Whatever happened to iRobot? 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. project-disco.org/competition/...

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.

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. project-disco.org/innovation/c...

California has spent nearly three years finalizing its rules on automated decisionmaking technology. After multiple rounds of public comments and revisions, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)’s rules differ substantially from when they were first proposed.

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.

New York's RAISE Act is an attempt to address fundamental risks posed by frontier #AI models. By imposing obligations solely on developers of such models, it neglects the broader AI value chain –chilling #Innovation without meaningfully improving safety. project-disco.org/innovation/a...

Government shutdowns are disruptive to many industries with the space industry being no exception. When funding stops and contingency plans are adopted, the impact is felt across the commercial and scientific ecosystems. project-disco.org/innovation/g...

The trial phase of the Federal Trade Commission’s case against Amazon’s Prime Subscription Services began this week. Critically, however, the FTC’s case fails to establish a legal theory by which the Court could determine that Amazon violated the law. project-disco.org/competition/...

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. project-disco.org/competition/...

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. This summit will mark a stocktaking of the UN system’s foray into the technology policy space. project-disco.org/21st-century...

Today, millions of Americans use their digital devices to play, learn, connect with friends and family, and work. But there are still millions more that don't have the same connectivity opportunities. 1/2

As #AI becomes a defining force in global innovation and economic competitiveness, governments are establishing regulatory frameworks to oversee their use. South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan are emerging as early movers in the development of these new laws. project-disco.org/innovation/b...

A landmark ruling has reshaped lawmakers’ ability to regulate #SocialMedia. The opinion demonstrates the need to carefully consider constitutional protections when attempting to regulate social media. project-disco.org/privacy/cons...

The European Commission’s #AI Office recently released the third draft of the Code of Practice for Providers of General-Purpose AI Models. Unfortunately, the measures in this draft remain concerning. project-disco.org/european-uni...

LIVE: The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform holds a hearing on state-sponsored cyber attacks. oversight.house.gov/hearing/salt...

Judge Michael Boudin, who served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for nearly thirty years, recently passed away. Judge Boudin's influence can be seen in the heavy reliance of #SCOTUS in Google v. Oracle on his concurrence in Lotus v. Borland. project-disco.org/intellectual...

#Antitrust enforcement is most effective and fair when regulators are transparent about their objectives and describe how proposed interventions in the marketplace will promote #competition rather than hinder it. Anything less is just missing the mark. project-disco.org/competition/...

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 #FairUse that conflict with established precedent. buff.ly/4h4fIF1 #FairUseWeek

Before you go on break read up on the latest case that impacts the future of #AI! The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit just issued a decision that likely will have far-reaching implications for generative artificial intelligence systems. buff.ly/4gpY3I2

In 2024, #AI took center stage in legislative discussions across the United States, reflecting the rapid growth of this transformative technology.

The European Commission’s ‘Better Regulation’ framework has failed to deliver so far, a major overhaul is needed to reduce regulatory burdens and promote #innovation. Rather than new regulations, policymakers must focus on refining and enhancing existing frameworks. buff.ly/3D09ffT

The Digital Markets Act (#DMA) is creating unprecedented shifts in Europe’s online economy and the wider digital sphere. With the incoming European Commission soon taking office, we are now looking at a new stage for DMA implementation: one where the outcomes are uncertain. buff.ly/3ZBJ4E3

Moderating #Digital content, particularly to shield children from potentially harmful material, has become a complex and ongoing challenge for state lawmakers. buff.ly/4ggPEqe