Vice President, Global Public Affairs

Michael O’Brien is Vice President of Global Public Affairs for the Business Software Alliance, where he is responsible for leading policy communications and industry initiatives around issues like AI, privacy, cybersecurity, global digital trade, and digital transformation for the enterprise software industry.

Posts by Michael O’Brien

When it comes to understanding the transformative benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) for governments and companies of every size, few share the same vantage point as BSA’s member company CEOs. Read More >>

In 2024, BSA | The Software Alliance continued its work with policymakers worldwide with a focus on driving responsible artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, data privacy, government procurement, and international data policy. Check out some of the highlights from our exciting year as we prepare for 2025. Read More >>

As the US Congress takes up consideration of the NDAA, BSA is weighing in with lawmakers about tech policy priorities up for Senate consideration. In the expert Q&A below, BSA Senior Director of IT Modernization and Procurement Jessica Salmoiraghi talks about the latest on the NDAA and BSA’s priorities. Read More >>

The pace of policymaking on artificial intelligence in the US will tick up sharply in the coming weeks, as more of the deadlines in President Joe Biden’s executive order on AI come due. Read More >>

BSA | The Software Alliance and our member companies have thoughtfully shaped top tech policy issues worldwide in 2023. Check out some of BSA’s highlights from this year. Read More >>