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California Small Business Leaders Urge State Officials to Reconsider Proposals That Would Overregulate AI-Powered Tools

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Sacramento, CA (Nov. 8, 2024): Today, 24 small business leaders urged the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) to reconsider proposed rules that would make Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered products and services more expensive and less effective. In a letter to the CPPA, the signers recognize that AI is making digital advertising, marketing, customer acquisition, and product…

DOJ’s Radical Search Case Remedies Could Crush Small Businesses

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Overview:  In October 2020, as thousands of small businesses relied on digital tools to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and state Attorneys General (AGs) filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging the company maintained an illegal monopoly in web searches. The suit centered around Google’s payments to companies like Apple and Samsung…

Air Force Veteran Uses Amazon to Build Activewear Business, Ship Customers’ Orders

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After an embarrassing mid-workout incident, U.S. Air Force veteran Angel Johnson was inspired to do something about thin, poorly made leggings. In 2019, she founded the activewear brand ICONI, which features squat-proof, size-inclusive workout gear so gym-goers can feel confident and comfortable as they exercise. Today, ICONI sells more than 20,000 tops, shorts and other…

Web Accessibility Simplified: ADA Essentials for Today’s Small Businesses

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At 3C, we are committed to helping small businesses make digital accessibility a priority. Our latest webinar on ADA Compliance for the Digital Age aims to empower small business leaders with practical tools and insights needed to meet ADA web compliance standards, making their online presence more inclusive and accessible. Why Accessibility MattersADA compliance isn’t…

Research Shows Overregulating Data Will Severely Harm Michigan Small Businesses

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WASHINGTON (Oct. 28, 2024) — As the House Energy and Commerce Committee recently considered passing the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), legislation that would restrict the collection and use of data used to power digital ads, a study by the Connected Commerce Council (3C), Advertiser Perceptions and Google found a direct correlation between the success…

New Research Shows Overregulating Data Will Severely Harm Florida Small Businesses

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WASHINGTON (Oct. 17, 2024) — As the House Energy and Commerce Committee recently considered passing the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), legislation that would restrict the collection and use of data used to power digital ads, a recent study by the Connected Commerce Council (3C), Advertiser Perceptions and Google found a direct correlation between the…

New Research Shows Overregulating Data Will Severely Harm Illinois Small Businesses

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WASHINGTON (Oct. 14, 2024) — As the House Energy and Commerce Committee recently considered passing the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), legislation that would restrict the collection and use of data used to power digital ads, a recent study by the Connected Commerce Council (3C), Advertiser Perceptions and Google found a direct correlation between the…

New Research Shows Overregulating Data Will Severely Harm New York Small Businesses

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WASHINGTON (Sept. 30, 2024) — As the House Energy and Commerce Committee recently considered passing the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), legislation that would restrict the collection and use of data used to power digital ads, a recent study by the Connected Commerce Council (3C), Advertiser Perceptions and Google found a direct correlation between the…