Washington — CCIA and the i2Coalition sent a letter congratulating US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. The Senate approved his nomination Thursday with an 82-14 vote. The letter noted the digital economy is a leading sector of US trade, and the increasing challenges US companies face when other countries censor or exert controls over the internet and the free flow of data. The letter encouraged Lighthizer to assign a chief digital trade negotiator.
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April 28, 2026
Commission’s First DMA Evaluation Presents Unbalanced Picture, Overlooking Negative Impacts on Consumers and Innovation
Brussels, BELGIUM – The European Commission’s first statutory evaluation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), published today, presents an unbalanced picture of enforcement to date.
The Comp...
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April 28, 2026
CCIA Urges Court to Affirm Fair Use Protections for Generative AI Training
Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association today filed an amicus brief urging the Northern District of California court to confirm that training generative artificial intell...
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April 28, 2026
CCIA Urges U.S. Action on Australia’s Discriminatory News Tax Proposal
Washington – On April 27, the Australian government released draft legislation for comment to establish a “News Media Bargaining Incentive.” Under the proposal, a narrow set of predominantly for...
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April 27, 2026
CCIA Raises Concerns as Florida Senate Takes Up AI Bill of Rights During Special Session
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association today raised concerns as Florida lawmakers prepare to revisit the proposed Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights during the state...