The European Commission today finalised decisions under the Digital Markets Act requiring Google to transmit users’ search data without consent, and to provide third-parties unfettered access to app data, messages, location signals, pictures, and microphone use.

Americans are paying too much for the basics. Our new Affordability Fix-It List offers Congress 17 practical ideas to expand supply and lower the costs families face every day.

The outgoing UK government announced new measures that introduce new defaults for social media for 16- and 17-year-olds, including curfews from midnight to 6:00 am, curbs on autoplay and on personalised content recommendations.

We released a new analysis today finding that the rising number of homeless Massachusetts students is placing growing pressure on school transportation budgets.

AI is already changing how students learn, complete assignments, and prepare for their careers. The question is not whether students will use it. It is whether schools will teach them to use it safely, critically, and effectively. Our new report: progresschamber.org/project/demo...

The EU will propose a social media access ban for children under 13, the latest in a series of policies that treat youth access to social media as a problem to be solved through bans rather than safer online spaces.

The European Union released its plan for managing frontier AI models today. The strategy aims to ensure trustworthy advanced AI cyber models are available in the EU while supporting the Union to build its own cyber models.

Which skills become more valuable in an AI-economy? We pulled together ideas and policy proposals that actually help workers navigate the AI transition.

Congratulations to Ireland on assuming the Presidency of the Council of the EU. Europe can advance competitiveness and values together by: ✅ Simplifying digital rules ✅ Advancing EU Inc. ✅ Supporting creators and AI innovation ✅ Protecting children online without shrinking the open internet

The New Jersey Legislature just passed the Fair Price Protection Act, sending the bill to Governor Mikie Sherrill. The bill would restrict how businesses use customer data to offer discounts, including personalized coupons and targeted loyalty rewards.

Our new report finds that automated ridehailing services could add €17.7 billion to EU GDP and support more than 473,000 jobs. The EU could also avoid 595 million kg of emissions annually. It’s time for Europe to embrace AVs.

Last night at 10:25 p.m., the Canadian government abruptly voted to shut down debate on Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act.

A new report finds that automated ridehailing services could add €17.7 billion to EU GDP and support more than 473,000 jobs by 2050. But that’s just the beginning…

Canada just introduced federal privacy legislation which would create a new fundamental right to privacy, change how data can be collected and used, and form a data protection regulator, among other measures.

The UK plans to ban those under 16 from accessing certain social media platforms, disappearing messages, and livestreaming, according to recent reports.

Senator Grassley and Senator Klobuchar reintroduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) today, a bill that would hand sweeping new enforcement authority to the Trump administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Canada introduced the Safe Social Media Act today, which would create a new digital safety regulator and establish new responsibilities for social media and AI chatbot platforms.

The European Commission released its Tech Sovereignty Package, including proposals for a Cloud and AI Development Act and Chips Act 2.0.

The Government of Canada directed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today to review recent decisions that tripled streaming services’ Canadian content spending obligations from 5% to 15%.

Thank you @colorado.gov for vetoing HB 26-1210, which would have restricted the use of personal data to set prices and offer customer discounts, including personalized coupons and tailored loyalty rewards.

Earlier this month Chamber of Progress' VP for Europe @kayjebelli.bsky.social spoke on the opening panel of the EU-Startups Summit about the challenges and opportunities related to the European Commission's proposal for a 28th corporate law regime, EU Inc.

Democrats’ Techlash Trap: Our new report out today examines how the Biden Administration moved away from Democrats’ legacy as a party of innovation, and how the administration’s adversarial posture toward tech created policy and political costs.

AV trucking can lower shipping costs, cut emissions, and boost road safety. Why aren't we talking more about this revolutionary technology? New from Tahra Hoops: www.therebuild.pub/p/robotaxis-...

The EU’s “Sovereignty Calculator” aims to steer digital procurement, but its current design favors incumbents and risks sidelining startups and geopolitical goals. New from @patrickgradyy.bsky.social: practical fixes to make the metric fairer & more effective. progresschamber.org/insights/the...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced today that it will require streaming platforms to invest 15% of their online revenues on Canadian and Indigenous content.

Family pricing can align pro-consumer and pro-business incentives. New post from Gary Winslett explores the “Baptist-Bootlegger” logic behind family pricing and what it means for economic and our values. www.therebuild.pub/p/the-baptis...

