Chamber Technology Engagement Center
The Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) promotes the role of technology in our economy and advocates for rational policy solutions that drive economic growth, spur innovation, and create jobs.
C_TEC’s efforts extend to every business sector. By convening innovators, businesses, governments, and consumers, with the backing of the U.S. Chamber brand, C_TEC highlights how tech is everywhere and effectively communicates how it benefits everyone.
The Impact of Technology on U.S. Small Business
Technology helps small businesses operate and compete. This report outlines the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), concerns about regulatory impacts, and the need for education on the benefits of AI.
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Tech Talks
The Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) hosted a conversation with Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) on data privacy, artificial intelligence, and other pressing tech issues. The TecTalk series are fireside chats with leaders in technology from state capitals to Capitol Hill, as well as the innovators themselves.
Leadership and Issue Experts
- David HirschmannExecutive Vice President, New Strategic Initiatives
- Tom QuaadmanSenior Vice President Economic Policy
- Jordan CrenshawSenior Vice President, C_TEC
- Matt FurlowSenior Director and Policy Counsel, C_TEC
- Michael RichardsDirector, Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC)
Latest Content
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, on potential national data privacy legislation.
Artificial intelligence experts say policymakers, technologists, and business leaders must work together to ensure that the benefits of artificial intelligence are spread to all, while unintended harms are mitigated.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, opposing S. 4145, the “Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022."
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations on the Technology Modernization Fund.
The U.S. Chamber AI Commission hosted a field hearing in Cleveland, OH, examining how AI is impacting the healthcare industry.
As the Federal Trade Commission consolidates power and mulls further consumer protection enforcement and rules, American businesses should be on notice that their AI innovation and ability to attract new earners could be at risk.
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the United States Senate on delaying the consideration of the nomination of Alvaro Bedoya to the FTC.