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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA): 53 year-old tech trade association promoting open markets, open systems, & open networks.
If Congress were to pass a federal preemption of state-by-state #AI rules, it would save the federal government about $600 billion through 2035, notes CCIA’s Chief Economist Trevor Wagener. Read more: ccianet.org/articles/600...
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If Congress were to pass a federal preemption of state-by-state #AI rules, it would save the federal government about $600 billion through 2035, notes CCIA’s Chief Economist Trevor Wagener. Read more: ccianet.org/articles/600...
Maryland has taken a unique step: strict “data minimization” rules that limit data collection to what’s strictly necessary. While well-intentioned, this approach could unintentionally limit innovation and business growth. Learn more: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Maryland has taken a unique step: strict “data minimization” rules that limit data collection to what’s strictly necessary. While well-intentioned, this approach could unintentionally limit innovation and business growth. Learn more: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
State lawmakers introduced hundreds of privacy bills this year, but no new comprehensive state privacy laws have been passed in 2025. Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania could change that in 2026. Learn more: ccianet.org/news/2025/12...
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
State lawmakers introduced hundreds of privacy bills this year, but no new comprehensive state privacy laws have been passed in 2025. Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania could change that in 2026. Learn more: ccianet.org/news/2025/12...
Meta recently won its #antitrust case against the FTC after a ruling declared that it did not have a #socialmedia monopoly. CCIA President Matt Schruers spoke with LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall about what this decision means and how it could shape future FTC merger and acquisition challenges. 1/2
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Meta recently won its #antitrust case against the FTC after a ruling declared that it did not have a #socialmedia monopoly. CCIA President Matt Schruers spoke with LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall about what this decision means and how it could shape future FTC merger and acquisition challenges. 1/2
In addition to boosting productivity growth, increasing GDP growth, and helping the U.S. beat China in the #AI race, federal preemption of state AI laws would provide a fiscal windfall of about $600 billion through 2035. Trevor Wagener has the stats: ccianet.org/articles/600...
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In addition to boosting productivity growth, increasing GDP growth, and helping the U.S. beat China in the #AI race, federal preemption of state AI laws would provide a fiscal windfall of about $600 billion through 2035. Trevor Wagener has the stats: ccianet.org/articles/600...
CCIA and @NetChoice have asked the 11th Circuit for an expedited argument on their First Amendment challenge to Florida HB3, which is now effective. This law blocks access to lawful internet content and compels users to surrender personal data. 1/2
December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
CCIA and @NetChoice have asked the 11th Circuit for an expedited argument on their First Amendment challenge to Florida HB3, which is now effective. This law blocks access to lawful internet content and compels users to surrender personal data. 1/2
The third panel of CSIS’s live event discussing low-earth orbit satellites has begun. CCIA’s Karina Perez describes how the U.S. can sustain leadership in LEO satellites amid intensifying global competition. www.csis.org/events/keepi...
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The third panel of CSIS’s live event discussing low-earth orbit satellites has begun. CCIA’s Karina Perez describes how the U.S. can sustain leadership in LEO satellites amid intensifying global competition. www.csis.org/events/keepi...
The U.S. Congress may be considering attaching a proposal to preempt state-level discriminatory regulation of #AI to the National Defense Authorization Act. 1/2
December 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The U.S. Congress may be considering attaching a proposal to preempt state-level discriminatory regulation of #AI to the National Defense Authorization Act. 1/2
Congress is weighing a smart addition to the NDAA: federal preemption of state-by-state #AI rules. A national standard would avoid fragmented, costly mandates, accelerate AI deployment, and strengthen U.S. competitiveness with China. 1/2
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Congress is weighing a smart addition to the NDAA: federal preemption of state-by-state #AI rules. A national standard would avoid fragmented, costly mandates, accelerate AI deployment, and strengthen U.S. competitiveness with China. 1/2
The Australian Parliament has passed a law mandating online streaming services to meet government-prescribed levels of Australian content. CCIA urges USTR to urgently engage with Australia and use available trade tools to incentivize the Australian government to repeal this amendment. 1/2
December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Australian Parliament has passed a law mandating online streaming services to meet government-prescribed levels of Australian content. CCIA urges USTR to urgently engage with Australia and use available trade tools to incentivize the Australian government to repeal this amendment. 1/2
Looking to 2026, states like Connecticut and Florida are expected to introduce new AI and chatbot bills. CCIA will be working to ensure policies protect consumers while supporting research, jobs, and digital growth. See what’s ahead: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Looking to 2026, states like Connecticut and Florida are expected to introduce new AI and chatbot bills. CCIA will be working to ensure policies protect consumers while supporting research, jobs, and digital growth. See what’s ahead: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
AI involves developers, deployers, and users. Responsibility must match the role. Placing blame on the wrong actor could punish innovation without increasing safety. Read how states are approaching this: ccianet.org/news/2025/11...
November 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
AI involves developers, deployers, and users. Responsibility must match the role. Placing blame on the wrong actor could punish innovation without increasing safety. Read how states are approaching this: ccianet.org/news/2025/11...
CCIA responds to 11th Circuit decision to allow Florida HB3, the internet rationing law, to go into effect.
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
CCIA responds to 11th Circuit decision to allow Florida HB3, the internet rationing law, to go into effect.
Tech is empowering the small business community. Read more about how small businesses are leveraging #AI for hyper-personalization, predictive analytics, and enhanced customer service.
