This issue of The Forum examines regulatory oversight, corporate accountability, and public policy across telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and private equity.

Elliot S. Tarloff proposes a new approach to resolving the long-running net neutrality debate, calling for public deliberation to help shape a lasting federal framework for internet regulation. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky explores the accountability issues surrounding autonomous AI agents, advocating for clearer oversight of the authority and permissions granted to these systems. Bradley Lipton examines private equity’s growing influence over Main Street businesses, highlighting how industry consolidation affects competition, consumer choice, and the use of Americans’ retirement savings.

Together, these articles raise an important question: How can policymakers strengthen accountability, preserve competition, and protect the public interest as technology and corporate power continue to reshape the economy?

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