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.
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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.
C_TEC's mission
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.
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This Coalition letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, calling for a federal privacy law in advance of the Committee’s hearing on consumer privacy.
New wireless technology has the potential to stimulate over $275 billion in investment, which could lead to three million new jobs.
It’s not every day the U.S. Chamber of Commerce calls for regulation, but when it comes to data privacy, that is exactly what we are doing. We recognize the significant role technology and data play to improve people’s lives and opportunities, whether through autonomous transportation, connecting with a medical professional on a smartphone, or enterprise solutions fostered by artificial intelligence.
The time is now for smart, effective, and thoughtful solutions to this complex challenge.
Roadmap for Federal Policymakers Offered After U.S. Chamber Led Industry-Wide Discussion
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center Senior Vice President Tim Day issued the following statement today regarding FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr’s proposal to reduce regulatory burdens for small wireless facility deployment:
This letter and attached document were sent to the Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Privacy Principles.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) today announced the co-chairs for its three working groups: Autonomous Vehicles (AV), New Economy, and Unmanned Aerial System (UAS); as well as the Telecommunications & E-Commerce Policy Committee.
This letter was sent to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security ahead of the Subcommittee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations bill tomorrow morning.
In response to data privacy concerns, the U.S. Chamber is offering guidelines for smart, effective solutions to this challenging issue.
