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September 25, 2025
Can Small Tech Survive the Digital Markets Act?
On paper, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union aims to promote more competition. However, in practice, the DMA design aimed at large tech companies actually disadvantages small tech companies by threatening their marketplace management. To discuss this, Shane Tews is joined by Graham Dufault, general counsel of the App Association. His experience…
September 15, 2025
How Tech Has Become the Economy’s Central Nervous System
When Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC)—the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer—reports a 34 percent increase in August revenue, it’s more than just corporate success; it’s evidence of a fundamental economic shift, signaling that technology has become the centerpiece of modern commerce. The technology industry’s new economic reality is due to a shift from silicon to infrastructure…
September 9, 2025
The Hidden Price Tag of California’s AI Oversight Bill
The California State Legislature is rushing to pass bills before the session adjourns on September 12, 2025. One bill I have been closely tracking is AB 1018 Automated decision systems, which would regulate all automated decision systems that make consequential decisions. The underlying philosophy behind this bill and similar ones assumes that mandating human oversight automatically…
July 31, 2025
Spectrum at a Crossroads
President Donald Trump recently signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law which, among other action items, restored the Federal Communications Commission’s authority to auction spectrum. Although this authority is now back in place, questions are bound to bubble to the surface—how is this vital resource managed, and by whom? With spectrum powering everyday…
July 23, 2025
How the AI Era Is Changing the Way We Learn and Work
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms how we work, learn, and organize institutions, questions emerge about whether our current social structures can adopt AI and harness its full potential. From educational systems to workplaces struggling to integrate AI tools, the challenges lie in the structure. How do we redesign our approaches to teaching, learning, and…
July 3, 2025
The Open App Markets Act: How “Competition” Reform Would Open America’s Digital Doors to Hackers and Foreign Adversaries
The Open App Markets Act (OAMA) has reemerged in Congress with renewed momentum, aiming to break up what some lawmakers perceive as monopolistic control over mobile app distribution. Supporters frame this legislation as a victory for competition and consumer choice, claiming it will free users from the restrictive hold of Apple’s App Store and Google Play. However,…
March 6, 2025
Rebuilding the Transatlantic Tech Alliance: Why Innovation, Not Regulation, Should Guide the Way
As artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and digital infrastructure reshape global power dynamics, the relationship between the United States and the European Union stands at a critical crossroads. Yet the EU’s pride in being the world’s leading digital regulator introduces significant challenges for transatlantic cooperation and hurts European consumers. While the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),…
February 27, 2025
The Future of the Enterprise Browser: Highlights from My Conversation with Scott Montgomery
Web browsers are built for convenience—prioritizing speed, compatibility, and ease of use. But what happens when a browser isn’t for just an individual user but for an entire enterprise? In today’s cybersecurity landscape, where threats are constant and data breaches can be catastrophic, organizations need more than just a traditional browser. They need a secure…
February 11, 2025
The Critical Role of Administration Officials in America’s AI Future
As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the global economy, the success of America’s AI strategy depends on the expertise and leadership of administration officials nominated and confirmed by Congress. These public servants are essential in turning technological opportunities into real benefits for Americans while ensuring responsible innovation and economic growth. Administration officials, especially those leading key…
February 7, 2025
Taking On Government Bureaucracy (with Shane Bigelow)
DMVs are notoriously slow, primarily because of outdated systems that constitute the foundation of their operations. Nevertheless, these processes can be greatly improved by adopting modern, efficient solutions. Such innovations not only enhance DMV operations but also offer valuable insights into the modernization of other sluggish government functions, potentially streamlining services across various sectors. Below…