innovation-is-keeping-european-telcos-alive/): Cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) are driving the transformation of Europe’s telecom sector. Yet, some large telecom operators – ironically, those benefiting the most from digital innovation – claim that the very tech firms enabling their digital transformation are also those ‘exploiting’ telecom networks, and argue the two business models are converging. 
- [Digital Markets Act: Turkey and South Korea Should Learn From Europe’s DMA Mistakes](https://project-disco.org/european-union/turkey-south-korea-should-learn-from-europes-dma-mistakes/): Across the globe, we see that lawmakers sometimes consider replicating rules and regulations from the European Union. South Korea and Turkey, for example, have tabled legislative proposals that openly emulate key parts of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA)
- [Why Encryption Matters](https://project-disco.org/privacy/why-encryption-matters/): Living in the world today practically necessitates a strong connection to digital services. While it is still possible to go through life without doing everything digitally, our banking, businesses, healthcare, connections with family and friends, culture and so much more are all facilitated in part through digital participation. Our digital lives depend on knowing that our information will be kept safe — we don’t want to use a service if we don’t trust it to secure our data, and neither do any businesses or governments. But we currently live in an era where cybercrime and cyberattacks are becoming more common. To protect our data and ensure the security of the digital structures we all rely on, encryption is an essential tool.
- [Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, and Copyright](https://project-disco.org/intellectual-property/artificial-intelligence-creativity-and-copyright/): Late last month, the United States Copyright Office (USCO) released the second part of its report on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). Among other developments, the report detailed the Office’s conclusions on whether AI required a new legal structure for any copyright concerns its usage may produce. As some advocated for and testified to, the USCO has now affirmed that copyright protection in the United States requires human authorship and concluded that current copyright law is a sufficient structure to support AI-generated content and ensure protections for creators.
- [Towards Smarter EU Tech Rules – Step 1: How to Prepare New Digital Laws?](https://project-disco.org/european-union/towards-smarter-tech-rules-how-to-prepare-new-digital-laws/): Any new EU digital legislation initiated in the future should only seek to address specific and quantifiable problems or gaps that Europeans are facing on a daily basis. Moreover, making sure that new rules are well designed, substantiated by evidence, and focus on a concrete problem will be essential to preventing many unintended consequences down the line. 
- [Wake-Up Call on U.S. Competitiveness Was Overdue](https://project-disco.org/competition/wake-up-call-on-us-competitiveness-was-overdue/): When Chinese AI startup DeepSeek shook the stock market last week, the event may have surprised investors, but the danger of China surpassing Western democracies in key technologies is one Congress and the White House have flagged for years.
- [News You Can Use: How Fair Use Keeps Us Informed Online ](https://project-disco.org/intellectual-property/news-you-can-use-how-fair-use-keeps-us-informed-online/): From scrolling through your feed reading up on the day’s most important events to watching a YouTuber break down the latest happenings around the world, these are everyday moments of sharing and engaging with information online. But they wouldn’t be possible without a critical (and often misunderstood) principle of U.S. copyright law: fair use. 
- [Generative AI: Europe’s Thriving Market Shows No Signs of Slowing Down](https://project-disco.org/european-union/generative-ai-europes-thriving-market-shows-no-signs-of-slowing-down/): Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate Europe’s digital transformation and boost our competitiveness. This rapidly evolving technology builds on significant advances in AI research and the increasing availability of high-quality data, computing power, and machine learning. 
- [Reducing Payment Fraud in the EU: Why the PSR Needs to Strike the Right Balance](https://project-disco.org/european-union/reducing-payment-fraud-psr-must-strike-right-balance/): Main takeaways
- [Vimeo and the DMCA Prevail in the Second Circuit](https://project-disco.org/intellectual-property/vimeo-and-the-dmca-prevail-in-the-second-circuit/): The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has issued a decision in the long-running Capitol Records v. Vimeo litigation by leading record labels against the video platform Vimeo. The decision affirms the court’s commitment to applying the safe harbors of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) sufficiently broadly to satisfy Congress’s objective of promoting the growth of the Internet. At the same time, the case shows how costly, time-consuming litigation over the scope of the DMCA’s safe harbors can interfere with this intent.

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