On Thursday, the Senate will hold a hearing marking up the Open Apps Market Act (S. 2710), legislation that would mandate that Apple allow the installation of unvetted “sideloaded” apps on iPhones. “By mandating sideloading, this bill would guarantee iPhone access to the worst apps out there – both security threats and hate speech services,” … Continue reading The Open Apps Market Act Endangers Consumers and Protects Misinformation
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Testimony to House Transportation Committee: AVs can reduce traffic fatalities, increase mobility
Senate Introduces the EARN IT Act
On Tuesday, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) re-introduced the EARN IT Act, legislation that would erode the protections of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. While the bill is intended to crack down on child sexual abuse material online, a broad range of civil rights and human rights organizations oppose the EARN IT… Continue reading Senate Introduces the EARN IT Act
Testimony to Ohio Lawmakers: Oppose HB 441
Testimony to Washington Legislature: Oppose HB 1731
Testimony to WA Lawmakers: Oppose Autonomous Vehicle Restrictions (HB 1731)
Biden Administration Pushes Back Against Discriminatory EU Tech Bill
As reported by Politico, a new paper distributed to EU policymakers by the Biden Administration argues that Europe’s Digital Market Act (DMA) unfairly targets America’s tech sector, with unintended consequences. In addition to the discriminatory nature of the DMA, the Administration points to cybersecurity risks and harms to innovation that would result if the proposal were enacted.… Continue reading Biden Administration Pushes Back Against Discriminatory EU Tech Bill
Autonomous Vehicles are a Game Changer for Mobility, Safety, and the Environment
Ask most Americans about the benefits that come to mind when they think of autonomous, self-driving vehicles, and you’ll probably get an answer close to “I won’t have to focus on driving.” While most Americans drive regularly, polling shows few actually enjoy it. But when autonomous vehicles (AVs) are actually deployed across the country, the… Continue reading Autonomous Vehicles are a Game Changer for Mobility, Safety, and the Environment
What Voters Want: Consumer-Focused Tech Policy
Poll after poll shows that there’s broad support for some regulation of the tech industry. But where do tech regulations rank among other voter priorities? And what type of tech regulation would voters like to see? Chamber of Progress set out to answer these questions in a recent set of polls examining voter attitudes in… Continue reading What Voters Want: Consumer-Focused Tech Policy