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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA): 53 year-old tech trade association promoting open markets, open systems, & open networks.
A growing patchwork of state competition laws risks fragmenting national markets and raising costs for businesses. CCIA’s report urges policymakers to pursue consistent, evidence-based competition policies. Read the full analysis: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The U.S. State Dept. and Commerce’s Office of Space Commerce have warned that the EU’s proposed Space Act (EUSA) could hinder the global space industry. Sustained U.S. engagement will be vital to safeguard America’s space leadership and keep international markets open for innovation. 1/2
November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
As the White House examines ways to improve US competitiveness in artificial intelligence, CCIA warns that a patchwork of state #AI rules, noting over 1,000 state AI bills, 200 enacted, risk undermining innovation. 1/2
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
To feed the world, we need smarter agriculture. AWS is powering research that is accelerating the evolution of crops, making our food supply more resilient to climate change. See the innovative science:
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Phytoform Labs processes plant genomes 100x faster with AWS HealthOmics | Amazon Web Services
Phytoform Labs is a biotechnology company pioneering AI-driven genetic engineering to address one of agriculture’s most pressing challenges: developing crops that can withstand increasingly…
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November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The U.S. and EU share a deep partnership in space innovation. CCIA’s Space & Spectrum Policy Center and CCIA Europe urge the EU to align its proposed Space Act (EUSA) with global standards like ISO and IADC... 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Australia’s proposed streaming content quotas risk breaching trade commitments and undermining the very growth they aim to promote. U.S. streaming services have already fueled a 60% rise in Australian titles and a 35% increase in programming hours, without mandates. 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A recent study published in The Electricity Journal finds that U.S. retail electricity prices vary widely, defying the notion that data centers are causing a spike in electricity prices. 1/3
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
From redefining market dominance to expanding enforcement powers, New York’s competition proposals could have far-reaching effects. CCIA’s new report breaks down what to expect in 2026. ccianet.org/library/ccia...
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Quantum computing is moving from theory to practice. Google's new Quantum Echoes algorithm points toward a future of practical quantum applications, helping design everything from better medicines to manufactured goods. See the breakthrough:
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Google Research: accelerating scientific breakthroughs to real-world impact
Here’s how Google Research’s approach is helping solve challenges in areas that affect so many people.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
California continues to lead on state-level antitrust and competition legislation, but overlapping rules could create costly compliance challenges for businesses. Learn more about what’s ahead in CCIA’s 2025 State Competition Landscape Report. ccianet.org/advocacy/com...
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
New York’s Twenty-First Century Antitrust Act (S.335) could redefine competition enforcement across the tech sector. CCIA’s latest report examines what this means for innovation and consumer choice. Read more: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
CCIA 2025 State Competition Landscape - CCIA
Computer & Communication Industry Association
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November 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Did you know that a U.S. District Court has struck down a key part of Maryland’s Digital Tax law, affirming it violates the #FirstAmendment? MD is now barred from attempting to enforce that portion of the law against any member of CCIA or of its fellow plaintiffs, the US Chamber and NetChoice. 1/2
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The EU’s draft Space Act could unintentionally slow innovation. CCIA’s Space & Spectrum Policy Center and CCIA Europe caution that, as written, the EUSA risks burdening operators and fragmenting the global space economy, just as China ramps up competition. Read more: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Google is helping make AI skills accessible to all. It’s launching new initiatives to help small business owners learn how to use AI, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the new economy.
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Behind Google’s AI Training Funding for Small Businesses
Google commits US$5m to train 40,000 small business owners in AI implementation through the US Chamber of Commerce programme over three years
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November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
California lawmakers considered nearly 20 competition-related bills this year, including measures on algorithmic pricing and merger reporting. CCIA’s new report highlights how these proposals could reshape innovation in the state. Read the full report: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
With age verification laws such as the proposed App Store Accountability Act, users would face a government-mandated choice between providing a facial scan or a government ID in order to access apps. 1/2
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
CCIA’s State Policy Center's recent report highlights state competition policy trends from the 2025 legislative sessions – highlighting proposals in California and New York that could put our digital market at risk. Read the report here: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
When it comes to heart health, early detection is everything. A revolutionary high-tech stethoscope can spot signs of heart disease in seconds, leading to faster treatment and saving lives. 1/2
Doctors develop AI stethoscope that can detect major heart conditions in 15 seconds
Upgraded medical tool can diagnose heart failure, heart valve disease and abnormal heart rhythms
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November 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The internet has always been a place for open communication and innovation. Laws like the Texas SCOPE Act threaten that freedom. On Monday at the Fifth Circuit, CCIA continued to defend the First Amendment and protect the right to speak freely online. ccianet.org/news/2025/11...
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
On October 16th, CCIA filed suit against Texas over its unconstitutional mobile app store law, SB2420. The law would force sweeping age checks, parental consent, and compelled speech on app stores and developers, violating the #FirstAmendment. ccianet.org/news/2025/10...
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The future of media is personalized. PBS is leveraging Amazon Bedrock from AWS to power a smarter search, helping you find content based on topics, themes, and moods. See more here:
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PBS enhances search on digital platforms using Amazon Bedrock | Amazon Web Services
Generative AI is transforming how audiences discover and consume content across streaming platforms, unlocking more personalized viewing experiences. The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), the…
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November 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Free speech is one of America’s core principles. That is why we stood up yesterday at the Fifth Circuit against Texas’s SCOPE Act, a law that would require websites to monitor, filter, and block online content in direct violation of the #FirstAmendment. Learn more: ccianet.org/library/ccia...
November 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The SCOPE Act would force websites to monitor, filter, and block lawful content, crossing a fundamental constitutional line. The #FirstAmendment protects the right to speak and to access lawful information freely. See how CCIA is standing up for free speech in Texas: ccianet.org/news/2025/11...
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to Hear CCIA’s Challenge to Restrictive Texas Internet Law - CCIA
Washington – Oral argument will be heard today in the Computer & Communications Industry Association’s First Amendment challenge to Texas HB18, a social
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November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Supreme Court’s Moody/Paxton decision in July 2024 held that websites and online applications deserve the same #FirstAmendment protections as other forms of written communication. www.congress.gov/crs-product/...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
For young people, livestreams are strongly associated with gaining new skills, discovering new interests, and feeling closer to content creators and fans. Read our survey of UK residents on how they feel about livestreaming: ccianet.org/news/2025/10...
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM