Competition fellow, Theodore Bolema, explores the pitfalls of a one-size-fits-all rule on negative option features for innovative businesses. In an everchanging digital marketplace, users and business owners are faced with many different options and potential subscription models to better enjoy a service. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Negative Option Rule Notice of Proposed […]
Competition fellow, Jessica Melugin, explores the economic rationale behind the agency’s investigation and why this may hinder US competition globally in the gaming industry In the dynamic world of gaming, Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of the gaming publishing company, Activision Blizzard, has stirred quite a debate. Why is the FTC attempting to halt a deal that […]
Check out Competition fellow, Jane Bambauer, in her recent paper w/The Lawfare Institute. In the realm of social media and online marketplaces, platforms engage in a delicate dance of content curation. The competition for users hinges on how well a platform formats and curates user-generated content. This dance aims to keep users engaged, ensure content […]
Privacy fellow, Lourdes Turrecha, explores the key to safeguarding privacy in this new world is not more regulation, but potential growing privacy tech. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has unquestionably revolutionized our lives, but as it continues to infiltrate various facets of our existence, its privacy implications have come under intense scrutiny. The remarkable advantages that AI […]
