Chamber of Progress
@progresschamber.org
Technology's Progressive Future.
Making sure everyone benefits from technology.
Not just another business group.
Making sure everyone benefits from technology.
Not just another business group.
Meta has reportedly boosted lobby efforts in Canada to push for new rules to implement age verification on the app store level, shifting responsibility to other technology companies like Apple and Google, rather than apps themselves, which would impact Meta’s business.
November 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Meta has reportedly boosted lobby efforts in Canada to push for new rules to implement age verification on the app store level, shifting responsibility to other technology companies like Apple and Google, rather than apps themselves, which would impact Meta’s business.
Great news: The European Commission released a new digital omnibus package today, which included changes to GDPR, consolidated data laws, and streamlined AI regulations.
November 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Great news: The European Commission released a new digital omnibus package today, which included changes to GDPR, consolidated data laws, and streamlined AI regulations.
NEWS: Canada has introduced legislation would formally repeal Canada’s Digital Services Tax. To date, the tax has been rescinded by press release only, not formally removed in law.
November 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
NEWS: Canada has introduced legislation would formally repeal Canada’s Digital Services Tax. To date, the tax has been rescinded by press release only, not formally removed in law.
Today the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released its updated definition of Canadian content (CanCon) as part of its efforts to implement The Online Streaming Act, which made streaming platforms subject to Canada’s broadcasting laws.
November 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Today the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released its updated definition of Canadian content (CanCon) as part of its efforts to implement The Online Streaming Act, which made streaming platforms subject to Canada’s broadcasting laws.
France and Germany are renewing efforts to favor EU technology companies over foreign competitors.
“Europe should first focus its policy efforts on building a business environment where globally competitive digital companies can grow, scale, and thrive.” -
@kayjebelli.bsky.social
“Europe should first focus its policy efforts on building a business environment where globally competitive digital companies can grow, scale, and thrive.” -
@kayjebelli.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
France and Germany are renewing efforts to favor EU technology companies over foreign competitors.
“Europe should first focus its policy efforts on building a business environment where globally competitive digital companies can grow, scale, and thrive.” -
@kayjebelli.bsky.social
“Europe should first focus its policy efforts on building a business environment where globally competitive digital companies can grow, scale, and thrive.” -
@kayjebelli.bsky.social
NEW: The European Commission announced three investigations into cloud computing of U.S. companies today. Two investigations will assess if Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure should be designated gatekeepers under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
November 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
NEW: The European Commission announced three investigations into cloud computing of U.S. companies today. Two investigations will assess if Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure should be designated gatekeepers under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
NEW: Today we launch the State AI Leadership (SAIL) Project, a new initiative to help blue and purple states capture the benefits of AI innovation.
Blue states are at the forefront of AI lawmaking, with progressive states like CA, IL, NY, & CO accounting for nearly 25% of all pending AI state laws.
Blue states are at the forefront of AI lawmaking, with progressive states like CA, IL, NY, & CO accounting for nearly 25% of all pending AI state laws.
November 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
NEW: Today we launch the State AI Leadership (SAIL) Project, a new initiative to help blue and purple states capture the benefits of AI innovation.
Blue states are at the forefront of AI lawmaking, with progressive states like CA, IL, NY, & CO accounting for nearly 25% of all pending AI state laws.
Blue states are at the forefront of AI lawmaking, with progressive states like CA, IL, NY, & CO accounting for nearly 25% of all pending AI state laws.
NEW: The European Commission announced today a new investigation against Google under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The investigation targets Google’s anti-spam policy, alleging Google is discriminating against spammy content in a way that violates the DMA.
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
NEW: The European Commission announced today a new investigation against Google under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The investigation targets Google’s anti-spam policy, alleging Google is discriminating against spammy content in a way that violates the DMA.
We're excited to welcome Josh Tabish as Senior Director for Canada! Josh is our first hire in Canada and follows our 2024 growth into the European Union and United Kingdom.
Based in Ottawa, Josh previously served at the Canadian Internet Registration Authority as policy director.
Based in Ottawa, Josh previously served at the Canadian Internet Registration Authority as policy director.
October 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
We're excited to welcome Josh Tabish as Senior Director for Canada! Josh is our first hire in Canada and follows our 2024 growth into the European Union and United Kingdom.
Based in Ottawa, Josh previously served at the Canadian Internet Registration Authority as policy director.
