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CCIA Statement Responding to Florida Passing Online Age Verification Bill
January 24, 2024
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association issued the following statement in response to Florida’s House passing its social media ban for users under 16 and age verificati...
CCIA Submits Comments on Utah, Indiana Device Filtering Bills
January 24, 2024
Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted comments ahead of hearings on legislation in Utah and Indiana that would require mandatory device filters for minors. CCIA...
Fighting Child Abuse: Looming Legal Vacuum Requires Urgent Action, but Long-Term CSA Regulation Should Remain Priority
January 23, 2024
Brussels, BELGIUM – Swift action is needed to ensure the internet stays safe for children, more than 50 signatories warn the EU institutions in a joint statement. With negotiations on new EU rules t...
New Research Shows Massive Growth in Entertainment Industries Fueled by Internet
January 22, 2024
Washington – New research conducted by Mike Masnick and Leigh Beadon of the Copia Institute and commissioned by the CCIA Research Center demonstrates significant growth in the music, film, gaming, a...
CCIA Response to News Reports EU Regulators May Block iRobot Acquisition
January 18, 2024
In response to news reports, including the Wall Street Journal, that EU competition regulators intend to block Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot, the following can be attributed to Computer & Commu...
NY Governor Includes Age Verification for Social Media Proposal in FY2025 Budget
January 17, 2024
Washington – As part of her budget proposal announced this week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul released proposed language that would require age verification and parental consent for minors to use ...
CCIA Welcomes New Vice President for Federal Affairs
January 16, 2024
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association is pleased to welcome Brian McMillan as its new Vice President for Federal Affairs. McMillan most recently served as Chief Counsel...
CCIA Offers Comments on Florida’s Proposed Age Verification Bill
January 11, 2024
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association has filed comments ahead of a Florida hearing on its proposed bill, HB 1, which would require age verification for online users.&n...
New Research Finds UK The Most Advanced Digital Economy in Europe
January 11, 2024
Washington – New Research from the CCIA Research Center and Public First shows the United Kingdom boasts the most advanced digital economy in Europe, making it a leading destination for investment, ...
CCIA Releases Summary on Harms of Foreign Online News Payments Ahead of AI and Journalism Hearing
January 10, 2024
Washington – The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law is holding a hearing this afternoon to consider artificial intelligence issues related to journalism.
The ...
CCIA Applauds New York Governor’s Investment in Advancing AI Innovation in the State
January 9, 2024
Washington – In her State of the State address this week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan to invest over $400 million in public and private investment to establish a state-of-the-art...