TechBytes

Great news! The congressional markup of KOSA has been cancelled. Perhaps some Members understand the problems with the proposed legislation.

Moving slowly and only legislating when needs have become clear and when there are demonstrated harms reflects a conservative approach to governing.

Innovation and economic growth has not deterred activists who simply believe in federal control for the sake of federal control.

Legislators should be cautious in their rush to legislate on AI to not rule out tools that can be used for innovation and creativity, especially when existing law covers most concerns.

What is at stake is not just a few big social media platforms, but the future of online speech.

Protecting kids is a worthy goal for us all, but there are ways to do it that don’t require sacrificing our liberties and violating our privacy, which is a harm in itself, including for our teens.

It doesn’t make sense to allow the Affordable Connectivity Program, which helps 23 million low-income households afford broadband, lapse because of congressional neglect.

Texas legislators should consider investing in the necessary technology to properly serve its wards in its deficient foster care system instead of spending their time in populist pontificating against “Big Tech.”

Loads of new federal dollars for expanded broadband access presents Texas (and other states) an opportunity to make broadband available to every resident. But the state will have to stay laser-focused on reaching unserved communities instead of taking the easier road and creating additional competition for existing broadband customers.

You can be forgiven for not knowing that today is World Wi-Fi Day, but you’re certainly aware of the importance of wi-fi to our modern economy and lifestyles. That’s why it’s concerning that Congress has allowed the FCC’s authority to auction and allocate spectrum to lapse. Congress should prioritize restoring the FCC’s authority with the recognition that unlicensed spectrum is also of immense economic value to the economy.