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SVLG Releases Agentic AI Glossary to Help Policymakers Navigate the Next Phase of Artificial Intelligence
Byadmin June 16, 2026June 29, 2026

New resource defines 70 key terms across deployment, governance, security, infrastructure and technical concepts to support informed policymaking SAN JOSE, Calif. — June 16, 2026 — The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) today released a new Agentic AI Glossary designed to help policymakers, business leaders, civic stakeholders and other interested audiences better understand one of the most important…

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SVLG Releases First-of-its-Kind Assessment of Local Government AI Adoption in California
Byadmin June 11, 2026June 29, 2026

New report examines AI policies and inventories across California’s 58 counties and 25 largest cities, offering practical strategies to help local governments improve AI adoption and deployment SAN JOSE, Calif. — June 11, 2026 — The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) today released a new assessment outlining how California can assist local governments to responsibly bring…

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New Research Underscores Value of Integrated Tools to California Small Businesses
ByJohnnie Nguyen May 27, 2026June 3, 2026

Highlights risks of AB 1776, proposed legislation that could break apart tools that help businesses thrive.

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Silicon Valley Leadership Group Announces Agentic AI Task Force
ByJohnnie Nguyen May 1, 2026

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem – today announced its Agentic AI Task Force, a cross-sector initiative housed under SVLG’s Center of Expertise on Tech & Innovation.

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Silicon Valley Leadership Group Announces Physical AI Task Force
ByJohnnie Nguyen April 15, 2026

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem – today announced its Physical AI Task Force, a cross-sector initiative housed under SVLG’s Center of Expertise on Tech & Innovation.

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Press Releases | Tax Policy

California Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Advances SB 1120 (McNerney) to Drive Growth in Frontier Industries, Including Quantum and Fusion
ByJohnnie Nguyen April 8, 2026

The California Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee has advanced SB 1120, a bill authored by Senator Jerry McNerney to strengthen and expand the California Competes Tax Credit (CalCompetes) program and boost the state’s innovation economy. The legislation would make CalCompetes tax credits refundable for businesses in strategic industries, ensuring California remains competitive in attracting and retaining cutting-edge companies in sectors like fusion energy, quantum computing, semiconductors, and zero-emission vehicles.

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Press Releases | Transportation

Statement from SVLG Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Late Rod Diridon, Sr.
ByJohnnie Nguyen April 4, 2026

SVLG today issued a statement honoring the life and legacy of one of our region’s most cherished civic leaders, Rod Diridon, Sr.

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Silicon Valley Leadership Group Launches Coalition on Innovation Infrastructure
ByJohnnie Nguyen April 3, 2026

San José, CA (April 3, 2026) — Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem – today announced the launch of its Coalition on Innovation Infrastructure, a cross-sector initiative housed under SVLG’s Center of Expertise on Tech & Innovation.

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Statement from SVLG’s ICAP Executive Director Ziyang David Fan on California Executive Order on AI Procurement Policy (N-5-26)
ByJohnnie Nguyen March 30, 2026

Ziyang David Fan, Executive Director of SVLG’s Institute for California AI Policy (ICAP), issued a statement on the new Executive Order on California AI procurement policy.

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Statement from SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas on SB 1074
ByJohnnie Nguyen March 18, 2026

“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 innovation ecosystem.?

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Press Releases

SVLG Releases Agentic AI Glossary to Help Policymakers Navigate the Next Phase of Artificial Intelligence

SVLG Releases First-of-its-Kind Assessment of Local Government AI Adoption in California

New Research Underscores Value of Integrated Tools to California Small Businesses

Silicon Valley Leadership Group Announces Agentic AI Task Force

Silicon Valley Leadership Group Announces Physical AI Task Force

California Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Advances SB 1120 (McNerney) to Drive Growth in Frontier Industries, Including Quantum and Fusion

Statement from SVLG Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Late Rod Diridon, Sr.

Silicon Valley Leadership Group Launches Coalition on Innovation Infrastructure

Statement from SVLG’s ICAP Executive Director Ziyang David Fan on California Executive Order on AI Procurement Policy (N-5-26)

Statement from SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas on SB 1074

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