TechFreedom
@techfreedom.org
Think tank. We think about technology and freedom, esp. free speech, in 🇺🇸 & 🇪🇺. Hayek put it best: "it is in the technical discussion concerning administrative law that the fate of our liberty is being decided"
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Reagan's first FCC Chair, Mark Fowler, blasts the current FCC Chair for betraying the First Amendment. Fowler set in motion the 1987 repeal of the Fairness Doctrine, the conjoined twin of the news distortion policy. He knows how dangerous government meddling in speech is
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Reagan's first FCC Chair, Mark Fowler, blasts the current FCC Chair for betraying the First Amendment. Fowler set in motion the 1987 repeal of the Fairness Doctrine, the conjoined twin of the news distortion policy. He knows how dangerous government meddling in speech is
Government has no business policing media for viewpoint bias or balance. The FCC must repeal its news distortion policy, urges a bipartisan group of 11 former FCC Chairs, Commissioners & other top officials in a petition we filed today with @protectdemocracy.org
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November 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Government has no business policing media for viewpoint bias or balance. The FCC must repeal its news distortion policy, urges a bipartisan group of 11 former FCC Chairs, Commissioners & other top officials in a petition we filed today with @protectdemocracy.org
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They promised us free speech—but all they’ve given us is hypocrisy!
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and host @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social survey the Trump administration’s many attacks on the First Amendment.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/423...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and host @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social survey the Trump administration’s many attacks on the First Amendment.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/423...
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
They promised us free speech—but all they’ve given us is hypocrisy!
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and host @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social survey the Trump administration’s many attacks on the First Amendment.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/423...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and host @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social survey the Trump administration’s many attacks on the First Amendment.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/423...
She’s back!
On the latest Tech Policy Podcast, former host Ashkhen Kazaryan (@ashkhen.bsky.social) of @futurefreespeech.org returns for a wide-ranging discussion about powerful algorithms, attacks on Section 230, and much, much more.
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On the latest Tech Policy Podcast, former host Ashkhen Kazaryan (@ashkhen.bsky.social) of @futurefreespeech.org returns for a wide-ranging discussion about powerful algorithms, attacks on Section 230, and much, much more.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/422...
November 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
She’s back!
On the latest Tech Policy Podcast, former host Ashkhen Kazaryan (@ashkhen.bsky.social) of @futurefreespeech.org returns for a wide-ranging discussion about powerful algorithms, attacks on Section 230, and much, much more.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/422...
On the latest Tech Policy Podcast, former host Ashkhen Kazaryan (@ashkhen.bsky.social) of @futurefreespeech.org returns for a wide-ranging discussion about powerful algorithms, attacks on Section 230, and much, much more.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/422...
New Tech Policy Podcast!
Sri Muppidi of @theinformation.com discusses OpenAI’s effort to overhaul its corporate structure—and the resulting power struggle over the company’s future.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/421...
Sri Muppidi of @theinformation.com discusses OpenAI’s effort to overhaul its corporate structure—and the resulting power struggle over the company’s future.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/421...
October 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
New Tech Policy Podcast!
Sri Muppidi of @theinformation.com discusses OpenAI’s effort to overhaul its corporate structure—and the resulting power struggle over the company’s future.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/421...
Sri Muppidi of @theinformation.com discusses OpenAI’s effort to overhaul its corporate structure—and the resulting power struggle over the company’s future.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/421...
Will America remain a magnet for researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Jeremy Neufeld (Institute for Progress) discusses why it should, why it might not, and how to make sure it does.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/420...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Jeremy Neufeld (Institute for Progress) discusses why it should, why it might not, and how to make sure it does.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/420...
October 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Will America remain a magnet for researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Jeremy Neufeld (Institute for Progress) discusses why it should, why it might not, and how to make sure it does.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/420...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Jeremy Neufeld (Institute for Progress) discusses why it should, why it might not, and how to make sure it does.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/420...
4/ Kimmel's remarks weren't news distortion under the FCC's existing standards. Chairman Carr's statements have and will chill critical free speech.
September 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
4/ Kimmel's remarks weren't news distortion under the FCC's existing standards. Chairman Carr's statements have and will chill critical free speech.
