IBM Comments on US Section 301 investigation into Digital Services Taxes
Today, IBM submitted the following letter to the United States Trade Representative in response to a request for comments on Section 301 investigations into Digital Services Taxes: July 9, 2020 The Honorable Robert Lighthizer United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 SUBJECT: Request for Comments on the Initiation of […]
IBM Calls on South Carolina, Arkansas, and Wyoming to Enact a Hate Crimes Law
With America still reeling from the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd and broad national outcry over racial injustice, IBM this week sent letters to the Governors of three states–South Carolina, Arkansas, and Wyoming—that do not have hate crime laws on the books. The letters urged South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Arkansas […]
GDPR’s Birthday Wishlist: Greater Harmonization and Robust Data Transfer Mechanisms
Two years ago, on 25 May 2018, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force. On this anniversary, the COVID-19 pandemic has in an unprecedented way underlined the need to use data to safeguard people’s health, accelerate research, benefit governments, and to support the resilience of the economy. Most of the important steps […]
IBM Applauds Supreme Court DACA Decision
IBM applauds today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting DACA recipients to continue living and working in the United States.
Using Data Responsibly to Tackle a Global Emergency
IBM is a company committed to the responsible stewardship of data and technology – at all times and in all circumstances, including today’s global pandemic. Our Principles of Trust and Transparency reflect the longstanding values that have guided generations of IBMers in the development and deployment of new technologies and services to deliver innovation that […]
Towards a Clear and Reliable Regulatory Framework on AI in Europe
Few technologies attract the level of attention that artificial intelligence (AI) does from governments, business, academics, media and the public, especially at a relatively early stage in their adoption.
IBM Hails Landmark SCOTUS Decision to Extend Employment Protections to LGBT+ Community
Today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court means that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act will now protect all LGBT+ Americans from employment discrimination.
IBM CEO’s Letter to Congress on Racial Justice Reform
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna today sent the following letter to Congress outlining detailed policy proposals to advance racial equality in our nation.
To “Skip the Trip,” Modernize Government
As governments and citizens continue to come to grips with the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing has become clear: big challenges lie ahead of us.