R Street’s Technology and Innovation policy program conducts research and advocacy around the public policy frameworks that govern both established and emerging technologies. Our goal is to push back against laws and regulations that impede economic progress or individual liberty, and to advance policy solutions that allow technology to move at the speed of innovation.
The Issue
Publications
, Newsy
Nila Bala on Newsy’s The Why
Nila Bala
From Newsy:
Nila Bala discusses facial recognition technology and how policymakers should approach regulating it.
, Lawfare
Do Patents Protect National Security?
Charles Duan
On June 12, the Wall Street Journal broke the story that Chinese firm Huawei Technologies Co. had asserted more than 200 patents against Verizon Communications Inc., reportedly demanding more…
Principles for Lawmakers
July 11, 2019
Policymakers have expressed concern about both harmful online speech and the content moderation practices of tech companies. Section 230, enacted as part of…
Comments on Sen. Hawley’s “[Ending] Support for Internet Censorship Act”
Daisy Soderberg-Rivkin & Jeffrey Westling
From Technology & Marketing Law Blog:
Daisy Soderberg-Rivkin in Washington Times
R Street Institute Blogpost 6/24/19
SCOTUS Series: Return Mail Inc. v. United States Postal Service
Charles Duan
From American University:
Charles Duan speaks on a panel regarding whether the government is a “person” who may petition to institute review proceedings under the Leahy-Smith America…
, NBC News
After years of big spending, tech’s political machine turns to high gear
Charles Duan
From NBC News:
Those concerns were echoed by a litany of conservative and libertarian-leaning think tanks. Libertarian think tank R Street said the legislation “hurts conservatives” while the…
, WGN TV
The Danger of “Deep Fakes” and the 2020 Election
Jeffrey Westling
From WGN TV:
R Street’s Jeff Westling discusses the danger of deep fakes and how it may impact the upcoming 2020 election on WGN TV.
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Holding the technology industry hostage
Daisy Soderberg-Rivkin
During my years at Google, down the hall from the free food, the kombucha on tap and the nap pods, I would settle down on my ergonomic swivel chair and take a deep breath, preparing myself to look…
Are nonexistent connected cars slowing our WiFi?
Joe Kane
Getting connected to Wi-Fi can be a frustrating experience. Even if you can find a signal, your connection may be slow or unreliable. Sometimes the culprit may be many other devices trying to use…
Still No Shortage of Viewpoints as Eligibility Debate Moves to the Hill
Charles Duan
From Fenwick & West:
After Director Kappos came the first testimony critical of the draft legislation, from Charles Duan, director of technology and innovation policy at the R Street…