We are working to ensure that laws continue to promote innovation, freedom of expression & consumer choice in products and safety practices.theinternet.works Washington, DCJoined October 2020
Last week, Internet Works and several of our member companies took on #TrustCon2025 in San Francisco!
We were energized by the opportunity to connect with trust and safety professionals and engage on the issues that matter most to Middle Tech.
Thank you to the organizers!
Internet Works knows that when it comes to protecting kids online, sometimes the simplest approach is best.
Executive Director, Peter Chandler, sat down with @NBCNews to explain the Middle Tech perspective app store-level age verification.
Read more: shorturl.at/d224o
🚨 Big News: @mozilla is officially joining Internet Works! We are proud to welcome our newest member and excited about all we'll accomplish together!
Read more in the announcement! 👉 theinternet.works/firefox-maker-…
Internet Works supports the app store age verification approach because it is the most effective way to protect kids online.
And we’re proud to be working w/ Assemblymember @BuffyWicks on legislation that’s headed in the right direction.
📰Read more here: subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter/202…
Thank you to the office of @FCC Commissioner @AGomezFCC for a thoughtful conversation on preserving competition and supporting content moderation.
At Internet Works, we are proud to be involved in national policy discussions to represent the perspective of Middle Tech.
Internet Works met with the @WhiteHouse Office of Science and Technology Policy to discuss thoughtful ways to advance AI and preserve competition.
We are thankful for @WHOSTP47 engagement as they advance policies to unleash innovation and preserve a competitive digital market.
With yesterday's signing of #TakeItDownAct, we thank @SenTedCruz, @RepMariaSalazar, @SenAmyKlobuchar, and @RepDean for their bipartisan leadership and commitment to making the internet safer for all Americans. We're eager to continue working together on tech policy.
Internet Works Executive Director Peter Chandler was at the White House for the signing of the #TakeItDownAct- an important step toward protecting victims and promoting safety online.
We also applaud @POTUS and @FLOTUS for their leadership in protecting Americans online.
Today, Internet Works submitted a response to the request for information (RFI) from the @HouseCommerce Data Privacy Working Group.
Read more about Internet Works' comments here: theinternet.works/internet-works…
Internet Works congratulates Michael Kratsios on his confirmation as Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. We look forward to working with Mr. Kratsios to right-size technology policy.
Full statement here: theinternet.works/internet-works…
Exclusive: Why Section 230 May Finally Change
Judges are chipping away at Section 230 with conflicting rulings, and social media addiction lawsuits add to the legal uncertainty. 🤯
The legal landscape is shifting: theinformation.com/articles/exclu…#LegalTech
Check out our new blog post where you can learn more about Internet Works’ inaugural federal lobby day, where we met with lawmakers and administration officials to advocate for right-sizing federal tech policy. 🏛️
Learn more here: theinternet.works/internet-works…
Last week we made a visit to the @WhiteHouse to make an introduction and explain the priorities of Internet Works.
#MiddleTech is here to share the voices of the diverse platforms that power small businesses, job seekers, travelers, and everyday online experiences.
Internet Works hosted a “Middle Tech Mixer” last week, bringing together Middle Tech leaders & policymakers on Capitol Hill! 🏛️
We were honored to hear from @RepAuchincloss, whose message resonated with our mission to advocate for policies that foster innovation and growth.
Last week, Internet Works met with bipartisan lawmakers to ensure tech policy reflects the full digital economy– not just Big Tech.
We are advocating for:
✅ Section 230
✅Content moderation, Trust, and Safety
✅Privacy and Data Security
✅Artificial Intelligence
✅Competition
📣New Press Release! 📣
Check out the latest and greatest in our press release on Internet Works' visit to Capitol Hill!
Read More here:
theinternet.works/internet-works…
IW Executive Director Peter Chandler is featured in the most recent edition of @politico's Future in 5 Questions! Peter chatted with @politico's Derek Robertson (@afternoondelete) about Section 230, AI policy, and right-sizing technology regulation. shorturl.at/KnE2e
This #SaferInternetDay, Internet Works member companies @discord and @Roblox have teamed with other industry leaders to launch ROOST (Robust Open Online Safety Tools). We love to see member companies coming together to make the Internet a safer place for all users.
This #SaferInternetDay, Internet Works member companies @discord and @Roblox have teamed with other industry leaders to launch ROOST (Robust Open Online Safety Tools). We love to see member companies coming together to make the Internet a safer place for all users.
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