For a Stronger U.S.–UK Relationship, Starmer Should End Digital Protectionism
President Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom this week comes at a moment when the U.S.–UK “special relationship” is strained by the UK’s approach to regulating technology. Specifically in […]
Federal Government Could Save $3 Billion Annually by Increasing Competition in Government Software, Finds New Report
WASHINGTON: A new report by government procurement lawyer and software industry expert Michael Garland, published by NetChoice, reveals that the federal government’s broken software procurement system, a relic from the […]
The Federal Government’s Costly “Subscription” Problem
If you’ve ever lost track of a few streaming subscriptions or realized you’re still paying for a service you no longer use, you know the feeling: small charges add up […]
What Is Government Software Procurement and Why Should Taxpayers Care?
When people think about government spending, they usually imagine big-ticket items: social programs, highways, and military funding for planes and tanks. But as with wider society, very few of the […]
NetChoice Encourages EU to Refocus Merger Policy on Growth, Evidence & Consumers
BRUSSELS—NetChoice submitted comments last night for the European Commission’s Review of its Merger Guidelines. We welcomed the opportunity to help the Commission modernize its merger policies for the digital age. […]
Court Emphasizes Humility in Google Verdict, Rejects Most Drastic Remedies
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia released its remedies verdict in the DOJ’s lawsuit against Google. While, in NetChoice’s view, the Court wrongly decided against Google […]
NetChoice Amicus Brief to Ninth Circuit in Support of Google in Epic Games v. Google
NetChoice filed an amicus brief with Chamber of Progress, CCIA, the Software & Information Industry Association, and the Consumer Technology Association to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth […]
A Key Antitrust Proposal from DOJ Undermines Trump’s Legacy as Deregulator-in-Chief
During his first term, President Trump made good on his promise to slash red tape. The administration famously implemented a “two-for-one” rule, requiring federal agencies to eliminate two existing regulations […]
AI Has Reshaped Tech, But Some in Washington Haven’t Noticed
Over the 2020s, the rise of generative AI has redefined competition across the U.S. technology industry. Startups like OpenAI and Anthropic are taking market share from legacy players. AI-native products […]
NetChoice Calls Out the Open App Markets Act as a Trojan Horse for Cybercriminals
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Open App Markets Act (OAMA) is apparently coming back—and it’s still the defective legislation it always was. NetChoice strongly opposes this misguided proposal, which masquerades as “competition” reform […]
America Cannot Lead AI By Tearing Down Its Leaders
Three days after being sworn into his second term, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to “[S]ustain and enhance America’s global AI dominance in order to promote human flourishing, […]
NetChoice Advises Red Tape Reductions for President Trump’s Golden Age Agenda
WASHINGTON—Yesterday, NetChoice submitted comments to the Department of Justice’s newly established Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force, calling for urgent regulatory reform in the energy sector to support the nation’s rapidly expanding […]
NetChoice Comment to Federal Trade Commission Request for Information Regarding Technology Platform “Censorship”
On February 20th, the Federal Trade Commission released a Request for Information (RFI) “Regarding Technology Platform Censorship.” We fear that, beyond mere information gathering, the Commission seeks to use these […]
NetChoice Implores FTC to End Government Censorship, Respect First Amendment Rights of Americans & Businesses
WASHINGTON—Today, NetChoice submitted its comment for the Federal Trade Commission’s “Request for Information Regarding Technology Platform Censorship.” While NetChoice is very supportive of efforts to expose and end government censorship […]
Trading Innovation for Control: Misguided American Antitrust Could Hand China the Tech Crown
America’s position as the global technology leader is more fragile than we care to admit: an uncomfortable, but necessary truth to confront. China, with its authoritarian disregard for caution and […]
In Seeking to Break Up Google, DOJ Presents a Case Based on Central Planning and Vibes
As the remedies phase of the Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Google wraps up, the most pressing question remains unanswered: What is the government actually trying to accomplish? For […]
New Bill Targeting App Stores Threatens User Security and American Tech Leadership
WASHINGTON—Despite its stated goal of “promoting competition,” the new App Store Freedom Act introduced today in Congress would undermine user security in major app stores, restrict consumer choice and punish […]
NetChoice Encourages House Judiciary to Approve Bill Eliminating Waste, Streamlining Enforcement & Saving Taxpayer Resources in Antitrust
WASHINGTON—The U.S. House Judiciary Committee is set to vote this afternoon on a package that includes a provision to eliminate waste and streamline enforcement efforts in federal antitrust, saving taxpayer […]
Europe’s Digital Markets Act is Anti-American. Why is the DOJ Following its Playbook?
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is swinging hard at Google, pushing to force the sale of Chrome or even divest Android in the remedies phase of their headline antitrust case […]