Networks and Infrastructure

Net Neutrality

“Net Neutrality” refers to the concept of an “open Internet” whereby end-users can access the lawful content, applications, services and devices of their choice. Policymakers around the world are considering whether and how to ensure that the Internet remains “open” and Internet access service providers do not improperly block or degrade content sent over their networks.

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TAP Academics

Lawrence Lessig
Harvard University
Intellectual Property, Networks, the Internet, and Cloud Computing, Internet, Net Neutrality

Barbara van Schewick
Stanford University
Innovation and Economic Growth, Competition Policy and Antitrust, Networks, the Internet, and Cloud Computing, Internet, Networks and Infrastructure, Net Neutrality

Philip J. Weiser
University of Colorado
Innovation and Economic Growth, Intellectual Property, Competition Policy and Antitrust, Networks, the Internet, and Cloud Computing, Net Neutrality

Kevin Werbach
University of Pennsylvania
Networks, the Internet, and Cloud Computing, Internet, Networks and Infrastructure, Broadband, Wireless, Net Neutrality

Tim Wu
Columbia University
Intellectual Property, Copyright and Trademark, Networks, the Internet, and Cloud Computing, Networks and Infrastructure, Wireless, Net Neutrality

Christopher Yoo
University of Pennsylvania
Intellectual Property, Networks, the Internet, and Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing, Networks and Infrastructure, Broadband, Net Neutrality

Jonathan Zittrain
Harvard University
Intellectual Property, Networks, the Internet, and Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing, Internet, Networks and Infrastructure, Media and Content, Net Neutrality, Artificial Intelligence

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In a Win for the Open Internet, AT&T Stops Zero-Rating Its Own Video

Stanford law professor Barbara van Schewick explains why AT&T’s decision to suspend its sponsored data program is a “win for an open and free internet.”

Barbara van Schewick

March 26, 2021

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Net Neutrality

Given the significance of the Internet, preserving its “openness” – an idea often referred to as “network neutrality” or “net neutrality” – has been a long-standing issue.

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Big ISPs Finally Gave Up on Blocking California’s Landmark Network Neutrality Law

“While California has been free to enforce its net neutrality law for over a year, today removes any doubt that the state has the right to protect its economy and democratic discourse from the whims of large phone and cable companies.” — Barbara van Schewick, Professor of Law, Stanford University

Barbara van Schewick
Fast Company
May 6, 2022

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Ideological Segregation Online and Offline

Measures the degree of ideological segregation in the market for online news and compares this to other news sources.

By: Jesse Shapiro, Matthew Gentzkow

October 31, 2011

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