Tech & Innovation

Tech & Innovation

About

The Technology & Innovation Policy Team works to promote local, state and federal policies, programs and funding that further technological innovation and scientific advancements. This work is focused on but not limited to issues in data privacy, cyber security, autonomous vehicles, AI, broader scientific funding, and skilled immigration.

We also work to communicate with policymakers on these issues, educate them on the benefits of emerging technology, and address the concerns they may have about the implications of emerging tech and policies related to it.

Legislative Priorities

Data Privacy
Cybersecurity
Scientific Research Funding

Legislative Priorities

Data Privacy
Cybersecurity
Scientific Research Funding

Recent Wins

Funding Increases
Autonomous Vehicles
Artificial Intelligence
Skilled Immigration and Comprehensive Reform

Events

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Tech & Innovation Committee

To learn more about joining the committee, please contact us at tech@svlg.org.

Latest News

Statement from SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas on SB 1074

“At a transformational moment for our state, we should be doubling down on policies that strengthen our innovation leadership to benefit all Californians, rather than advancing policies that risk undermining it. Yet legislation introduced earlier today, SB 1074, would impose sweeping restrictions on the largest technology companies, with impacts that could reverberate across the broader …

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