The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced today that it will require streaming platforms to invest 15% of their online revenues on Canadian and Indigenous content.

Family pricing can align pro-consumer and pro-business incentives. New post from Gary Winslett explores the “Baptist-Bootlegger” logic behind family pricing and what it means for economic and our values. www.therebuild.pub/p/the-baptis...

Polls show voters uneasy about AI, but online discourse distorts AI's salience. Democrats should stay focused on driving down costs, building what improves people's lives, and making government better. Read the latest from Dave Vorland. pub.bluehorizonproject.org/p/online-ai-...

San Francisco vs. Los Angeles. In one city, Mayor Daniel Lurie sits with a 74% approval rating and a clear example of effective governing. In another, Mayor Karen Bass has a 24% approval rating, with very little to show years into her term.

In Loudoun County, VA, new tech development has lowered taxes for homeowners. Our analysis finds that when done right, tech investment can increase funding for housing, schools, public safety, and more. progresschamber.org/insights/dat...

The European Commission recently proposed measures to require Google to provide equal and free-of-charge access to previously embedded hardware and software features of Android.

Everyone hates long TSA lines at the airport, but that's exactly what our energy grid experiences on a daily basis. Here's how we get new electricity on the grid quickly and expand transmission capacity, from Gary Winslett. www.therebuild.pub/p/the-tsa-li...

The CLARITY Act sets clear rules for digital assets, boosting consumer confidence and accountability across platforms. Stronger safeguards mean better markets. Read our analysis here: progresschamber.org/insights/cla...

CNN reported that Democratic 2028 hopefuls are meeting with Lina Khan in search of a new economic message. But courting the architects of "Bidenomics" could backfire. We need a clear-eyed look at Biden's economic record, and what voters really want. pub.bluehorizonproject.org/p/2028-democ...

Gimmicky tax cuts play right into Republican hands. Government cannot deliver quality services without funding. These stunts may grab headlines, but the narrative risks undermining all state capacity. Read the latest from Tahra Hoops here. www.therebuild.pub/p/democrats-...

Colorado’s proposed 20% cap on rideshare platform fees sounds simple, but the math doesn’t add up. The bill would raise costs for riders who rely on these services and undermine flexible earnings for drivers. progresschamber.org/insights/col...

European policymakers today agreed on an AI Omnibus, which would extend compliance deadlines, simplify rules for SMEs, and simplify overlapping requirements. But existing uncertainty, particularly around AI training, remains a hurdle for AI companies in Europe.

Independence, data-driven decisions, and clear accountability offer a model for smarter governance. Read Gary Winslett's latest on why government should act more like the Federal Reserve. www.therebuild.pub/p/more-of-th...

The European Commission’s proposal for sharing Google’s search data would give third-parties access to user search history without consent and with very little oversight. Unless significantly revised, this would threaten millions of users’ privacy.

The European Commission published its first review of the Digital Markets Act today. The report is supportive, but their evidence does not show a clear rise in consumer demand or uptake for new options.

“Surveillance pricing” has sparked worries that companies are using personal data to charge more at checkout. In reality, data-driven pricing is used to offer discounts and compete for your business. www.youtube.com/shorts/r2Xex...

Today we're announcing More Ways to Save, a new campaign to protect the coupons, loyalty rewards, and targeted deals that families rely on – and to set the record straight on what modern pricing actually means for consumers.

Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the Parents Over Platforms Act (POPA) today, a kids online safety bill that supports privacy and creates a straightforward system for app stores to notify developers if a user is a minor or an adult.

Europe’s AI future depends on getting the balance right. The European Commission’s Digital Omnibus on AI is a step towards simpler, more innovation-friendly rules, but more work is needed.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced an SMS investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem today. The UK's flexible approach enables swift oversight of digital markets, leading to behavioural changes that immediately benefit UK consumers.

The White House released its National Policy Framework for AI today, which outlined legislative recommendations to Congress.

The European Commission announced its proposal for a 28th company law regime (“EU Inc”) today that will give startup founders the option of a single legal entity that can operate seamlessly across the 27 European Member States.

NEW: We released a new report today outlining the troubling connections between Live Nation's monopoly power and the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA).

Canada's Public Safety Minister released minor revisions to the government’s controversial lawful access measures today. Last year’s bill was shelved after drawing heavy pushback from privacy groups and the public. (1/4)

Today we're releasing a Cost of Living Policy Blueprint pushing Dems to embrace affordability and supply-side messaging for the 2026 midterms.

