Software and Information Industry Association Archives

President Joe Biden hands Vice President Kamala Harris the pen he used to sign a new executive order regarding artificial intelligence during a White House event on Oct. 30, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Tech groups push back on Biden AI executive order, raising concerns that it could crush innovation

NetChoice, the Chamber of Commerce and SIIA expressed significant concerns about the 111-page EO, which marks the the most aggressive step by the government to rein in…

Nov 9, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif. (Flickr/ Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies)

Government services must go digital, lawmakers urge in new bill

The 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act would give agencies two years to ensure that there is a digital option for every in-person government service.

May 11, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

Privacy experts laud Obama’s bid to safeguard student data

Obama’s consumer protection proposal included a measure to protect personal student data so technology companies can’t advertise products to kids.

Jan 12, 2015

Tech groups laud Lee’s nomination to lead patent office

In a move applauded by members of the tech industry, President Barack Obama has selected former Google Inc. executive Michelle Lee to lead the U.S. Patent and…

Oct 17, 2014