Journalism’s Creative Destruction Opportunity

The traditional bastions of news media are facing a formidable challenge: protecting themselves from the very consumers they aim to serve. Confronted with the of loss of advertising revenue to tech giants like Alphabet and TikTok and the encroaching presence of artificial intelligence, the companies are looking to government for help. This is doomed to [...]

A Vision for Tech Policy is Missing from GOP Economic Plans

In the current landscape of Republican presidential candidate priorities, there is a noticeable lack of emphasis on technology policy—a crucial area that demands attention. A substantial portion of registered voters, spanning all races and including those under 30, cite the economy as their primary concern. This concern intensifies in key swing states, with 39 percent [...]

Meta and Oculus: Under the FTC’s watchful eye | IN 60 SECONDS

Meta has come under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission for supposedly anticompetitive conduct concerning the Oculus headset and App Store, despite the fact that virtual reality is still very new to the market and needs time to adapt to consumer demands. This can only mean trouble for the future of the metaverse. Watch Dr. [...]

What is the metaverse? | DEFINE

A brief explanation of the metaverse by Dr. Mark Jamison. Watch Dr. Jamison's explanation below or on the AEI website.

Google vs US attorneys generals

Attorneys Generals from 48 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington DC have launched an investigation into Google for possible antitrust violations. Is there a basis for these investigations, or are the AG’s trying to get a say in how to run the tech giant? Watch Dr. Mark Jamison's take on the antitrust probe online at AEI.