Accountable Tech Statement on DOJ’s Antitrust Victory Against Google

Accountable Tech Executive Director and Co-Founder Nicole Gill issued the following statement on U.S. District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta’s ruling in the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Google, deciding that it violated antitrust laws for abusing its monopoly over online search:

“Today’s decision marks a major victory for the antitrust movement – not only challenging the abusive practices of Google, but also spotlighting the monopolistic power of Big Tech companies that the industry has tried time and time again to sweep under the rug. This is a significant step toward real accountability from tech companies, which have evaded regulation for decades, boding well for the future of antitrust enforcement, greater consumer protection, and a better Internet for all.”

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Statements

Aug 28, 2024

Accountable Tech Statement on Advancement of California’s Landmark AI Safety Bill

Today, the California General Assembly passed the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act (SB 1047) — a landmark bill that would require AI developers to adhere to common sense safety guidelines for new AI models. The legislation, which is sponsored by California State Senator Scott Wiener, would introduce crucial guardrails around AI development, including requiring pre-deployment safety testing and third-party auditing. The bill will head back to the State Senate for a confirmation vote and then to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk.

Statements

Aug 16, 2024

Accountable Tech on Appeals Court Ruling on the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act

Accountable Tech Executive Director and Co-Founder Nicole Gill issued the following statement on the Ninth Circuit Court’s narrowing of the district court’s injunction blocking California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code: The Ninth Circuit’s ruling makes clear that the lower court’s injunction was far too broad. The district court must now reconsider the safety-by-design and privacy-by-default protections central to the Age-Appropriate Design Code.