Press Releases

Press Releases & Statements

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Governor Newsom recently signed an extensive package of housing bills, delivering important progress on tackling the state’s housing affordability and production crisis. SVLG was proud to engage on several measures, including co-sponsoring AB 1114 by Assemblymember Haney, which will address excessive permitting and construction timelines in San Francisco; supporting SB 423 by Senator Wiener, which reauthorizes SB 35, one of the state’s most impactful housing streamlining policies; and supporting AB 281 by Assemblymember Grayson, which ensures that housing projects are reviewed by special districts in a timely manner.
Last week, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group hosted our inaugural retreat to showcase the latest innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and more.
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), the leading business association of the innovation economy and its ecosystem, will convene its inaugural SVLG Retreat today to showcase the latest innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and more. The morning event – hosted by SVLG member Synopsys and presented by Amazon – will be focused on the ideas, innovations & priorities that have and will continue to propel our region forward.
Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), today urged Congressional leaders to put politics aside and get back to work.
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem – today congratulated Laphonza Butler on her historic appointment as California’s next United States Senator. SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas also invited her to participate in a Fireside Chat in Silicon Valley to drive dialogue and further engagement on the issues most important to the region and the broader innovation economy.
Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), today issued a statement celebrating the late California Senator Dianne Feinstein as a passionate advocate and problem solver, and offered heartfelt condolences on behalf of SVLG.
Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), today called on leaders in Congress to move swiftly to avert a shutdown of the federal government.
According to new research from the Pew Research Center, the American public wants to reap the benefits of AI but is cautious about embracing it until they learn more. That’s one reason why the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) has put together our Responsible AI working group and are engaging with lawmakers in Sacramento and Washington, DC as they think through legislative approaches.
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.
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.
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