Author: cmackenzie

On Wednesday, the California State Senate passed SB 1327, which would institute a 7.25% tax on digital advertising. The new taxes would fund California media outlets, including those controlled by private equity firms, which have decimated journalism in the state. Earlier this month, Chamber of Progress sent a letter to Senate leaders urging them not… Continue reading California Senate Passes Online Ad Tax

On Tuesday, the European Council approved the final text of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, finalizing a regulatory framework meant to set a “global standard” for AI regulation. The AI Act takes a risk-based approach to AI regulation in principle, creating new regulatory requirements and hurdles for AI development rather than directly addressing harms like… Continue reading EU Council Approves AI Act

On Friday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed sweeping artificial intelligence legislation that threatens to undermine local AI startups and the state’s tech economy. Prior to the bill signing, a coalition of national organizations and local Colorado businesses spoke out against the bill, highlighting its sweeping scope and burdensome regulations that imperil a range of products… Continue reading Colorado Gov. Polis Signs Sweeping AI Legislation

On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and the Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group released their roadmap for artificial intelligence policy in the US. The policy framework offers a thoughtful roadmap for the nation’s approach to AI regulation, backing policies that would expand access to AI resources through projects like NAIRR and support US… Continue reading Schumer Releases AI Policy Roadmap

On Tuesday, Chamber of Progress published a new report examining traffic fatalities in New York and the power of autonomous vehicles (AVs) to reduce roadway deaths.  As traffic fatalities rise year after year across the state, the report – authored by Kaitlyn Harger, Senior Economist for Chamber of Progress – looks at how many lives… Continue reading Study: In NY, Autonomous Vehicles Could Have Saved 500 Lives Over the Last 5 Years

Over the weekend, House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and ranking member Frank Pallone (D-NJ) proposed new legislation that would repeal Section 230 at the end of 2025 unless Congress acts. Originally passed as a part of the Communications Decency Act, Section 230 protects speech online by shielding online platforms from liability… Continue reading New Bill Would Sunset Section 230

On Tuesday at 12PM MT, a coalition of tech and local businesses will hold a virtual press conference urging Governor Jared Polis to veto artificial intelligence legislation (SB 205) headed for the governor’s desk. The virtual event includes speakers from Chamber of Progress, local small businesses including Thumper.ai and Storyvine, and the AI startup Minerva.… Continue reading Coalition Urges Gov. Polis to Veto AI Bill

On Thursday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed HB 603/SB 571, Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC) legislation that creates new liability for online platforms that allow minors to access certain content. In a letter to the Maryland legislature and governor, a coalition including Chamber of Progress, The Trevor Project, LGBT Tech, The Maryland LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce,… Continue reading Maryland Governor Signs Digital Kids Legislation

Chamber of Progress CEO Adam Kovacevich is out with a new op-ed on autonomous vehicle (AV) safety, correcting assertions by the California Teamsters that AVs are “destructive.” The new op-ed cites a wave of research comparing AVs and human drivers on safety measures. Recent studies shows that AVs reduce car crashes with an injury by… Continue reading Op-Ed: How the CA Teamsters Are Wrong on Robotaxi Safety

On Friday, as congressional leaders rushed to pass a reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a coalition of tech, LGBTQ, and civil society groups voiced opposition to including the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) in the must-pass legislation.  In a letter to Senate leaders, the groups voiced concerns that the legislation would give enormous… Continue reading Coalition of Tech, LGBTQ, Civil Society Groups Oppose KOSA Amendment to FAA Reauthorization