GDL Presents: Keeping the Internet Free & Open

"Keeping the Internet Free & Open," a series hosted by Google Developers Live in December 2012, featured discussions on the future of internet regulation and the importance of maintaining an open web. The event included contributions from technical, entrepreneurial, and policy experts who explored the economic and social impacts of the internet and the potential consequences of increased regulation. Sessions covered topics such as data transparency, the role of startups in advocating for internet freedom, and the implications of global policy discussions, like those at the ITU meeting in Dubai, where some governments aimed to increase censorship. Derek Slater, a policy manager at Google, emphasized the significance of global advocacy efforts for innovation policy, underscoring the company's commitment to a free and open internet.