Policy Analyst
Zander Arnao is a Policy Analyst at the Knight-Georgetown Institute. He is a policy expert and researcher studying regulation that aims to promote empowering and competitive digital markets. He has written about technology and antitrust for a variety of outlets, including Tech Policy Press, TechTank, ProMarket, Lawfare, and his personal Substack, Zublius. In the past, he was a Policy Analyst at the Center for Countering Digital Hate and supported enforcement of consumer protection law at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. He received his Master’s in International Relations and Bachelor’s in Public Policy from the University of Chicago, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude.
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A report articulating foundational principles for crafting effective remedies in US v Google, including the need for a multi-faceted remedy package, an inclusive understanding of search access points, the combination of structural and behavioral remedies, and robust oversight with quick adjustments as needed.
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KGI highlights three areas where emerging and established research can inform strategies to guarantee the privacy, safety, and security of minors online: Access to Platform Data, Platform Design Features, and Engagement-based Recommender Systems.
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The decision in US v. Google is remarkable for how it uses insights from behavioral economics to analyze the effects of Google’s exclusive default agreements on competition.