Not good. The Justice Department has reportedly reached a settlement of its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster. Under the agreement, Ticketmaster would be allowed to use multiple vendors to sell tickets and would avoid the most serious consequences of operating its monopoly.

NEW: In a surprising development last Friday, Universal Music Group's Executive Vice President Michael Nash admitted publicly that foundational claims in their class action copyright lawsuit against generative AI developer Suno have no basis in fact.

NEW: A House of Lords committee released a report on copyright and AI that, if adopted, would significantly damage the UK’s AI ambitions.

NEW: The USTR has named Canada’s Online Streaming Act a “discriminatory and restrictive” digital measure. Intended to boost Canadian content and stories, the law could lead to higher compliance costs and deter new services from entering the Canadian market.

NEW: The Department of Labor formally rescinded the 2024 independent contractor rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) issued by the Biden Administration. This decision impacts millions of workers who earn income through app-based, freelance, and contract work.

NEW: EU leaders convened an informal summit on European competitiveness today. Topics included strengthening the single market, the next steps for a Savings and Investment Union, and a commitment to open trade.

Today we're launching the Directorate General for Progress, "DG Progress," to bridge the gap between Europe’s tech builders and the policymaking bubble. Our goal is to advocate for what European innovators need to take the next steps.

NEW: The EU Court of Justice ruled that Meta’s WhatsApp can directly challenge a decision by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) in EU courts. This is a landmark decision allowing companies to contest judicial rulings directly at the EU-level.

NEW: Germany’s Federal Cartel Office announced a €59 million fine on Amazon for the company’s pricing rules. The company’s practices prohibited by Germany help ensure that offers on Amazon’s marketplace are the cheapest available.

NEW: UK Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Could Add €5.4 Billion to GDP A new study on the impact of AVs in the UK finds broad economic and social benefits from autonomous vehicles. AVs could support 52,000 high-tech jobs by 2050.

The European Commission announced proceedings today against Google under the Digital Markets Act. These proceedings give the Commission broad powers to dictate how Google should comply with these obligations, and could force Google to share its technologies with competitors.

NEW: Canada is considering a ban on social media services for children under 14. Details on the new measures are unclear, but raise questions about how a ban would be enforced and which platforms would be affected.

NEW POLL📉 Virginia lawmakers introduced several bills adding a delivery tax to most online orders. 74% of Virginia voters oppose a delivery tax. 2/3rds say they are less likely to vote for lawmakers who support delivery fee legislation. Poll results: progresschamber.org/research/pol...

Heated Rivalry found huge audiences without the #CRTC telling streaming apps how to promote Canadian content. Yet a new CRTC report suggests we still need new rules forcing platforms to surface #CanCon. My latest for The @hilltimes.com: www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...

X has a new “spicy mode” that allows users to create explicit images of people (mostly women and sometimes children) without their consent using the platform’s built-in AI model, Grok. The results are a slew of offensive, abusive, and potentially illegal content.

Happy New Year! Today, Cyprus assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. We urge the Presidency to be as ambitious as possible and to lead Member States in supporting a single regulatory solution. Read our full letter below >>

"One of the things you see Brendan Carr doing is sort of operating by threat." The FCC doesn't have jurisdiction over many modern apps, streaming, and spectrum. That hasn't stopped them from trying to meddle where they have no role. @adamkovac.bsky.social on POTUS Politics this morning >>

The company behind the Roomba, iRobot, has filed for bankruptcy and agreed to be taken over by a Chinese supplier.

European enforcers have a lot of tools to go after deceptive design, it's good to see them being used finally. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Meta has reportedly boosted lobby efforts in Canada to push for new rules to implement age verification on the app store level, shifting responsibility to other technology companies like Apple and Google, rather than apps themselves, which would impact Meta’s business.

Great news: The European Commission released a new digital omnibus package today, which included changes to GDPR, consolidated data laws, and streamlined AI regulations.

NEWS: Canada has introduced legislation would formally repeal Canada’s Digital Services Tax. To date, the tax has been rescinded by press release only, not formally removed in law.

Today the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released its updated definition of Canadian content (CanCon) as part of its efforts to implement The Online Streaming Act, which made streaming platforms subject to Canada’s broadcasting laws.

France and Germany are renewing efforts to favor EU technology companies over foreign competitors. “Europe should first focus its policy efforts on building a business environment where globally competitive digital companies can grow, scale, and thrive.” - @kayjebelli.bsky.social

NEW: The European Commission announced three investigations into cloud computing of U.S. companies today. Two investigations will assess if Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure should be designated gatekeepers under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).