FCC Chair: Net Neutrality Fears Debunked, Yoda & A 5G Future (Ajit Pai Interview)

Published: Nov. 6, 2019, 5:06 p.m.

b'Dave Rubin\\xa0of\\xa0The Rubin Report\\xa0talks to\\xa0FCC Chairman Ajit Paiabout his role in leading the\\xa0FCC.\\xa0So what exactly is net neutrality?\\xa0Should we fear\\xa05G? Does Yoda really influence his regulatory decisions? Ajit answers these questions and breaks down what the\\xa0FCC\\xa0does, and how his trust of markets guides his decision making process. He explains how markets have been proven to be the best course for tech and his bigger concern is that\\xa0rules are too burdensome and that they stifle innovation and competition.\\xa0Ajit explains what\\xa0net neutrality\\xa0is and why he did\\xa0away with net neutrality rules that had been in place three years\\xa0prior to his decision. Ajit discusses why he thinks a lot of the public and media were\\xa0in hysterics over the impending repeal of net neutrality\\xa0and what misunderstandings led to this reaction.\\xa0He also shares some of his favorite net neutrality doomsday predictions. Will it cost $5 per Tweet?\\xa0Is it the end of the internet?\\xa0Will\\xa0armageddon ensue?\\xa0It\\u2019s been over a year since\\xa0net neutrality was repealed\\u2026 and nothing much changed.\\xa0\\xa0Chairman Pai also explains why\\xa05Gnetworks are going to increase broadband speeds and help\\xa0bridge the digital divide\\xa0as well as the FCC\\u2019s role in regulating space.\\xa0\\xa0He also gives his thoughts on the publisher vs. platform debate, if the government is even capable of regulating\\xa0Big Tech, and much more.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'