Gene-Editing Breakthrough: Revolutionizing Sickle Cell Treatment
In the realm of medical science, groundbreaking innovations are constantly reshaping the landscape of healthcare. One such marvel that has recently come to the forefront is the revolutionary gene-editing technology, CRISPR, poised to transform the lives of those suffering from debilitating genetic disorders. In a significant stride towards a potential cure, independent experts are set […]
AI can be responsible without government intervention, new research shows
The global race to develop artificial intelligence is the most consequential contest since “the space race” between the United States and the Soviet Union. The development of these tools and this industry will have untold effects on future innovation and our way of life. The White House will soon unveil its anticipated executive order on AI, which may include a commission […]
The FCC resurrects a net neutrality plan nobody asked for and no one needs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 19, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Federal Communications Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel spoke at the agency’s open meeting about the forthcoming rules to reclassify broadband providers as public utilities under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934, commonly known as “net neutrality.” This marks a step back for all American […]
This Sneaky Bipartisan Bankruptcy Reform Will Sting Tech Consumers
If there’s one theme emerging this year in Washington, D.C., it’s the full-on bipartisan rampage against American tech firms. In a courthouse just blocks away from the Capitol, Google is defending its search engine against the Justice Department, while down the street the Federal Trade Commission is finalizing its case to break up Amazon. The […]
Comments on India’s Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023
Dear Competition Commission of India, In order to follow through on your call for stakeholder groups to provide regulatory comments on the updates to the Competition Act, we want to offer thoughts from a consumer perspective. For reference, the Consumer Choice Center is a globally consumer advocacy group championing policies that are fit for growth, […]
Ke arah kebolehcapaian kenderaan elektrik oleh pengguna
Agensi Tenaga Antarabangsa meramalkan menjelang akhir 2023 sebanyak 14 juta kenderaan elektrik akan dijual di pasaran global. Sementara itu pada suku pertama tahun ini saja, terdapat peningkatan hampir 25 peratus (2.3 juta) kenderaan elektrik yang dijual berbanding tempoh sama tahun lalu. Salah satu sebab utama permintaan untuk kenderaan elektrik berkembang pesat ialah kerana potensinya untuk […]
The special exemption of SpaceX operating in Malaysia is inconsistent with technological neutrality
The Consumer Choice Center (CCC) emphasizes the importance of the government supporting and maintaining technological neutrality as the best mechanism to allow companies to operate and invest in Malaysia. Representative of the Malaysian Consumer Choice Center, Tarmizi Anuwar said: “The government should have to provide a level playing field for every investor who wants to […]
Judge Strikes Another Blow Against Biden’s Activist FTC With Ruling in Microsoft-Activision Merger
A federal judge in California struck another blow against President Biden’s activist Federal Trade Commission chief, Lina Khan, by denying a government request to block Microsoft’s pending acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard. Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley of California’s Northern District said Tuesday the FTC failed to make a compelling case that the $70 billion […]
If Brendan Carr is reconfirmed to the FCC, how will consumers fare?
On Monday, President Joe Biden re-nominated Brendan Carr to the Federal Communications Commission. For consumer advocates like us at the Consumer Choice Center who work on many issues related to tech innovation and the protection of our rights online, that’s welcome news. Now, the US Senate must confirm Carr’s nomination. It would be a welcome […]
FTC Chair Lina Khan’s social media crusade is now just an expensive, taxing grudge against consumers who want cool tech
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Extending its crusade against select social media firms, the Federal Trade Commission proposed several scathing amendments to a 2020-era privacy order with Meta on Wednesday, hoping to issue a blanket ban on “monetizing” youth data, a halt on all new innovations or product upgrades, and key criteria on privacy provisions. The FTC […]
L’INCOHÉRENCE DES SUBVENTIONS EN EUROPE
Nous devons revenir aux principes fondateurs du marché commun. Selon une tendance que j’ai décrite à plusieurs reprises dans La Chronique Agora, les pays européens s’orientent de plus en plus vers des modèles de subventionnement de l’industrie, dans le but de s’aligner sur les très vastes projets des États-Unis visant à soutenir les transitions économiques respectueuses […]
Online Security Concerns Shouldn’t Enable a Surveillance State
At the 2012 London Olympics, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the World Wide Web, crafted the message “This Is For Everyone.” And at that time digitized opportunities felt limitless. Now, a little more than a decade later, that message might read “This is for Everyone – Pending Oversight and Approval.” Indeed, tech accountability proposals and high profile hearings with […]
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