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Sen. Maria Cantwell and AI2's Chris Emura at Future of AI Forum
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Tech policy leaders explore new frontiers for supporting (and regulating) AI at forum

by Alan Boyle on August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 at 7:14 pm

ChatGPT and other next-generation strains of artificial intelligence have revolutionized the tech world over the past year, and policymakers are ramping up their efforts to respond. U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell,… Read More

Tech leaders in Washington state bullish about federal semiconductor bill

by Amy Rolph on August 17, 2022October 4, 2022 at 10:02 am

There’s nothing quick, easy, or cheap about microchips. The tiny computers that power our smartphones, cars, washing machines and televisions work are derived from semiconductor technology, which can take as… Read More

Cantwell report warns that Google and Facebook are killing local journalism as CEOs testify at Senate

by Monica Nickelsburg on October 28, 2020October 29, 2020 at 8:03 am

The technology industry is pushing local journalism over the edge, according to a new report from the office of Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington state. The report released… Read More

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Senator Cantwell wants 5G spectrum auction to fund rural broadband expansion

by Monica Nickelsburg on January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 at 12:47 pm

Several U.S. Senators, led by Washington’s Maria Cantwell, want the proceeds from an upcoming spectrum auction to go toward bridging the urban-rural digital divide. Cantwell introduced legislation this week that… Read More

Senate Democrats release robust federal privacy bill to regulate tech company business practices

by Monica Nickelsburg on November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 at 10:25 am

Senate Democrats introduced sweeping data privacy protections Tuesday in an effort led by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) to federally regulate tech company business practices. The bill would establish new privacy… Read More

Cantwell introduces bill package to invest in clean energy and shore up power grid against hacks

by Monica Nickelsburg on July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 at 3:36 pm

Sen. Maria Cantwell introduced four bills Wednesday intended to modernize the federal government’s energy infrastructure. The Democrat from Washington state is a senior member of the Senate Energy Committee and… Read More

Lawmakers and activists push for net neutrality legislation on the anniversary of its repeal

by Monica Nickelsburg on June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 at 12:53 pm

Senate Democrats took to the chamber floor Tuesday to demand Majority Leader Mitch McConnell call a vote on net neutrality legislation that passed the House in April. More than 100… Read More

When internet access is life or death: Officials visit Seattle hospital on net neutrality campaign

by Monica Nickelsburg on April 26, 2019April 27, 2019 at 9:14 am

Peter Nelsen wants to get back to fishing. So he told some surprise visitors who stopped by his room at the Harborview Stroke and Neurology Center in Seattle on Friday.… Read More

Washington senator says Mark Zuckerberg should ‘not be silent’ on Facebook user data scandal

by Monica Nickelsburg on March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 at 3:03 pm

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) added her voice to the chorus of lawmakers calling for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify on the scandal that has consumed his company over the… Read More

Sen. Cantwell and other policymakers want to create a federal committee to grapple with the coming AI revolution

by Monica Nickelsburg on December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 at 2:53 pm

Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell and several of her colleagues have introduced a bill that would set up a special advisory committee to prepare for the wave of artificial intelligence technology… Read More

‘This is just going to make it more expensive’ — Sen. Cantwell warns business owners about net neutrality rollback

by Monica Nickelsburg on July 7, 2017July 7, 2017 at 2:21 pm

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) is calling on all her constituents to fight a Federal Communications Commission action that would roll back internet protections known as net neutrality. Cantwell made her… Read More

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