Author: cmackenzie

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

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