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Statement: SVLG CEO on CA Governor Newsom’s Executive Order on Responsible AI

The new Executive Order on Responsible AI issued by California Governor Newsom represents an important step forward in strengthening California’s global competitive edge, noted SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas today.

Silicon Valley Leadership Group Announces Four New Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives to Accelerate Diverse Leadership in Innovation Sector

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem – today announced four new initiatives focused on issues of equity, representation, and expanded opportunities in tech with an eye towards enhancing the region’s business competitiveness.

Work to Change the Face of Silicon Valley Continues

Two years ago SVLG launched an ambitious initiative designed to literally change the face of Silicon Valley, Pledge 25×25. This effort is designed to both help address, and overcome, the systemic professional barriers underrepresented persons face in corporate settings. On behalf of our member companies, since 2021, we’ve made significant progress, learned a few valuable …

Silicon Valley Leadership Group Announces New Zero-Emission Vehicles Task Force, Climate Bond Task Force, and Working Group on Transmission + Interconnection as Part of Center of Expertise on Sustainable Growth

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – today announced plans to launch three new initiatives – first, the Zero-Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) Task Force, second, the Climate Bond Task Force, and third, the Working Group on Transmission + Interconnection – as part of an ongoing initiative to advance sustainable climate solutions, drive job creation, and increase …

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SVLG Members Join Lawmakers for Conversations on Responsible AI

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Responsible AI Working Group met with state assembly members, senators and legislative staff representing diverse regions across California to discuss the state of Artificial Intelligence, private sector use cases, and potential applications in government operations.

How Sensible CEQA Reforms are Essential to Boosting California’s Clean Infrastructure and Innovation Economy

As the leading organization representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem, SVLG supports the Governor’s proposals to streamline CEQA. These clean infrastructure projects – like water, clean transportation projects like Zero Emission Vehicle charging infrastructure and rail upgrades, clean energy and semiconductor or microelectronic research and development facilities – will promote jobs, strengthen California’s competitiveness, …

SVLG Launches New ‘Silicon Valley Vibes’ Podcast Featuring Innovation Trends, Area Thought Leaders and Special Guests

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem – today announced a new working group co-chaired by member companies Google and Johnson & Johnson focused on the responsible use of artificial intelligence by the technology industry.

Silicon Valley Leadership Group Announces Working Group on Artificial Intelligence

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