Happy New Year! Today, Cyprus assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. We urge the Presidency to be as ambitious as possible and to lead Member States in supporting a single regulatory solution. Read our full letter below >>

"One of the things you see Brendan Carr doing is sort of operating by threat." The FCC doesn't have jurisdiction over many modern apps, streaming, and spectrum. That hasn't stopped them from trying to meddle where they have no role. @adamkovac.bsky.social on POTUS Politics this morning >>

The company behind the Roomba, iRobot, has filed for bankruptcy and agreed to be taken over by a Chinese supplier.

European enforcers have a lot of tools to go after deceptive design, it's good to see them being used finally. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Meta has reportedly boosted lobby efforts in Canada to push for new rules to implement age verification on the app store level, shifting responsibility to other technology companies like Apple and Google, rather than apps themselves, which would impact Meta’s business.

Great news: The European Commission released a new digital omnibus package today, which included changes to GDPR, consolidated data laws, and streamlined AI regulations.

NEWS: Canada has introduced legislation would formally repeal Canada’s Digital Services Tax. To date, the tax has been rescinded by press release only, not formally removed in law.

Today the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released its updated definition of Canadian content (CanCon) as part of its efforts to implement The Online Streaming Act, which made streaming platforms subject to Canada’s broadcasting laws.

France and Germany are renewing efforts to favor EU technology companies over foreign competitors. “Europe should first focus its policy efforts on building a business environment where globally competitive digital companies can grow, scale, and thrive.” - @kayjebelli.bsky.social

NEW: The European Commission announced three investigations into cloud computing of U.S. companies today. Two investigations will assess if Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure should be designated gatekeepers under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).

NEW: Today we launch the State AI Leadership (SAIL) Project, a new initiative to help blue and purple states capture the benefits of AI innovation. Blue states are at the forefront of AI lawmaking, with progressive states like CA, IL, NY, & CO accounting for nearly 25% of all pending AI state laws.

NEW: The European Commission announced today a new investigation against Google under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The investigation targets Google’s anti-spam policy, alleging Google is discriminating against spammy content in a way that violates the DMA.

We're excited to welcome Josh Tabish as Senior Director for Canada! Josh is our first hire in Canada and follows our 2024 growth into the European Union and United Kingdom. Based in Ottawa, Josh previously served at the Canadian Internet Registration Authority as policy director.

Aaron Shroyer is former Special Assistant for Housing Policy on the National Economic Council. He argues that Democratic governors can’t wait to address housing supply and increase affordability. Watch the full Rebuild conversation here: www.therebuild.pub/p/from-finan...

Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal introduced legislation today that would require AI companies to institute a strict age-verification process on their chatbots. Read our full statement here: progresschamber.org/hawley-blume...

Big news from our partners at @waymo.bsky.social! In 2026, they will expand operations to London, adding more options to the city's transit network.

"People can't afford to put a roof over their head and live in that community where they work... it's about trying to build houses, invest in new technologies that can build them quicker and cheaper." - Rep. Pettersen Listen to our latest conversation here: www.therebuild.pub/p/from-polic...

Hear from Rep. Brittany Pettersen on how investing in early education, supporting home-based childcare, and making the Child Tax Credit permanent could transform opportunity for working families. Our full conversation is live now >> www.therebuild.pub/p/from-polic...

Companies, investors, and consumer advocates want a clear framework for digital assets that draws bright lines between legitimate businesses and scams, protects people from abuse, and provides regulatory certainty that keeps innovation anchored in the U.S.

NEW: Data should drive policymaking – but what if the data is wrong? Faulty methods and data omissions can lead to bad policy and higher prices. This hurts everyone in the gig economy, particularly gig workers.

The FTC settled its lawsuit against Amazon today. This is the ninth “dark patterns” case settled by the FTC. "It was a Biden Administration misadventure to go after a service that more than half of all Americans subscribe to and love." - @adamkovac.bsky.social

We are thrilled to announce that Koustubh "K.J." Bagchi is returning to Chamber of Progress as our new Vice President of U.S. Policy and Government Relations.

"Those parking minimums make transit not work. They make housing unnecessarily expensive, and they're really against our climate goals all at the same time." Check out our full conversation with Rep. Laura Friedman on The Rebuild: www.therebuild.pub/p/a-conversa...

NEW: The US and UK announced a new Tech Prosperity Deal today. By affirming cooperation on AI, quantum & robotics, the deal positions the UK to strengthen its global competitiveness in the post-Brexit economy – free from restrictive policies that hamper digital innovation and investment elsewhere.

🚨 Will Europe’s banks succeed in neutering open banking? In June 2023, the European Commission proposed the Financial Data Access Regulation (FiDA) — to give Europeans control over their financial data and unlock new services in payments, lending, and money management.

In June 2023, the European Commission announced it would modernize EU financial services, with the goal of ensuring “that European consumers remain the ones in control of their payments and they decide with whom to share this data so that they can avail of new and innovative products.”

