Author: cmackenzie

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Murthy v. Missouri, a case which alleged the federal government had unconstitutionally pressured social media companies on content moderation decisions protected by the First Amendment. The Supreme Court rejected the plaintiffs’ case for lack of standing, determining that plaintiffs failed to show that the content… Continue reading In Murthy, SCOTUS Distinguishes Between Government and Social Media

On Tuesday, Chamber of Progress released new research on the impact of link tax legislation in advance of a hearing on the California Journalism Preservation Act. The new research, by the organization’s Senior Economist Kaitlyn Harger, examines for the first time the impact of similar legislation that passed in Canada – which caused online platforms… Continue reading In Advance of CJPA Hearing, New Link Tax Research Shows Heavy Price for News Outlets

On Thursday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul will sign the SAFE For Kids Act (S7694/A8148), digital legislation that bans the use of algorithms to curate teen social media feeds. During its consideration, Chamber of Progress raised concerns that the bill would restrict teen access to valuable online resources and safe, inclusive community spaces. By limiting… Continue reading Gov. Hochul to Sign NY Teen Digital Legislation

On Monday, California Sen. Dave Cortese withdrew from consideration SB 915, autonomous vehicle (AV) legislation that would have allowed local municipalities to restrict and tax AV deployment. During Senate consideration, the bill had faced vocal opposition in the Committee on Transportation and in the Committee on Local Government.  “It’s good to see California lawmakers going… Continue reading CA Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Pulled from Consideration

On Monday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy published an op-ed in the New York Times urging Congress to pass warning label requirements for social media platforms on the basis that social media “is not proven safe” for teens. On the contrary, recent research findings have repeatedly found that social media is not a significant contributor… Continue reading Surgeon General Social Media Warning Short on Facts & Law

To combat the growing legal and policy copyright threats against generative artificial intelligence, Chamber of Progress announced a new campaign, Generate & Create, highlighting the creative benefits of generative artificial intelligence and supporting established fair use protections for AI training and output.  Learn more at GenerateAndCreate.ai The new campaign will highlight how artists use generative… Continue reading Chamber of Progress Announces New Campaign to Defend Fair Use and Promote AI Creativity

This week, New York lawmakers announced a deal on legislation that would regulate and censor social media for kids and teens, with a vote on the bill expected by the end of the week. Despite amendments, the legislation will still restrict teen access to valuable online resources and safe, inclusive community spaces. The legislation also… Continue reading Concerns Remain with New York’s Teen Digital Legislation

As California lawmakers debate closing the state’s budget deficit, Chamber of Progress released a new report on Tuesday illustrating how the state’s social safety net depends on the health of California’s technology industry.   Authored by Chamber of Progress Senior Economist Kaitlyn Harger, the report finds that taxes paid by California’s tech industry, including employee income… Continue reading New Report Shows How CA Tech Taxes Support Social Services

On Thursday, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill passed the United Kingdom’s House of Commons, clearing Parliament and heading to the King for royal assent. The DMCC establishes a new competition regime for digital markets which targets the market power of a small number of tech firms. The bill empowers the Competition and… Continue reading UK Enacts DMCC Digital Competition Bill

On Wednesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued new interpretive guidance on the regulation of buy now pay later (BNPL) products in the United States. Rather than offering distinct rules for BNPL products, the new guidance defines BNLP platforms as “credit card providers,” despite significant differences between the two products. “You don’t have to… Continue reading CFPB Issues Buy Now Pay Later Guidance