#TechForGood www.businessnewsdaily.com/9402-artific...
#TechForGood www.businessnewsdaily.com/9402-artific...
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Tech is empowering the small business community. Read more about how small businesses are leveraging #AI for hyper-personalization, predictive analytics, and enhanced customer service.
#TechForGood www.businessnewsdaily.com/9402-artific...
#TechForGood www.businessnewsdaily.com/9402-artific...
Study committees and task forces give lawmakers time to understand AI before writing laws. That leads to smarter, more targeted policy instead of sweeping rules that could cause unintended harm. Read more: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Study committees and task forces give lawmakers time to understand AI before writing laws. That leads to smarter, more targeted policy instead of sweeping rules that could cause unintended harm. Read more: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
Some bills would restrict or ban chatbots that kids can use. Protecting kids is essential, but broad bans could take away helpful educational and mental-health tools without solving the underlying risks. Learn more: ccianet.org/news/2025/11...
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Some bills would restrict or ban chatbots that kids can use. Protecting kids is essential, but broad bans could take away helpful educational and mental-health tools without solving the underlying risks. Learn more: ccianet.org/news/2025/11...
Watermarking all AI-generated content sounds simple, but it doesn’t solve the real problem. Watermarks can be removed and they don’t work well for text or audio. We need solutions that increase trust, not confusion. Read the report: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Watermarking all AI-generated content sounds simple, but it doesn’t solve the real problem. Watermarks can be removed and they don’t work well for text or audio. We need solutions that increase trust, not confusion. Read the report: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
Some proposals would make AI developers liable for how others use their tools. That’s like holding car manufacturers responsible for every traffic accident. Accountability must be placed where harm is caused. Learn more: ccianet.org/news/2025/11...
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Some proposals would make AI developers liable for how others use their tools. That’s like holding car manufacturers responsible for every traffic accident. Accountability must be placed where harm is caused. Learn more: ccianet.org/news/2025/11...
In 1905, when horse-drawn carriages still dominated, cars were derided as rich men’s toys. Critics tallied lost buggy-whip jobs, missing the bigger picture—cars created millions of new roles, raised pay, and expanded consumer access. #AI is today’s engine, not the buggy whip. 1/2
November 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In 1905, when horse-drawn carriages still dominated, cars were derided as rich men’s toys. Critics tallied lost buggy-whip jobs, missing the bigger picture—cars created millions of new roles, raised pay, and expanded consumer access. #AI is today’s engine, not the buggy whip. 1/2
CCIA has monitored the 2025 surge of state #AI legislation. “Policymakers across the country are working to understand how best to address emerging AI use cases. 1/2
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
CCIA has monitored the 2025 surge of state #AI legislation. “Policymakers across the country are working to understand how best to address emerging AI use cases. 1/2
State proposals to regulate #AI cover safety guardrails for advanced models, chatbot restrictions, digital watermarking, deepfake liability, and expanded publicity rights. Many aim to prevent misuse—but overly broad laws risk stifling beneficial AI applications and creating legal uncertainty. 1/2
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
State proposals to regulate #AI cover safety guardrails for advanced models, chatbot restrictions, digital watermarking, deepfake liability, and expanded publicity rights. Many aim to prevent misuse—but overly broad laws risk stifling beneficial AI applications and creating legal uncertainty. 1/2
CCIA VP Krisztian Katona moderated the enforcers panel at the Concurrences Global Antitrust Economics Conference at NYU Stern Business School, discussing recent digital competition and regulatory developments & trends with senior agency officials from Brazil, Japan, Mexico, & the European Commission
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
CCIA VP Krisztian Katona moderated the enforcers panel at the Concurrences Global Antitrust Economics Conference at NYU Stern Business School, discussing recent digital competition and regulatory developments & trends with senior agency officials from Brazil, Japan, Mexico, & the European Commission
Public sentiment of AI remains overwhelmingly positive: 77% of #GenAI users have a favorable view, vs. just 15% unfavorable. Personal AI use even leads work use by 2:1, showing AI has become part of everyday life, not just the office! Read more: ccianet.org/news/2025/11...
November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Public sentiment of AI remains overwhelmingly positive: 77% of #GenAI users have a favorable view, vs. just 15% unfavorable. Personal AI use even leads work use by 2:1, showing AI has become part of everyday life, not just the office! Read more: ccianet.org/news/2025/11...
As the White House reviews how to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in #AI, CCIA urges policymakers to ensure innovation isn’t hindered by fragmented or overly broad regulation. With 1,000+ state AI bills proposed this year, a patchwork of laws could slow progress. ccianet.org/news/2025/10...
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
As the White House reviews how to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in #AI, CCIA urges policymakers to ensure innovation isn’t hindered by fragmented or overly broad regulation. With 1,000+ state AI bills proposed this year, a patchwork of laws could slow progress. ccianet.org/news/2025/10...
Workers say their companies are now twice as likely to support #GenAI use as to oppose it, signaling a decisive shift from caution to encouragement. Read more from our report, Survey of Product Impact in the Connected Economy: Artificial Intelligence: ccianet.org/research/rep...
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Workers say their companies are now twice as likely to support #GenAI use as to oppose it, signaling a decisive shift from caution to encouragement. Read more from our report, Survey of Product Impact in the Connected Economy: Artificial Intelligence: ccianet.org/research/rep...