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CCIA Testifies on Alabama Device Filtering Bill

April 24, 2024

Montgomery, Ala. – The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) will provide testimony today on Alabama HB 167, a device filter bill that would require manufacturers to implement content filters on certain tablets and smartphones activated within the state. HB 167 introduces a mandate for activated smartphones and tablets in Alabama to determine a user’s age during setup and automatically activate content filters for “obscene material” for those younger than 18. In testimony before the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, CCIA notes th...

CCIA UK issues statement responding to CMA examination of Mistral AI, Anthropic partnerships

April 24, 2024

In response to an announcement today that the UK Competition and Markets Authority will examine AI partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI and Amazon and Anthropic, the Computer & Communicat...

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New Study Shows Retail Bundling Saves Mexican Consumers MXN $1.4 Billion Annually

April 24, 2024

Washington – A new CCIA Research Center study reveals enormous consumer benefits from retail membership bundles at Mexico’s leading four Big Box stores: Walmart Pass, Sam’s Club, Costco, and H-E...

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CCIA To Testify On California Tech Bills Tuesday

April 23, 2024

Sacramento, Calif. – As California legislators approach milestone legislative deadlines, they are expected to consider various tech bills across committee hearings in the Assembly and Senate Tuesday...

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CCIA Submits Comments Highlighting Importance of Trade to Supply Chain Resilience

April 22, 2024

Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted comments with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) responding to a proceeding seeking perspectives on the ...

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