1/ The FCC has no authority to police content for bias or balance.
We—and more than seventy other organizations and scholars—warned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
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We—and more than seventy other organizations and scholars—warned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
1/ The FCC has no authority to police content for bias or balance.
We—and more than seventy other organizations and scholars—warned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
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We—and more than seventy other organizations and scholars—warned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
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Do tech optimists have a political home?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @adamkovac.bsky.social, founder and CEO of @chamberofprogress.bsky.social, discusses the populist / anti-tech turn in politics, and what can be done about it.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/419...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @adamkovac.bsky.social, founder and CEO of @chamberofprogress.bsky.social, discusses the populist / anti-tech turn in politics, and what can be done about it.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/419...
September 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Do tech optimists have a political home?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @adamkovac.bsky.social, founder and CEO of @chamberofprogress.bsky.social, discusses the populist / anti-tech turn in politics, and what can be done about it.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/419...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @adamkovac.bsky.social, founder and CEO of @chamberofprogress.bsky.social, discusses the populist / anti-tech turn in politics, and what can be done about it.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/419...
New Tech Policy Podcast!
@aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and Tom Kurland (Patterson Belknap) discuss the spate of product-liability lawsuits against social-media and AI companies.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/418...
@aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and Tom Kurland (Patterson Belknap) discuss the spate of product-liability lawsuits against social-media and AI companies.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/418...
September 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
New Tech Policy Podcast!
@aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and Tom Kurland (Patterson Belknap) discuss the spate of product-liability lawsuits against social-media and AI companies.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/418...
@aricohn.com (@thefireorg.bsky.social) and Tom Kurland (Patterson Belknap) discuss the spate of product-liability lawsuits against social-media and AI companies.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/418...
New Tech Policy Podcast:
Host @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discusses the mess that is the Supreme Court’s ruling in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, as well as the wider harm the decision is already causing.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/417...
Host @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discusses the mess that is the Supreme Court’s ruling in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, as well as the wider harm the decision is already causing.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/417...
September 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
New Tech Policy Podcast:
Host @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discusses the mess that is the Supreme Court’s ruling in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, as well as the wider harm the decision is already causing.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/417...
Host @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discusses the mess that is the Supreme Court’s ruling in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, as well as the wider harm the decision is already causing.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/417...
Britain is arresting a thousand people a month for online speech. And now the Online Safety Act’s “child protection” rules are in force.
On a new podcast episode, @senatorshoshana.bsky.social of @rstreet.bsky.social discusses the UK’s free-speech crackdown.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/416...
On a new podcast episode, @senatorshoshana.bsky.social of @rstreet.bsky.social discusses the UK’s free-speech crackdown.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/416...
August 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Britain is arresting a thousand people a month for online speech. And now the Online Safety Act’s “child protection” rules are in force.
On a new podcast episode, @senatorshoshana.bsky.social of @rstreet.bsky.social discusses the UK’s free-speech crackdown.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/416...
On a new podcast episode, @senatorshoshana.bsky.social of @rstreet.bsky.social discusses the UK’s free-speech crackdown.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/416...
Section 230 empowers the voiceless.
Don’t miss this Tech Policy Podcast “From the Vault,” in which Billy Easley (@billyez2.bsky.social) sits down with former host Ashkhen Kazaryan (@ashkhen.bsky.social) to discuss the value of the free and open Internet.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/fro...
Don’t miss this Tech Policy Podcast “From the Vault,” in which Billy Easley (@billyez2.bsky.social) sits down with former host Ashkhen Kazaryan (@ashkhen.bsky.social) to discuss the value of the free and open Internet.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/fro...
August 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Section 230 empowers the voiceless.
Don’t miss this Tech Policy Podcast “From the Vault,” in which Billy Easley (@billyez2.bsky.social) sits down with former host Ashkhen Kazaryan (@ashkhen.bsky.social) to discuss the value of the free and open Internet.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/fro...
Don’t miss this Tech Policy Podcast “From the Vault,” in which Billy Easley (@billyez2.bsky.social) sits down with former host Ashkhen Kazaryan (@ashkhen.bsky.social) to discuss the value of the free and open Internet.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/fro...
