Yesterday, Jessica Rosenworcel announced a formal FCC inquiry into how data caps, throttling, and overage fees impact consumers and competition. “A review of these anti-consumer business practices is long overdue,” said Open Tech Institute’s Raza Panjwani. Our statement: newamerica.org/oti/press-rele…

We recently sat down with six remarkable Latino leaders to hear their perspectives on the current cultural landscape & hopes for the future. 🗣️ Highlighted Voices Julián Castro José González 🥑 Monica Lozano Cecilia Muñoz NARA Henry A. J. Ramos Amanda Renteria 📣 go.newamerica.org/questions-with…

New piece from @oscarpocasangre , Lilian Coral, Vanessa Rangel, @elena_m_silva, and Leslie on the rising power of Latino communities in a rapidly diversifying America. newamerica.org/new-america/bl…

As the sun sets on the International Network of AI Safety Institutes’ 1st meeting, read this post by Lilian Coral & Emily Tavenner, who note that true global cooperation on #AI requires involving civil society, academic institutions, policymakers & business leaders: newamerica.org/oti/blog/to-ac…

This year, we worked to ensure that everyone has equitable access to digital #tech & its benefits. We focused on: 🌐 shaping #AI governance 💻 protecting the right to #privacy 🔐 bolstering #security 🖥️ supporting Americans in getting online Learn more: newamerica.org/oti/blog/drivi…

The incoming administration will face a host of global challenges, including a society profoundly transformed by dramatic technological change. Lilian Coral of Open Tech Institute shares recommendations to ensure that technology continues to serve the public good. 💻 go.newamerica.org/shaping-tech-f…

Did you know that there is currently no comprehensive or standardized way of measuring digital skills in the United States? Jessica Dine of Open Tech Institute argues for the creation of a national digital skills framework and explains the immediate policy context. 💻 go.newamerica.org/exploring-path…

We're glad to see the FBI reverse historical course and come out strongly in favor of encryption. Long overdue but welcome. Check out the coverage of this and encrypted comms in general by The Washington Post's Heather Kelly. washingtonpost.com/technology/202…

.The real Jon Brodkin's new Ars Technica piece highlights the joint comments we filed w/ Public Knowledge, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society & NCLC, which stress that individual users' comments to the FCC demonstrate #datacaps' negative effects on people w/ low incomes. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20…

What do you think is the biggest opportunity in 2025 to drive more digital inclusion and ensure that technology is advancing democracy?! Join me tomorrow afternoon at Consumer Tech Association’s #CES2025 to dive into this and more! Check out our session information👇🏼 ces.tech/schedule/digit…

Though the 6th Cir. struck down FCC’s 2024 order reinstating its #TitleII authority & #NetNeutrality rules, OTI remains dedicated to fighting for robust consumer protections that ensure all Americans have access to the full internet, free of interference: newamerica.org/oti/press-rele…

This week, Lilian Coral is representing New America’s Technology & Democracy Programs—including Open Tech Institute—at CES, co-leading a panel on how #DigitalInclusion is key to smart community success! A strong start to what could be a pivotal year for tech policy! #CES2025 ces.tech

If there was any doubt that open-source #AI models are key for our global competitiveness, the breakout success of Chinese app DeepSeek makes it clear: The U.S. should prioritize AI openness in its economic strategy. For more info, read Open Tech Institute’s report: newamerica.org/oti/reports/op…

There’s a slew of new info about the #Trump administration’s quick and vast executive actions. That’s why Lilian Coral of New America’s Open Tech Institute is penning a series of articles to help make sense of trends impacting tech policy, starting with these first 30 days: newamerica.org/oti/blog/trump…

[APRIL 24] Don't miss my upcoming virtual event with Catherine Bracy, founder and CEO of TechEquity! We will discuss Bracy’s new book on how venture capital is killing more value than it creates. newamerica.org/technology-and…

In the last part of our series on the #Trump administration’s first 100 days, Lilian Coral, head of OTI & VP of New America's tech & democracy programs, dives deeper into the trends that indicate a backsliding of our digital democracy. newamerica.org/oti/blog/trump…

We’re already seeing how this administration’s efforts to weaken the #CFPB & other agencies protecting Americans from corporate & government abuses can impact our #privacy & security, as Lilian Coral recently noted in Open Tech Institute’s series on #Trump’s tech governance: bit.ly/3S58EOd

As I noted in one of @OTIs early assessments of the administration’s tech governance, weakening the CFPB could also stymie an important privacy lever available for consumers! 👇🏼today we are seeing it fully playing out. bit.ly/3S58EOd

An amazing event! So glad to be able to partner with AAPB (American Association for Public Broadband). 🎉

New Guidance Will Weaken BEAD’s Ability to Close the Digital Divide, Says OTI newamerica.org/oti/press-rele… via @newamerica