Tim Wu

Tim Wu is an American lawyer, professor, and author known for coining the term "net neutrality." He is a professor at Columbia Law School, and previously worked at the Federal Trade Commission. Wu has also written books on the media industry and the intersection between technology and culture.

Net neutrality refers to the principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally, without discrimination or preference given to certain types of content or services. Tim Wu coined the term in 2003 to describe this concept and has since been an advocate for preserving net neutrality.

Tim Wu has written several books, including "The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires" and "The Attention Merchants: The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads." These books explore the history, impact, and influence of media industries, as well as the intersection between technology, communication, and culture.

Tim Wu is a professor at Columbia Law School, where he teaches courses on antitrust, copyright, and telecommunications law. He has a background in both law and technology, and has worked on issues related to intellectual property, competition policy, and internet governance.

Tim Wu has served in various roles within the government. He was a senior advisor to the Federal Trade Commission and worked on a variety of consumer protection and competition issues. Wu has also been involved in policy advocacy and has testified before Congress on matters related to net neutrality and media consolidation.