With the moratorium off the table (for now), what’s next in the regulation of AI?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Matt Perault & @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discuss AI bills, AI laws, and AI vibes. A crossover with the [email protected] webinar series.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/415...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Matt Perault & @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discuss AI bills, AI laws, and AI vibes. A crossover with the [email protected] webinar series.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/415...
August 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
With the moratorium off the table (for now), what’s next in the regulation of AI?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Matt Perault & @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discuss AI bills, AI laws, and AI vibes. A crossover with the [email protected] webinar series.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/415...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Matt Perault & @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discuss AI bills, AI laws, and AI vibes. A crossover with the [email protected] webinar series.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/415...
Media companies are regulated by antitrust laws for business practices—not for how they handle speech!
Yesterday, we commented on the FTC’s approval of the Omnicom-Interpublic merger, which requires the companies to avoid political "bias" in ad placements.
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Yesterday, we commented on the FTC’s approval of the Omnicom-Interpublic merger, which requires the companies to avoid political "bias" in ad placements.
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July 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Media companies are regulated by antitrust laws for business practices—not for how they handle speech!
Yesterday, we commented on the FTC’s approval of the Omnicom-Interpublic merger, which requires the companies to avoid political "bias" in ad placements.
techfreedom.org/omnicom-ftc-...
Yesterday, we commented on the FTC’s approval of the Omnicom-Interpublic merger, which requires the companies to avoid political "bias" in ad placements.
techfreedom.org/omnicom-ftc-...
Beware of the Butlerian Jihad!
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social joins So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast (hosted by @thefireorg.bsky.social) to discuss the death of the AI moratorium, the FTC’s censorship campaign, and more.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/414...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social joins So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast (hosted by @thefireorg.bsky.social) to discuss the death of the AI moratorium, the FTC’s censorship campaign, and more.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/414...
July 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Beware of the Butlerian Jihad!
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social joins So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast (hosted by @thefireorg.bsky.social) to discuss the death of the AI moratorium, the FTC’s censorship campaign, and more.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/414...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social joins So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast (hosted by @thefireorg.bsky.social) to discuss the death of the AI moratorium, the FTC’s censorship campaign, and more.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/414...
Calling speech a competition or consumer protection issue does not make it so.
Yesterday, @techfreedom.org filed comments explaining why Missouri’s proposed rule—forcing social media platforms to let users choose their own content moderation algorithms—violates the First Amendment.
Yesterday, @techfreedom.org filed comments explaining why Missouri’s proposed rule—forcing social media platforms to let users choose their own content moderation algorithms—violates the First Amendment.
July 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Calling speech a competition or consumer protection issue does not make it so.
Yesterday, @techfreedom.org filed comments explaining why Missouri’s proposed rule—forcing social media platforms to let users choose their own content moderation algorithms—violates the First Amendment.
Yesterday, @techfreedom.org filed comments explaining why Missouri’s proposed rule—forcing social media platforms to let users choose their own content moderation algorithms—violates the First Amendment.
Is sh*t about to get weird?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @richardmorrison.bsky.social, host of the Free the Economy podcast, joins the show for a crossover episode on how AI could affect art, culture, and politics.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/413...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @richardmorrison.bsky.social, host of the Free the Economy podcast, joins the show for a crossover episode on how AI could affect art, culture, and politics.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/413...
July 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Is sh*t about to get weird?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @richardmorrison.bsky.social, host of the Free the Economy podcast, joins the show for a crossover episode on how AI could affect art, culture, and politics.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/413...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @richardmorrison.bsky.social, host of the Free the Economy podcast, joins the show for a crossover episode on how AI could affect art, culture, and politics.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/413...
WTF is going on at NASA?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @techfreedom.org's Jim Dunstan and @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discuss the leadership vacuum, budget cuts, and delays plaguing the American space program.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/412...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @techfreedom.org's Jim Dunstan and @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discuss the leadership vacuum, budget cuts, and delays plaguing the American space program.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/412...
July 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
WTF is going on at NASA?
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @techfreedom.org's Jim Dunstan and @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discuss the leadership vacuum, budget cuts, and delays plaguing the American space program.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/412...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @techfreedom.org's Jim Dunstan and @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social discuss the leadership vacuum, budget cuts, and delays plaguing the American space program.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/412...
