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CCIA responds to KFTC's shift away from DMA-like policy
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has expressed encouragement over the Korea Fair Trade Commission's (KFTC) recent decision to shift away from ex-ante regulation of select digital service providers. The CCIA noted that such regulation is not suitable for a leading digital economy like Korea. However, there are still bills under consideration in the Korean National Assembly proposing ex-ante regulation of digital platforms, which could negatively impact the global export competitiveness of both U.S. and Korean companies.
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UK, Meta reach agreement on training AI models
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has reached an agreement with Meta, allowing the company to train its AI models within the UK.
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CCIA supports Taiwan's proposed AI Basic Act
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted comments to Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) regarding the proposed AI Basic Act.
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CCIA Europe responds to CJEU's ruling on Google Shopping case
Taking note of the Google Shopping judgement by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) earlier today, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) issued a statement.
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DOJ presents opening arguments in Google antitrust case
The Department of Justice presented its opening arguments in a case against Google's advertising technology, accusing the company of antitrust violations. The DOJ claims that Google's service, which connects websites to advertisers and places ads on third-party websites, operates in a narrowly defined advertising market.
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Study outlines recommendations for drafting EU's AI Act Code of Practice
A new study by Yann Padova and Sebastian Thess, commissioned by the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe), was released today: "The AIA Code of Practice – Opportunities & Challenges."
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Digital economy's impact analyzed by CCIA reveals substantial contributions to US states' economies
Washington – The digital economy plays a crucial role in job creation, opportunity, and economic growth across the United States. To quantify its impact, the CCIA Research Center analyzed data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The research estimated the number of digital economy firms in each state, their employment levels, the digital economy’s contribution to state GDP, and state-level digital exports.
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USTR initiates USMCA dispute consultation over Canada's digital services tax
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced today it is requesting consultations with Canada over its digital services tax (DST) under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA), marking the first step in an official dispute.
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Federal judge blocks enforcement of new Texas social media law
A federal district court judge in Texas has largely blocked a new Texas social media law from being enforced while the Computer & Communications Industry Association’s (CCIA) First Amendment challenge proceeds through the legal system.
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CCIA opposes California AI bill heading to Governor Newsom
California’s controversial artificial intelligence (AI) bill has passed both state legislative chambers and now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom for consideration. It is unclear whether the governor will sign it. A range of Washington policymakers, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, have warned of the unintended consequences of the bill that risks U.S. competitiveness as countries and a wide range of companies compete on AI development. Eight California Democratic members of Congress also sent a letter to the Governor asking him to veto the bill – Reps. Zoe Lofgren,...
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Uber fined €290 million by Dutch authority over past GDPR violations
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) announced a €290 million fine on Uber, citing violations of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) due to transfers of drivers' personal data from the European Union to the United States. The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) has responded, noting that these issues date back to 2021-2022, before the implementation of the new EU-US Data Privacy Framework last year.
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CCIA files brief supporting injunction against Texas's user-restriction law
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) filed a brief today advocating for the approval of its complaint and motion for a preliminary injunction against Texas HB18. The initial filing occurred on July 30. CCIA, along with co-Plaintiff NetChoice, argues that Texas's latest legislative effort to regulate online speech by implementing age restrictions violates the First Amendment. The law is scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2024, unless a judge grants the requested preliminary injunction.
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CCIA responds to CMA's investigation into Amazon's investment in Anthropic
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has issued a statement in response to the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) announcement of an investigation into Amazon's $4 billion investment in AI company Anthropic, which grants Amazon a minor ownership stake.
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Proposed increase in UK's digital service tax could cost US firms billions
A new report by the Computer & Communications Industry Association Research Center indicates that the Liberal Democrats’ 2024 election proposal to increase the UK Digital Service Tax (DST) from 2% to 6% would negatively impact U.S. companies offering digital services, penalize firms with lower profit margins, and harm UK consumers. The report highlights that the DST taxes gross revenues instead of income, resulting in double taxation for U.S. companies, particularly affecting major firms such as Amazon, Apple, eBay, Meta, and Google.
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CCIA files amicus brief supporting appropriate legal standards for online companies
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted an amicus brief to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Briskin v. Shopify, advocating for a decision that would align plaintiffs' lawsuits with the U.S. Constitution. In 2023, a three-judge panel ruled that under the Due Process Clause, a company cannot be sued in a state where it did not direct its services. The 9th Circuit is set to review this decision en banc, which could have significant implications for internet-based commerce across the United States.
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Tech industry voices concerns over NO FAKES Act
Senators Coons, D-Del., Blackburn, R-Tenn., Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act (NO FAKES Act) today. The legislation aims to create a new intellectual property rights scheme for the use of voice, appearance, or likeness. Critics argue that the bill could undermine Section 230, limit freedom of expression, and restrict fair use—principles essential to the growth of information gathering on the internet.
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Senators introduce RESTORE Act to reverse Supreme Court's eBay decision
Washington – A bill that would overturn a unanimous Supreme Court decision protecting defendants from inappropriate injunctive relief was introduced in the Senate Tuesday. The Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive (RESTORE) Patent Rights Act of 2024 would reverse the 2006 eBay decision.
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CCIA submits comments for U.S.-Brazil Commercial Dialogue agenda
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) filed comments today with the International Trade Administration, providing input on proposed topics for the agenda of the 22nd Plenary of the U.S.-Brazil Commercial Dialogue. The event is scheduled to take place on September 19, 2024.
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Experts discuss regulation challenges in implementing EU's new AI Act
Earlier this month, CCIA Europe’s Boniface de Champris moderated a discussion with Prof. Dr. Martin Ebers and Brian Williamson on the challenges surrounding the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and the implementation of the European Union’s new AI Act.
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CCIA challenges Texas user-restriction law citing First Amendment concerns
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has filed a complaint and intends to file a motion for a preliminary injunction in Texas federal court challenging HB18, which seeks to impose age restrictions on internet usage. The law, scheduled to take effect on September 1, mandates online age verification and parental consent, which CCIA argues violates the First Amendment.