Polls show voters uneasy about AI, but online discourse distorts AI's salience. Democrats should stay focused on driving down costs, building what improves people's lives, and making government better. Read the latest from Dave Vorland. pub.bluehorizonproject.org/p/online-ai-...

San Francisco vs. Los Angeles. In one city, Mayor Daniel Lurie sits with a 74% approval rating and a clear example of effective governing. In another, Mayor Karen Bass has a 24% approval rating, with very little to show years into her term.

In Loudoun County, VA, new tech development has lowered taxes for homeowners. Our analysis finds that when done right, tech investment can increase funding for housing, schools, public safety, and more. progresschamber.org/insights/dat...

The European Commission recently proposed measures to require Google to provide equal and free-of-charge access to previously embedded hardware and software features of Android.

Everyone hates long TSA lines at the airport, but that's exactly what our energy grid experiences on a daily basis. Here's how we get new electricity on the grid quickly and expand transmission capacity, from Gary Winslett. www.therebuild.pub/p/the-tsa-li...

The CLARITY Act sets clear rules for digital assets, boosting consumer confidence and accountability across platforms. Stronger safeguards mean better markets. Read our analysis here: progresschamber.org/insights/cla...

CNN reported that Democratic 2028 hopefuls are meeting with Lina Khan in search of a new economic message. But courting the architects of "Bidenomics" could backfire. We need a clear-eyed look at Biden's economic record, and what voters really want. pub.bluehorizonproject.org/p/2028-democ...

Gimmicky tax cuts play right into Republican hands. Government cannot deliver quality services without funding. These stunts may grab headlines, but the narrative risks undermining all state capacity. Read the latest from Tahra Hoops here. www.therebuild.pub/p/democrats-...

Colorado’s proposed 20% cap on rideshare platform fees sounds simple, but the math doesn’t add up. The bill would raise costs for riders who rely on these services and undermine flexible earnings for drivers. progresschamber.org/insights/col...

European policymakers today agreed on an AI Omnibus, which would extend compliance deadlines, simplify rules for SMEs, and simplify overlapping requirements. But existing uncertainty, particularly around AI training, remains a hurdle for AI companies in Europe.

Independence, data-driven decisions, and clear accountability offer a model for smarter governance. Read Gary Winslett's latest on why government should act more like the Federal Reserve. www.therebuild.pub/p/more-of-th...

The European Commission’s proposal for sharing Google’s search data would give third-parties access to user search history without consent and with very little oversight. Unless significantly revised, this would threaten millions of users’ privacy.

The European Commission published its first review of the Digital Markets Act today. The report is supportive, but their evidence does not show a clear rise in consumer demand or uptake for new options.

“Surveillance pricing” has sparked worries that companies are using personal data to charge more at checkout. In reality, data-driven pricing is used to offer discounts and compete for your business. www.youtube.com/shorts/r2Xex...

Today we're announcing More Ways to Save, a new campaign to protect the coupons, loyalty rewards, and targeted deals that families rely on – and to set the record straight on what modern pricing actually means for consumers.

Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the Parents Over Platforms Act (POPA) today, a kids online safety bill that supports privacy and creates a straightforward system for app stores to notify developers if a user is a minor or an adult.

Europe’s AI future depends on getting the balance right. The European Commission’s Digital Omnibus on AI is a step towards simpler, more innovation-friendly rules, but more work is needed.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced an SMS investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem today. The UK's flexible approach enables swift oversight of digital markets, leading to behavioural changes that immediately benefit UK consumers.

The White House released its National Policy Framework for AI today, which outlined legislative recommendations to Congress.

The European Commission announced its proposal for a 28th company law regime (“EU Inc”) today that will give startup founders the option of a single legal entity that can operate seamlessly across the 27 European Member States.

NEW: We released a new report today outlining the troubling connections between Live Nation's monopoly power and the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA).

Canada's Public Safety Minister released minor revisions to the government’s controversial lawful access measures today. Last year’s bill was shelved after drawing heavy pushback from privacy groups and the public. (1/4)

Today we're releasing a Cost of Living Policy Blueprint pushing Dems to embrace affordability and supply-side messaging for the 2026 midterms.

Not good. The Justice Department has reportedly reached a settlement of its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster. Under the agreement, Ticketmaster would be allowed to use multiple vendors to sell tickets and would avoid the most serious consequences of operating its monopoly.