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The Blog at MSPC
Several Attorneys General champion limited regulation in AI development
The collaborative effort among these AGs reflects a shared commitment to upholding the pillars of free market capitalism and individual libe
Mar 18, 20243 min read
A Model for Legislative Oversight of AI
Idaho House Bill 568 aims to establish an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council that creates a balanced approach
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Content filter bills could be legislating into a false sense of security, and a lawsuit
The Idaho House now has a bill that would require manufacturers of smartphones and tablets to enable content filters for children. SB...
Feb 19, 20242 min read
The good and the bad of Artificial Intelligence and elections
AI is neither good nor bad but is a tool that can be used for great benefit or harm.
Feb 6, 20243 min read
Importing unconstitutional speech laws won’t protect children
While there is much to celebrate about Idaho’s recent success, one policy proposal aimed at protecting children could actually prove...
Jan 19, 20243 min read
AI regulation is on the agenda for lawmakers this year
State lawmakers are increasingly focused on understanding both the benefits and challenges posed by AI.
Jan 17, 20243 min read
Protecting kids online could start at the app store
One national standard that puts parents, not the government, in the driver's seat, would be best.
Jan 5, 20242 min read
Plugged in – Five steps for expanding broadband coverage in a responsible way
Policymakers now have a generational opportunity to expand high-speed internet in their states with federal broadband funds.
Dec 18, 20233 min read
MSPC joins national amicus to protect the online free-speech marketplace
"These cases have significant implications for how states can regulate major social media platforms"
Dec 13, 20232 min read
A free and open internet fosters innovation, competition, and economic growth
The importance of a safe and open internet cannot be overstated in an era where the digital landscape is constantly evolving.
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are becoming things of the past ... are you proficient in AI?
The future of employment will undeniably require knowledge of AI.
Nov 29, 20233 min read
Insights from Idaho's Broadband Trailblazer, Ramón Hobdey-Sanchez
Here are some of the considerations that shape Idaho's approach to managing federal aid for broadband expansion.
Nov 10, 20232 min read
MSPC launches first research center focused on technology & innovation
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) – the region’s top source for free market policy – announced today the launch of its first research...
Nov 6, 20231 min read
Not again! Federal government moves to "police" internet
Without government control, how will the internet survive? Just fine, thank you very much.
Sep 27, 20232 min read
Idaho kicks off Broadband 101 workshops
Idaho is going to have a big opportunity to expand broadband the right way with $583 million in federal funding.
Sep 25, 20232 min read
The tech "case of the century" starts with a whimper
The federal government has advanced the argument that Google behaved anti competitively when promoting its search product.
Sep 14, 20233 min read
The rapid rise of AI and how we pivot
Where do you go from here? Quite simply, AI is advancing at an incredibly fast rate, and it is here to stay.
Aug 17, 20234 min read
Twitter vs. Threads: A Clash with a Free Market impact
Two prominent figures in the tech world, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, have launched their own social media brands.
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Six years after the end of "net neutrality" - the sky didn't fall
They predicted the internet would slow down. Some said the internet would end. Neither has happened.
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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