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Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® CEO Gary Shapiro expressed his disappointment following the White House's recent announcement regarding the conclusion of the U.S. Trade Representative's review of the China Section 301 tariffs.
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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® and AdvaMed convened a policy briefing on remote patient monitoring (RPM) today, led by Congressional Digital Health Caucus Chairs Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH).
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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has announced its support for two bipartisan bills in Congress, the CREATE AI Act (S.2714/ H.R.5077) and the Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023 (S.3312). Gary Shapiro, CEO of CTA, expressed his organization's stance on these pieces of legislation.
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Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® CEO Gary Shapiro has urged Congress to uphold consumer choice in vehicle technologies during his testimony before the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce.Shapiro emphasized the importance of consumer freedom in choosing vehicle technologies and voiced his opposition to the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. He argued that mandating analog AM radio in all new vehicles would hinder innovation in the automotive sector and put American automakers at a global disadvantage."The...
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Consumer Technology Association Opposes Connecticut SB 2: Urges Congress to Act on National AI RulesThe Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has taken a firm stance against Connecticut Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), which aims to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) at the state level. In a statement released on Apr 22, 2024, CTA's CEO, Gary Shapiro, expressed concerns about SB 2 and highlighted the need for a national policy on AI regulation.Shapiro emphasized that SB 2 would burden AI developers and deployers with excessive obligations that reach beyond Connecticut's borders. He warned that such regulations could hinder innovation and impede market growth. CTA opposes SB 2...
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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has issued a statement regarding the American Privacy Rights Act, with CEO Gary Shapiro expressing the organization's support for the initiative. Shapiro emphasized the importance of a federal data privacy law to safeguard consumers' personal information and foster innovation in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.Shapiro stated, “The Consumer Technology Association appreciates this bipartisan, bicameral effort to pass a federal data privacy law to protect consumers’ personal information. CTA has long advocated that...
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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® released the final attendance data for CES® 2024, reporting a significant increase in senior-level executives attending the event. According to Gary Shapiro, CEO of CTA, "Our annual show audit proves CES is where business gets done," highlighting the importance of face-to-face meetings for decision-makers.The event, which took place in Las Vegas, attracted 138,739 participants from around the world, showcasing groundbreaking technologies across various categories. A record number of 1442 companies exhibited on the startup floor,...