What Went Right in 2025 Tech Policy and What an Optimistic Year for Tech Policy Should Focus on in 2026

Jennifer Huddleston and David Inserra

The year 2025 was certainly busy in tech policy, with both positives and negatives. While, of course, there were many concerns about tech and expression in 2025, it’s also important to reflect on the good that happened and what could go right in 2026.

Reflections on 2025 Technology Policy Wins

So, what were some of those 2025 successes when it came to tech policy, innovation, and expression:

Recognizing the need for a federal...