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 Coalition letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Appropriations, urging that funding for the Technology Modernization Fund not be rescinded.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, supporting S. 2032, the "Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2023."
The report examines several scenarios around the introduction and adoption of autonomous vehicles and measures the potential safety, mobility, climate, and economic benefits of AV technology.
This report examines the safety, climate and mobility benefits associated with autonomous vehicles and addresses the economic importance of their production and adoption.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, on the FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, on the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on Appropriations, on the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill.
AI has been hailed as a transformative force with the potential to revolutionize the global economy and create new job opportunities—but overregulation in the draft EU AI Act threatens to blunt its potential.
U.S. Chamber letter on business community efforts to advance the development of trustworthy Artificial Intelligence and implement the recently released National Institute of Standards and Technology Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, opposing S. 1094, the "Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) of 2023."