Computer & Communications Industry Association

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA): 53 year-old tech trade assoc. promoting #netfreedom, balanced #patent #copyright #antitrust policies.

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CCIA, @ProgressChamber, @SIIA, and @NetChoice are asking the Supreme Court to hear Apple v. Epic. At stake is more than a dispute between two companies; the case raises fundamental questions about the limits of judicial power. Courts should provide relief tailored to proven injuries, not impose platform-wide rules that place a global digital marketplace under ongoing judicial supervision. Read more: https://t.co/bm0E0KfSaq

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California's AB 1776 may have been amended, but the economic risks remain staggering. Updated analysis finds the bill could cost the state $760 billion in GDP and 1.2 million jobs within a decade. Even after revisions reduced projected costs, the legislation still lacks a meaningful cost-benefit justification, and its legal vulnerabilities continue to grow. Read more: https://t.co/pnrMRXtPZM

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Keeping our food supply secure starts with healthy livestock. @TAMU researchers are deploying AI to catch illnesses in cattle early, preventing herd-wide outbreaks and ensuring a safer, more sustainable agricultural system.
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Texas’ App Store law would force users to hand over IDs just to access apps and information online. CCIA’s latest filing to the Fifth Circuit argues that SB2420 violates the #FirstAmendment by restricting access to lawful speech and compelling app stores to speak through government-mandated age ratings. Constitutional rights don’t end at the app store. #FreeSpeech Read more: https://t.co/dDc8vOO0js

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CCIA opposes Delaware HB 306 because the vague definitions, strict liability standards, and private right of action could create significant legal uncertainty and encourage costly litigation without delivering meaningful consumer benefits. Learn more: https://t.co/9b0fB1IlM5

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AI transparency rules should provide clarity, not confusion. Today, CCIA is urging Delaware lawmakers to reconsider HB 306, a proposal that relies on vague standards, expands litigation risk, and could create significant legal uncertainty for businesses developing #AI tools. Consumers deserve transparency, but innovation shouldn't be hindered by unclear obligations and costly lawsuits. Read more: https://t.co/HrlcLdxz3P

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At a time when Americans are focused on affordability, Congress is reconsidering legislation that could undermine services consumers use to find lower prices and access information online. Competition policy should protect consumers from harm, not punish success or invite politicized lawsuits. https://t.co/himrgFE0CZ

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Detecting eye diseases early can prevent vision loss, but reviewing 3D scans is complex. A new AI system helps doctors spot subtle signs of retinal damage faster and more accurately, protecting patients from blindness. https://t.co/rkvsK5CDlB #TechForGood

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Texas wants to make showing ID a prerequisite for downloading an app. CCIA asked the Supreme Court to block SB2420, arguing the law likely violates the #FirstAmendment by forcing age verification and parental consent requirements on lawful speech and access to information. Constitutional rights shouldn't depend on government-mandated identity checks. Read more: https://t.co/1Do2RPbXrz

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AICOA was first introduced as a pandemic-era proposal built on the idea that the government should dictate business strategy. Years later, support has waned, similar overseas experiments have disappointed, and the bill still threatens the free and low-cost digital tools millions rely on every day to shop, learn, work, and communicate. https://t.co/p78TnmIDrd

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Keeping user data secure is a top priority for apps. With next-generation identity infrastructure from @awscloud, developers can better protect millions of user profiles with enhanced encryption and scale operations safely.
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California’s AB 2 risks doing more harm than good. Faced with vague liability standards and penalties of up to $1 million per violation, platforms will be pressured to over-censor speech, restrict services for young users, and potentially weaken end-to-end encryption. CCIA is testifying to the California legislature regarding our opposition to this bill: https://t.co/1q9Y2ULvai

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The British government plans to ban access to social media for all children under 16. In response, CCIA UK Director Matthew Sinclair said in the @nytimes that “blanket restrictions will stifle access to age-appropriate experiences with proper parental controls, encouraging children to seek out riskier unregulated alternatives.” Read more: https://t.co/ol4HXR0w2H

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@Meta Eligible veterans can request their pair of Ray-Ban Meta #AI glasses through https://t.co/5dLz6yyiUY. Veteran organizations seeking to help their members or other eligible blinded veterans receive glasses can apply through @TechSoup. 2/2

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Inspired by Army veteran Don Overton, @Meta is donating Ray-Ban Meta glasses to every blind veteran in America. Combined with hands-on training and support, the initiative aims to empower more than 130,000 veterans with #AI tools that help them navigate the world with greater confidence and autonomy. https://t.co/KxvPaxAg3s #TechForGood 1/2

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Congress has reintroduced AICOA, a bill that would replace evidence-based antitrust enforcement with broad regulatory mandates for leading technology companies. By targeting successful companies instead of proven harms, the legislation risks higher costs for consumers, fragmented digital services, and a chilling effect on US tech leadership and #innovation. Read more: https://t.co/himrgFE0CZ

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More than 130,000 blind U.S. veterans could soon have access to #AI powered assistance in their daily lives. @Meta is donating Ray-Ban Meta glasses to every eligible blind veteran in America, helping them read documents and navigate their surroundings. Read more: https://t.co/KxvPaxAg3s #TechForGood

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Florida’s HB3 is not a child safety law; it is an internet rationing law. By singling out certain websites, restricting minors’ access to #LawfulSpeech, and replacing parental judgment with government mandates, HB3 raises serious #FirstAmendment concerns. Courts have already recognized the law’s sweeping restrictions as an “extraordinarily blunt instrument.” Read more: https://t.co/3Wqbsjc0fV

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AICOA wouldn’t just affect large companies. This bill’s impacts would ripple through the millions of small businesses that rely on their services. By restricting common business practices, the legislation risks raising costs, degrading products, and making it harder for entrepreneurs to reach customers, compete, and grow. At a time of economic uncertainty, Congress should be lowering barriers for small businesses, not creating new ones. #Competition Read more from Project DisCo: https://t.co/NiX3DzxdiS