Bad news for EU consumers. Apple just announced new AI features with AirPods, like real-time translation in your ear... Unfortunately, this feature won't be in the EU at launch. thedigitalcurtain.eu#european-use...

Democrats used to be the party of innovation. Today, that's not the case. It's time to restore tech optimism in the Democratic Party.

The European Commission ruled today that Google abused its position in the ad tech stack by favoring its own services to the detriment of competitors, ordering the company to pay €2.95 billion in fines.

NEWS: An EU Court today ruled that the United States provides adequate protections for European personal data under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, a major victory for consumers and businesses in Europe and the US alike.

The Trump administration is making it harder to deploy renewable energy. Less supply means higher energy costs for families and business. How is that American Energy Dominance? Watch our latest interview with Rep. Josh Harder where we discuss lowering costs: therebuild.pub/

The Rebuild recently welcomed Rep. Josh Harder to discuss his ideas on lowering costs for families. We talk housing, energy, abundance, and more! Check out the full interview on our substack: www.therebuild.pub

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority published a draft report today that would designate Google and Apple as firms with Strategic Market Status in mobile ecosystems. Read our full statement here: progresschamber.org/uk-to-design...

Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal introduced a bill today that would bar AI companies from training on copyrighted works and allow individuals to sue companies if their copyrighted works were used. This is a direct attack on the principle of fair use. progresschamber.org/hawley-blume...

BIG WIN: The House just voted to pass the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act, which will enhance consumer protections and establish clear guidelines for crypto. More than 70 pro-innovation Dems voted for CLARITY and more than 100 Dems voted for GENIUS.

The EU released the AI Act Code of Practice today, which provides clarity on compliance expectations for the AI Act. We welcome efforts to streamline AI regulations across the EU, but we're concerned about the timeline for businesses to comply.

Congratulations to Denmark on the start of their Council presidency. We are eager to contribute to efforts to boost startups and scaleups, including the 28th regime and simplification. Read our letter of support here. progresschamber.org/resources/le...

The European Commission wraps up its second round of compliance workshops for the Digital Markets Act this week. Read our analysis on the latest with Apple, Google, Bytedance and Meta in the spotlight >> progresschamber.org/insights/wor...

ICYMI: Todd O'Boyle joined @cepa.org's panel on Poland's EU presidency and the global race to achieve AI milestones. Here, Todd breaks down how the EU's AI Act is influencing AI policymaking in the U.S. Perhaps surprisingly, the Brussels Effect isn't limited to blue states.

🇹🇷Türkiye’s digital economy is at a crossroads. Rather than replicating the EU’s rigid Digital Markets Act, Türkiye should chart its own path with a flexible, pro-growth approach. Read @kayjebelli.bsky.social's latest: medium.com/chamber-of-p...

🚨 New Substack Alert: The Rebuild Dems need to get back to basics: 🏗️ Building more 📉 Lowering costs 🏆 Delivering results Less process obsession, more progress. Join @tahrajirari.bsky.social and @garywinslett.bsky.social as they explore how Dems can govern better, cut red tape - and win again.

The FTC’s antitrust case against Amazon is starting to look like Swiss cheese: full of holes. 🧀 From shaky market definitions to failed copycat lawsuits, the agency’s case keeps getting weaker. Read more from @vidushi-dyall.bsky.social ⤵️ medium.com/chamber-of-p...

We are thrilled to announce that Jack Miller has joined Chamber of Progress as Senior Director of Communications! Most recently, Jack was Communications Director at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). He's an alum of USAID, Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC).

Today @chamberofprogress.bsky.social we're launching a new campaign raising awareness on how the EU's Digital Markets act is harming European consumers, putting us being a "digital curtain" with more friction, less safety, and less innovation. It's a far cry from the DMA that was promised 🧵

Connecticut is considering a bill from @agwilliamtong.bsky.social limiting teens' access to social media. We're urging CT legislators to oppose the bill, which threatens online privacy, poses disproportionate harm to at-risk youth, and jeopardizes 1A rights. progresschamber.org/connecticut-...

Marylanders are already under a heavy tax burden, and @govwesmoore.bsky.social's proposed 75-cent tax on online deliveries would make it even worse. MD should ditch this regressive idea. www.wsj.com/opinion/mary...

We're glad to see the Senate Commerce Committee favorably report the TICKET Act today, which will help level the playing field across the entire ticketing industry and restore power to fans. Congress should work quickly to finally get this commonsense reform over the finish line.

As @politico.com reported this morning, we're urging Senator @schatz.bsky.social to withdraw his support for KOSMA - which could embolden a MAGA-fied FTC to censor online speech.

Maryland's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act is facing a (predictable) constitutional challenge, with @NetChoice filing a lawsuit today to block the law, calling it "sweeping restrictions on free speech" that “impose an unconstitutional and unlawful regime" netchoice.org/wp-content/...

Tariffs could spike the cost of living and deepen the digital divide. Instead of picking fights with our allies, we need to focus on bringing costs down & getting tech into more Americans' hands. Our statement on Trump's tariff agenda: progresschamber.org/tariffs-spik...