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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA): 53 year-old tech trade association promoting open markets, open systems, & open networks.
A national #AI policy that preempts inconsistent state laws could unlock a $600 billion “AI abundance dividend” through 2035 by lowering federal procurement costs and boosting tax revenues from a surge in productivity-driven growth. Learn more: ccianet.org/articles/600...
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Today, CCIA’s Jonathan McHale testified before USTR on the operation of USMCA, underscoring a core message: preserve the benefits of well-functioning #DigitalTrade rules. 1/2
December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Tech-neutral, principle-based privacy frameworks help future-proof regulation. Overly prescriptive rules risk becoming outdated fast — and may unintentionally advantage large incumbents over smaller innovators. Read the full report: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
AI legislation must be precise, risk-based, and workable. Overly broad rules can unintentionally limit beneficial uses, restrict open research, and place liability on the wrong actors in the tech ecosystem. Learn more in our latest report: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
December 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Jonathan McHale, VP of Digital Trade at CCIA, is testifying before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on a review of the USMCA, the trade agreement between Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. 1/2
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Bridging the gap between classroom and career is key. PSU is acting as a connector, bringing together educators, industry leaders, and government officials to co-create #AI solutions that directly shape tomorrow's workforce and address real-world problems.
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Bridging the gap: How Penn State is driving workforce innovation | Penn State University
More than 900 participants from higher education, K–12 schools, industry, government and nonprofit organizations came together during three days in Pittsburgh at the Global Impact Forum 2025 to…
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December 5, 2025 at 2:02 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...
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 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...
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Customer service just got smarter. Small businesses are leveraging #AI-driven chatbots to handle customer inquiries 24/7, ensuring timely responses and improving consumer experience through personalization. www.wsj.com/tech/ai/thes...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:03 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...
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 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
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 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...
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New York’s RAISE Act raised major concerns for researchers and developers. Liability for outcomes outside a developer’s control risks discouraging investment and slowing responsible progress. Learn more about our findings in our recent report: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:30 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
December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Legislative momentum slowed this year as states watched how the new administration will approach federal antitrust enforcement — but key proposals in California and New York are expected to return in 2026. Read the full competition trends analysis here: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
CCIA 2025 State Competition Landscape - CCIA
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December 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Digital watermarking, deepfake liability, minors’ online safety, and guardrails for high-risk AI models are among the most common measures emerging in state AI proposals. Read more about these trends on our website: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
CCIA 2025 AI Landscape - CCIA
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December 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
#AI is transforming agriculture. @UF is building a new 40,000-sq-ft AI hub to help Florida farmers boost crop yields, use fewer chemicals, and protect the environment. Read more:
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Scientists at new AI center aim to help Florida farmers and protect the environment
To protect crop yields and the environment, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is leveraging technology driven by artificial intelligence by building a…
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December 3, 2025 at 2:03 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...
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
While many proposals are framed as consumer protection measures, inconsistent state rules risk fragmenting national markets, raising compliance costs, and discouraging innovation. Explore these concerns in our latest report: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
CCIA 2025 State Competition Landscape - CCIA
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December 2, 2025 at 8:01 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
December 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Tune in this afternoon at 3:30PM EST to watch CCIA’s Karina Perez discuss the future of Low Earth Orbit (LEO), WRC-27, and the European Space Act! www.csis.org/events/keepi...
Keeping China Grounded: Ensuring Long-Term U.S. Tech Leadership in Low Earth Orbit | CSIS Events
The Strategic Technologies Program hosts this event discussing how the United States can sustain leadership in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) amid intensifying global competition.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
New York continues to push forward with expansive competition legislation, including the Twenty-First Century Antitrust Act, which would broaden enforcement authority and redefine market dominance. Learn more in the report: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
CCIA 2025 State Competition Landscape - CCIA
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December 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The future of medicine is here. #AI on @awscloud allows researchers to analyze genomic data at scale, helping develop personalized breast cancer treatment plans that target specific cancer mutations.
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Accelerate breast cancer treatment planning with agentic AI | Amazon Web Services
In the complex world of oncology, precision and speed are paramount. From mammogram to personalized treatment plan, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing every step of the breast cancer…
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December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Following the ruling that @Meta does not have a monopoly, CCIA President Matt Schruers notes in his @nytimes letter that evidence made clear that consumers have real alternatives like TikTok and other platforms. 1/2
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December 1, 2025 at 8:00 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
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM