SVLG applauds Governor Newsom’s veto of the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act (SB 1047). SVLG shared the concerns of many in the innovation economy – throughout this process – that this legislative approach would have a chilling effect on the responsible development and deployment of AI technology.
On September 13, 2024, Silicon Valley Leadership Group hosted its second annual Tech and Innovation Summit at Amazon’s East Palo Alto campus. The landmark event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore one of the most transformative forces of our time: artificial intelligence.
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation (SVLGF) has announced a new initiative to develop an innovative AI and machine learning curriculum for community colleges in the greater Bay Area. SVLGF will hire two fellows to create the curriculum with support from the Deloitte Foundation. SVLGF will collaborate with the Foothill-DeAnza Community College District on its first-ever AI Fellowship Program, which aims to help prepare a diverse workforce for the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence that is expected to shape California’s innovation economy.
SACRAMENTO (July 3, 2024) – This week, legislation authored by Senator Dave Cortese (SB 1298) that would accelerate California’s data center expansion advanced through both the Assembly Natural Resources and Labor and Employment Committees. If enacted into law, the legislation would catalyze a wave of new data center investments, bolstering California’s critical infrastructure and driving long-term economic growth across multiple sectors.
The legislation is sponsored by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), the leading business association representing Silicon Valley’s innovation economy and ecosystem.
SACRAMENTO (July 3, 2024) – This week, legislation authored by Senator Dave Cortese (SB 1298) that would accelerate California’s data center expansion advanced through both the Assembly Natural Resources and Labor and Employment Committees. If enacted into law, the legislation would catalyze a wave of new data center investments, bolstering California’s critical infrastructure and driving long-term economic growth across multiple sectors.
The legislation is sponsored by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), the leading business association representing Silicon Valley’s innovation economy and ecosystem.
On June 21, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group held its first annual Sustainable Growth Summit bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to discuss critical climate change, innovation, and environmental stewardship issues.
SAN JOSE (June 25, 2024) – “Today, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his State of the State address to the residents of California. We applaud Governor Newsom’s commitment to advancing our state’s top priorities at a time of budgetary challenges and ongoing economic headwinds — prioritizing spend on initiatives with a high potential for ROI, from bolstering economic opportunity and creating jobs for the innovation economy to investing in climate action and supporting public safety.”
SACRAMENTO (June 21, 2024) – The Assembly Utilities & Energy Committee this week passed legislation authored by Senator Dave Cortese (SB 1298) that will accelerate California’s data center expansion, strengthen critical infrastructure, and bolster economic and job growth.
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) today announced the “Call for Submissions” for the annual Tech and Innovation Summit on September 13. The summit will focus on “Igniting Innovation: Driving the Next Tech Evolution” and convene leading experts in artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies from across the nation.
This month, a bipartisan group of senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) proposed a landmark $32 billion investment in national AI research and development over the next three years.
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