Based in Ottawa, Josh previously served at the Canadian Internet Registration Authority as policy director.
Aaron Shroyer is former Special Assistant for Housing Policy on the National Economic Council. He argues that Democratic governors can’t wait to address housing supply and increase affordability.
Watch the full Rebuild conversation here: www.therebuild.pub/p/from-finan...
Watch the full Rebuild conversation here: www.therebuild.pub/p/from-finan...
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Aaron Shroyer is former Special Assistant for Housing Policy on the National Economic Council. He argues that Democratic governors can’t wait to address housing supply and increase affordability.
Watch the full Rebuild conversation here: www.therebuild.pub/p/from-finan...
Watch the full Rebuild conversation here: www.therebuild.pub/p/from-finan...
Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal introduced legislation today that would require AI companies to institute a strict age-verification process on their chatbots.
Read our full statement here: progresschamber.org/hawley-blume...
Read our full statement here: progresschamber.org/hawley-blume...
October 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal introduced legislation today that would require AI companies to institute a strict age-verification process on their chatbots.
Read our full statement here: progresschamber.org/hawley-blume...
Read our full statement here: progresschamber.org/hawley-blume...
Big news from our partners at @waymo.bsky.social!
In 2026, they will expand operations to London, adding more options to the city's transit network.
In 2026, they will expand operations to London, adding more options to the city's transit network.
October 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Big news from our partners at @waymo.bsky.social!
In 2026, they will expand operations to London, adding more options to the city's transit network.
In 2026, they will expand operations to London, adding more options to the city's transit network.
Companies, investors, and consumer advocates want a clear framework for digital assets that draws bright lines between legitimate businesses and scams, protects people from abuse, and provides regulatory certainty that keeps innovation anchored in the U.S.
October 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Companies, investors, and consumer advocates want a clear framework for digital assets that draws bright lines between legitimate businesses and scams, protects people from abuse, and provides regulatory certainty that keeps innovation anchored in the U.S.
Case in point: recent studies have serious omissions that may seem minor, but steadily ratchet wages lower.
These numbers tell us less about what drivers earn and more about the assumptions baked into the study.
These numbers tell us less about what drivers earn and more about the assumptions baked into the study.
October 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Case in point: recent studies have serious omissions that may seem minor, but steadily ratchet wages lower.
These numbers tell us less about what drivers earn and more about the assumptions baked into the study.
These numbers tell us less about what drivers earn and more about the assumptions baked into the study.
NEW: Data should drive policymaking – but what if the data is wrong?
Faulty methods and data omissions can lead to bad policy and higher prices. This hurts everyone in the gig economy, particularly gig workers.
Faulty methods and data omissions can lead to bad policy and higher prices. This hurts everyone in the gig economy, particularly gig workers.
October 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
NEW: Data should drive policymaking – but what if the data is wrong?
Faulty methods and data omissions can lead to bad policy and higher prices. This hurts everyone in the gig economy, particularly gig workers.
Faulty methods and data omissions can lead to bad policy and higher prices. This hurts everyone in the gig economy, particularly gig workers.
The FTC settled its lawsuit against Amazon today. This is the ninth “dark patterns” case settled by the FTC.
"It was a Biden Administration misadventure to go after a service that more than half of all Americans subscribe to and love." - @adamkovac.bsky.social
"It was a Biden Administration misadventure to go after a service that more than half of all Americans subscribe to and love." - @adamkovac.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The FTC settled its lawsuit against Amazon today. This is the ninth “dark patterns” case settled by the FTC.
"It was a Biden Administration misadventure to go after a service that more than half of all Americans subscribe to and love." - @adamkovac.bsky.social
"It was a Biden Administration misadventure to go after a service that more than half of all Americans subscribe to and love." - @adamkovac.bsky.social
We are thrilled to announce that Koustubh "K.J." Bagchi is returning to Chamber of Progress as our new Vice President of U.S. Policy and Government Relations.
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We are thrilled to announce that Koustubh "K.J." Bagchi is returning to Chamber of Progress as our new Vice President of U.S. Policy and Government Relations.
"Those parking minimums make transit not work. They make housing unnecessarily expensive, and they're really against our climate goals all at the same time."
Check out our full conversation with Rep. Laura Friedman on The Rebuild: www.therebuild.pub/p/a-conversa...
