CCIA will testify before Hawaii lawmakers today opposing SB 2761 and HB 2500, warning that the bills threaten free expression, user #privacy, and the state’s innovation economy. 1/2

CCIA opposes Texas’s attempt to undo a federal court order preventing app store law SB2420 from becoming effective. This law was found likely to infringe #FreeSpeech in several ways. 1/2

Next week will mark the 30th anniversary of #Section230, the 26 words that protect everyday internet speech, enable content moderation, and make it possible for new websites to exist at all. 1/2

Satellite telecommunications has grown to be one of the largest sectors in the commercial #space economy, providing reliable connectivity to areas that lack traditional broadband infrastructure. 1/2

The latest FAA licensing framework for #space launches is needlessly complex and opaque, and often leads to longer processing times than the framework it replaced. 1/2

175 of 176 launches from the U.S. occurred at just 3 federally owned spaceports. Only $1.5M in FAA STIM grants have been approved in the last 30 years. The last STIM grant award was in 2012! 1/2

A new report from CCIA’s Space & Spectrum Policy Center finds that modernizing outdated #spacelaunch policies could unlock the next phase of commercial space growth. 1/2

Sleep data is an important indicator of overall health. Stanford researchers are uncovering patterns in sleep disorders, proving that technology is a critical partner in diagnosing and treating chronic conditions. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...

Did you know that Utah SB142 would require all persons who presently hold or wish to hold an account with an app store to submit to a burdensome and invasive age-verification process? 1/2

The USG is asking important questions about #freetrade compliance and whether Korea is discriminating against U.S. companies. www.foxbusiness.com/fox-news-wor...

Utah SB142 erects unconstitutional barriers to the “vast library of online speech,” forcing invasive age checks and state-driven content ratings while restricting minors’ access to lawful apps. CCIA’s lawsuit defends the principle that the government cannot gate speech behind burdensome mandates.1/2

CCIA is challenging Utah’s App Store Accountability Act in federal court under the First Amendment. This law would impose sweeping age-verification, parental consent, and compelled speech mandates that threaten privacy and block access to lawful online expression. 1/2

South Carolina’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. HB 3431 not only raises significant questions about privacy and data security, it also violates the #FirstAmendment by creating content restrictions on free speech. This is why CCIA requested the governor to veto this bill. 1/2

Clean water is essential, but ensuring its safety is complex. Researchers at Stevens are using American tech to identify potentially toxic byproducts in the disinfection process, utilizing advanced tech to protect public health. #TechForGood www.stevens.edu/news/disinfe...

India’s draft AI copyright proposal, “One Nation, One License, One Payment,” would impose a centralized, mandatory licensing regime that risks constraining #AI development. 1/2

Amazon has filed for an extension on its Project Kuiper (Amazon Leo) milestone deadline. The FCC has a long history of granting these waivers to ensure viable competitors can reach the finish line. More players in the LEO space means lower prices and better service for all Americans. #Broadband

CCIA’s Megan Stokes testified in support of HB 145 but additionally advised for some targeted amendments to more effectively combat deceptive media while remaining consistent with longstanding federal law and preserving critical protections for innovation and security

CCIA’s Tom Mann is testifying to the Virginia Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology our opposition to bills: SB 201, SB 232, SB 237, and SB 796. These proposed bills raise serious constitutional, privacy, and implementation concerns.

CCIA is urging New Mexico lawmakers to rethink SB 53, a privacy bill that departs from frameworks adopted in 20+ states and risks undermining innovation, small businesses, and digital services.

CCIA’s Megan Stokes testified in Maryland against HB 21, noting concerns that without substantial changes the bill would require social media platforms to permanently delete content at the request of third parties. A likely result being over removal and removal of lawful content.

The Supreme Court’s decision in Moody v NetChoice & CCIA reaffirmed that websites and online services enjoy the same #FirstAmendment protections as any other form of written expression. The First Amendment protects against both censorship and compelled speech by the government. 1/2

CCIA’s Megan Stokes testifies before Maryland lawmakers on three bills addressing online content involving children, election-related deceptive media, and the use of artificial intelligence and automation in the workforce. Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS82...

As Maryland lawmakers weigh bills on online safety, election media, and #AI in the workforce, CCIA will testify in support of smart safeguards, but caution against proposals that impose unworkable mandates, conflict with federal law, or chill innovation.

CCIA is testifying against four Virginia bills that raise serious #FirstAmendment, #Privacy, and compliance concerns. 1/2

In December, a federal court granted CCIA’s request for a preliminary injunction blocking Texas SB2420, the App Store Accountability Act. The law raises serious concerns regarding free speech and the #FirstAmendment. 1/2

U.S. tech companies are creating innovative technologies delivering real benefits to American families. Look at how new AI-powered apps are empowering consumers to make smarter financial decisions and save when they shop. #TechForGood abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/sho...

