Chamber of Progress

Brendan Carr, Trump’s pick for FCC Chair, crusaded against content moderation in Project 2025. If Carr is confirmed, it'll be up to Democrats to defend Section 230, which protects content moderation and keeps the internet from becoming a cesspool. Below, MSNBC reports on our concerns. Check out our statement on Carr's nomination: https://lnkd.in/gUy3tdcR

Chamber of Progress is excited to have Patrick Hills aboard as Creative Director. Patrick is a veteran of tech groups like CCIA and Internet Association. Welcome, Patrick!

Happening tonight: All Eyes on AI 👀 Join us at the Consumer Technology Association Innovation House for a panel and reception previewing what's to come on AI policy in 2025. Excited to hear from our moderator, Bloomberg News's Oma Seddiq, and our panelists: Cohere's A.J. Bhadelia, Engine | Advocacy & Foundation's Nathan Lindfors, University of Akron School of Law's Jess Miers - plus our very own Todd O'Boyle. RSVP & Details: https://lnkd.in/ekwkwND4

Join us in welcoming Tahra Jirari, MPP as Chamber of Progress's Director of Economic Analysis! Tahra will provide real-time analysis of economic news and trends, focusing on tech's impact on the economy.

Happening Tomorrow: Join us for a 30-minute webinar exploring the policies that federal lawmakers can take – at low or no cost to taxpayers – to bring down the cost of living for American families. Want to learn more about building abundant homes, care, and energy through supply-side reforms? RSVP below to hear from our speakers: Rep. Scott Peters, YIMBY Action's Laura Foote, Gary Winslett, and Adam Kovacevich. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/g_gqQfP6

ICYMI: We convened advocates and organizers last week to strategize on keeping teens secure and connected in light of New York's new digital laws like the SAFE for Kids Act. Grateful to LGBT Tech's Shae Gardner, Woodhull Freedom Foundation's Mandy Salley, and Tech:NYC's Julian Kline for their time and insight. Here are the top takeaways from our panelists. ⤵️

Join us in welcoming William Feldmann (Billy) to our team! Billy is our new Staff Assistant, who most recently served as Finance & Events Director for a county executive candidate in New Castle County, Delaware. Welcome aboard, Billy!

Presenting: Veto SB 1047 (Chamber of Progress's Version) California's AI bill SB 1047 is so harmful, it deserves more than just a normal letter requesting a veto. So, we used Suno to create an AI-generated song asking Gavin Newsom to veto the bill to preserve California's leading innovation economy. Governor Newsom: We hope it strikes a chord.

The Project 2025 architects see KOSA as a Trojan Horse to further restrict reproductive freedom. Today, we called on congressional Democrats not to enable The Heritage Foundation's anti-choice agenda as KOSA heads to a committee vote this week. Read our letter to House E&C Ranking Member Frank Pallone: https://lnkd.in/g-fGiRt2

On Wednesday: Join us for a webinar on protecting at-risk teens in light of New York’s new digital laws. Experts like LGBT Tech's Shae Gardner, Woodhull Freedom Foundation's Mandy Salley, and Tech:NYC's Julian Kline will discuss the path forward for advocates and organizers. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g8D7xyA6