Check out our full conversation with Rep. Laura Friedman on The Rebuild: www.therebuild.pub/p/a-conversa...
September 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
"Those parking minimums make transit not work. They make housing unnecessarily expensive, and they're really against our climate goals all at the same time."
Check out our full conversation with Rep. Laura Friedman on The Rebuild: www.therebuild.pub/p/a-conversa...
Check out our full conversation with Rep. Laura Friedman on The Rebuild: www.therebuild.pub/p/a-conversa...
NEW: The US and UK announced a new Tech Prosperity Deal today.
By affirming cooperation on AI, quantum & robotics, the deal positions the UK to strengthen its global competitiveness in the post-Brexit economy – free from restrictive policies that hamper digital innovation and investment elsewhere.
By affirming cooperation on AI, quantum & robotics, the deal positions the UK to strengthen its global competitiveness in the post-Brexit economy – free from restrictive policies that hamper digital innovation and investment elsewhere.
September 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
NEW: The US and UK announced a new Tech Prosperity Deal today.
By affirming cooperation on AI, quantum & robotics, the deal positions the UK to strengthen its global competitiveness in the post-Brexit economy – free from restrictive policies that hamper digital innovation and investment elsewhere.
By affirming cooperation on AI, quantum & robotics, the deal positions the UK to strengthen its global competitiveness in the post-Brexit economy – free from restrictive policies that hamper digital innovation and investment elsewhere.
Democrats used to be the party of innovation.
Today, that's not the case. It's time to restore tech optimism in the Democratic Party.
Today, that's not the case. It's time to restore tech optimism in the Democratic Party.
September 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Democrats used to be the party of innovation.
Today, that's not the case. It's time to restore tech optimism in the Democratic Party.
Today, that's not the case. It's time to restore tech optimism in the Democratic Party.
The European Commission ruled today that Google abused its position in the ad tech stack by favoring its own services to the detriment of competitors, ordering the company to pay €2.95 billion in fines.
September 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The European Commission ruled today that Google abused its position in the ad tech stack by favoring its own services to the detriment of competitors, ordering the company to pay €2.95 billion in fines.
NEWS: An EU Court today ruled that the United States provides adequate protections for European personal data under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, a major victory for consumers and businesses in Europe and the US alike.
September 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
NEWS: An EU Court today ruled that the United States provides adequate protections for European personal data under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, a major victory for consumers and businesses in Europe and the US alike.
The Trump administration is making it harder to deploy renewable energy. Less supply means higher energy costs for families and business.
How is that American Energy Dominance?
Watch our latest interview with Rep. Josh Harder where we discuss lowering costs: therebuild.pub/
How is that American Energy Dominance?
Watch our latest interview with Rep. Josh Harder where we discuss lowering costs: therebuild.pub/
August 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Trump administration is making it harder to deploy renewable energy. Less supply means higher energy costs for families and business.
How is that American Energy Dominance?
Watch our latest interview with Rep. Josh Harder where we discuss lowering costs: therebuild.pub/
How is that American Energy Dominance?
Watch our latest interview with Rep. Josh Harder where we discuss lowering costs: therebuild.pub/
The Rebuild recently welcomed Rep. Josh Harder to discuss his ideas on lowering costs for families.
We talk housing, energy, abundance, and more! Check out the full interview on our substack: www.therebuild.pub
We talk housing, energy, abundance, and more! Check out the full interview on our substack: www.therebuild.pub
August 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Rebuild recently welcomed Rep. Josh Harder to discuss his ideas on lowering costs for families.
We talk housing, energy, abundance, and more! Check out the full interview on our substack: www.therebuild.pub
We talk housing, energy, abundance, and more! Check out the full interview on our substack: www.therebuild.pub
BIG WIN: The House just voted to pass the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act, which will enhance consumer protections and establish clear guidelines for crypto.
More than 70 pro-innovation Dems voted for CLARITY and more than 100 Dems voted for GENIUS.
More than 70 pro-innovation Dems voted for CLARITY and more than 100 Dems voted for GENIUS.
July 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
BIG WIN: The House just voted to pass the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act, which will enhance consumer protections and establish clear guidelines for crypto.
More than 70 pro-innovation Dems voted for CLARITY and more than 100 Dems voted for GENIUS.
More than 70 pro-innovation Dems voted for CLARITY and more than 100 Dems voted for GENIUS.