NEW Tech Policy Podcast: Hear FTC all stars Rebecca Slaughter, Alvaro Bedoya (@bedoyausa.bsky.social), and Bill Kovacic speak at our recent policy forum.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/411...
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/411...
June 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
NEW Tech Policy Podcast: Hear FTC all stars Rebecca Slaughter, Alvaro Bedoya (@bedoyausa.bsky.social), and Bill Kovacic speak at our recent policy forum.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/411...
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/411...
Perhaps our wonkiest FTC episode ever—which is saying something!
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Maneesha Mithal of Wilson Sonsini breaks down what’s next in the FTC’s investigation of social media platforms.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/410...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Maneesha Mithal of Wilson Sonsini breaks down what’s next in the FTC’s investigation of social media platforms.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/410...
June 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Perhaps our wonkiest FTC episode ever—which is saying something!
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Maneesha Mithal of Wilson Sonsini breaks down what’s next in the FTC’s investigation of social media platforms.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/410...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, Maneesha Mithal of Wilson Sonsini breaks down what’s next in the FTC’s investigation of social media platforms.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/410...
If she’s removed from office, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez says, it will be because she insisted on doing her job.
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, we replay @berinszoka.bsky.social’s interview with @agomezfcc.bsky.social at our recent policy forum.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/408...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, we replay @berinszoka.bsky.social’s interview with @agomezfcc.bsky.social at our recent policy forum.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/408...
May 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM
If she’s removed from office, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez says, it will be because she insisted on doing her job.
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, we replay @berinszoka.bsky.social’s interview with @agomezfcc.bsky.social at our recent policy forum.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/408...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, we replay @berinszoka.bsky.social’s interview with @agomezfcc.bsky.social at our recent policy forum.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/408...
The First Amendment protects online platforms’ content moderation decisions.
@techfreedom.org's comments to the FTC explain why the balance of speech is not a competition or consumer protection issue.
techfreedom.org/the-ftc-risk...
@techfreedom.org's comments to the FTC explain why the balance of speech is not a competition or consumer protection issue.
techfreedom.org/the-ftc-risk...
May 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The First Amendment protects online platforms’ content moderation decisions.
@techfreedom.org's comments to the FTC explain why the balance of speech is not a competition or consumer protection issue.
techfreedom.org/the-ftc-risk...
@techfreedom.org's comments to the FTC explain why the balance of speech is not a competition or consumer protection issue.
techfreedom.org/the-ftc-risk...
🚨Day 2 of our policy summit is now live!
Today's panels will explore the FCC's authority to police political bias & reshape content moderation. Follow along via the livestream link below if you can’t attend in person:
www.youtube.com/live/RVQcHuS...
Today's panels will explore the FCC's authority to police political bias & reshape content moderation. Follow along via the livestream link below if you can’t attend in person:
www.youtube.com/live/RVQcHuS...
May 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🚨Day 2 of our policy summit is now live!
Today's panels will explore the FCC's authority to police political bias & reshape content moderation. Follow along via the livestream link below if you can’t attend in person:
www.youtube.com/live/RVQcHuS...
Today's panels will explore the FCC's authority to police political bias & reshape content moderation. Follow along via the livestream link below if you can’t attend in person:
www.youtube.com/live/RVQcHuS...
The DoJ won a narrow antitrust lawsuit. Now they’re acting like they conquered Rome.
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @vidushi-dyall.bsky.social of @chamberofprogress.bsky.social discusses the remedies phase of the Google search antitrust trial.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/tec...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @vidushi-dyall.bsky.social of @chamberofprogress.bsky.social discusses the remedies phase of the Google search antitrust trial.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/tec...
May 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The DoJ won a narrow antitrust lawsuit. Now they’re acting like they conquered Rome.
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @vidushi-dyall.bsky.social of @chamberofprogress.bsky.social discusses the remedies phase of the Google search antitrust trial.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/tec...
On a new Tech Policy Podcast, @vidushi-dyall.bsky.social of @chamberofprogress.bsky.social discusses the remedies phase of the Google search antitrust trial.
podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/tec...