Artificial Intelligence, Industry

Confronting AI Bias: A Transatlantic Approach to AI Policy

BSA brought together leaders from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the vital issues surrounding AI at our event, “Confronting Bias: A Path Toward Transatlantic Cooperation on AI Policy.” Read More >>

BSA brought together leaders from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the vital issues surrounding AI at our event, “Confronting Bias: A Path Toward Transatlantic Cooperation on AI Policy.” Read More >>

Data, Privacy

Three Pillars for a Strong Federal Privacy Standard

Today, I testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce Science, and Transportation on policy principles for a federal data privacy framework in the United States. The hearing examined what Congress should do to address risks to consumers and how to implement data privacy protections for all Americans. There is no denying that the American people’s … Read More >>

Data, Industry, Intellectual Property

An Open Letter to Congress: Software Industry’s Priorities Create Jobs

Dear 115th Congress, Congratulations on your election to office – we look forward to working with you. Job creation will undoubtedly be a top priority on your list in the coming year, and it’s a top priority for our industry. As our recent economic impact report shows (done in collaboration with the Economist Intelligence Unit) … Read More >>

Industry

BSA Heads to the Hill

On this past Wednesday, BSA | The Software Alliance hosted its annual fly-in. Board members from BSA spent the day on Capitol Hill meeting with Members of Congress to talk about policy priorities like ECPA reform, international data flows, TPP, and computer science education. Our delegation included representatives from Bentley, CA Technologies, Datastax, IBM, SAS … Read More >>

Intellectual Property

A Bipartisan, Consensus Approach to Innovation Policy

In encouraging news given today’s climate, Congress is making progress on legislation that will promote innovation.  Even more encouraging?  The legislation and process involved in this progress are both bipartisan and bicameral. The Defend Trade Secrets Act, introduced in the Senate by Senators Hatch and Coons, and in the House by Representatives Collins, Nadler, and … Read More >>