Many state proposals aimed at online safety raise serious concerns for free speech and privacy, and infeasible or conflicted compliance burdens. 1/2

Headlines may warn of mass unemployment, but the data tells a far more nuanced story that should shape our public discourse on AI #Innovation, writes CCIA Chief Economist Trevor Wagener. 1/2

Kansas’s SB 372 would condition access to protected online speech on proving your age, an approach courts have repeatedly rejected. The #FirstAmendment doesn’t allow states to force Americans to hand over personal data to speak, read, or connect online. 1/2

AWS is redefining how we watch the sports Americans love. Read about how AWS has partnered with the NBA to build AI systems that go beyond the box score to measure the intangible plays that lead to wins on the court. aws.amazon.com/blogs/media/...

CCIA has joined an amicus brief supporting NetChoice’s standing to challenge Arkansas’s Social Media Safety Act. Weakening associational standing would insulate unconstitutional laws that violate the #FirstAmendment from review. ccianet.org/news/2026/01...

Access to information shouldn't depend on what language you speak. With new #AI translation tools from Google, we are moving closer to a world where vital knowledge is accessible to everyone. blog.google/innovation-a...

Unilateral digital services taxes are proliferating, overwhelmingly targeting U.S. companies and distorting global trade. While some countries have paused or withdrawn DSTs, others continue to impose them. 1/2

CCIA has submitted comments to Canada’s Competition Bureau on its draft #Anticompetitive conduct & agreements guidelines, highlighting the importance of avoiding overly broad and vague enforcement standards for anticompetitive conduct and ensuring that the guidance fully accounts...1/2

When high-tech meets heavy industry, the economy wins. #VR tools are helping manufacturers optimize complex processes, proving that American innovation is driving physical production. #TechForGood www.business.com/articles/vir...

SB 6111’s vague requirements could push companies to block access for users under 18 altogether, limiting teens’ access to educational resources and supportive online communities. CCIA urges a more targeted approach. Read more: ccianet.org/news/2026/01...

New Hampshire’s HB 1658 would treat app stores like guarded doorways. It would require age checks and parental consent for access. That approach risks restricting lawful content for adults and kids alike, while creating new privacy and security concerns. Read more: ccianet.org/news/2026/01...

CCIA was pleased to join an amicus brief explaining that barring trade associations from challenging unconstitutional laws would “knee-cap the First Amendment.” ccianet.org/news/2026/01...

NH lawmakers are hearing testimony today on HB 1658, a bill that would require mandatory age verification for app stores. These mandates raise serious #privacy risks by forcing the collection of sensitive personal data, while failing to meaningfully improve online safety. ccianet.org/news/2026/01...

The Digital Trade Promotion Act introduced by Senators Young, Coons, Moran, and Bennet, gives the U.S. a powerful tool to preserve open digital markets and push back against rising digital protectionism. 1/2

Washington lawmakers are hearing SB 6111 today. The bill would restrict access to lawful online content in the name of protecting minors. Courts have repeatedly found that laws like this violate the First Amendment for adults and teens alike. Read more: ccianet.org/news/2026/01...

CCIA applauds the @FCC’s vote to expand unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band, unlocking more broadband capacity for #VR, #RemoteLearning, workforce training, and next-gen connectivity. Maximizing broadband-ready spectrum powers #Innovation, expands access, and strengthens the #DigitalEconomy.

CCIA joined TechNet & SIIA in an 8th Cir. amicus brief supporting NetChoice's right to challenge the Arkansas Social Media Safety Act. 1/2

CCIA urges @USTradeRep to spotlight rising IP-related trade barriers in its 2026 Special 301 Report. From news bargaining codes to protectionist streaming quotas, and a growing wave of restrictive #AI regulations, these policies threaten U.S. #Innovation and digital exports. 1/2

Behind every great educational tool is powerful infrastructure. AWS Cloud is providing the foundation that allows teachers to deploy solutions that help elementary students master reading. #TechForGood aws.amazon.com/blogs/public...

When it comes to exporting the U.S. #AI stack, CCIA cautions against rigid consortium structures or an overly narrow focus on a small group of countries. 1/2

Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would force all internet users to hand over sensitive personal data just to access online services. 1/2

Good AI policy should protect consumers without driving useful tools out of Washington state. SB 6284’s litigation risks and unclear standards could push companies to scale back AI services altogether. See CCIA’s full comments here: ccianet.org/library/ccia...

The future of American tech relies on today’s students. UTSA is leading the charge, equipping the next generation of innovators with the skills they need to lead in a digital world. #TechForGood news.utsa.edu/2026/01/ut-s...

Washington state’s SB 6284 would require extensive assessments and paperwork for #AI systems, even as software is updated and improved regularly. These requirements don’t reflect how technology is built and would hit startups and small businesses the hardest. 1/2