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Say hello to Joao Carlos Teixeira (Joca), BSA's Director and VP of SSI! Joca came on board seven years ago, bringing loads of experience from industry-leading roles. Since then, he’s helped to shape software solutions that make a difference across the globe.?? For Joca, it’s all about aiming for excellence, tackling challenges head-on, and staying true to where you come from. He believes in learning from mistakes, evolving with each step, and always pushing forward. When he’s not busy making an impact at BSA, you’ll find him getting lost in a great book or enjoying stunning views around the world.?? Find out more about Joca here: ??https://lnkd.in/ebb_xvY5

BSA?and our partners at EqualAI and SeedAI was proud to welcome our members and global tech policy leaders to our “Partners in AI Safety"?event this week held in conjunction with the?International Network of AI Safety Institutes gathered this week in San Francisco. Thank you to Elizabeth Kelly, Oliver Ilott, and Guillaume Avrin for joining our program alongside BSA members including Adobe, Autodesk, Cisco, Docusign, Elastic, HubSpot, IBM, Microsoft, Salesforce, OpenAI, Palo Alto Networks, and Workday. We look forward to continued work with together with government officials around the world to advance the responsible development and use of #AI.

US state privacy laws could waver beyond existing models, Policy Director Olga Medina, J.D., CIPP/US writes in her new TechPost blog previewing the 2025 state sessions. With 20 state privacy laws in place and more action expected in 2025, check out BSA's recap of the past year and outlook for state action on comprehensive privacy.

Vietnam should take the time to get its Data Law revisions right, BSA Senior Director of Policy Jared Ragland writes in Nikkei Asia. ? Updates to laws governing the use and processing of data should align with international standards and avoid restrictive rules that unintentionally harm Vietnam's digital economy and hinder future investments. ? Read the whole piece here: https://lnkd.in/evKyCdA8

BSA’s US transition recommendations outline policy ideas for the incoming Trump administration, highlighting specific opportunities to realize technology policy leadership and build upon a policy foundation established across multiple administrations. ? BSA shared priorities for various issues including: ? Bolstering #AI innovation; ? Promoting government use of technology; ? Reforming cybersecurity regulations; and ? Making new deals with global partners. ? Check out the whole document, which includes recommendations on privacy, procurement, IP, and building supply chain resilience here: https://lnkd.in/efusejxW

This week, the spotlight is on Philip Ahearn, US Government Relations Associate! “We’re all in it together”: For Philip, BSA is all about teamwork and learning alongside the best in the field. Starting as an intern, he quickly found his place here, blending his love for tech and policy with BSA’s collaborative spirit. When he’s not diving into policy, you’ll find Philip chasing after his two corgis, Freddie ??? and Elton ??, who might as well have been named Ben and Jerry. Find out why and read Philip’s full Spotlight here: ??https://lnkd.in/eWubAz9K

HubSpot's Chief Legal Officer?and BSA Board Member?Alyssa Harvey Dawson?joins our?"AI@Work"?series to highlight how?HubSpot is?developing?#AI?and democratizing its use for employees and customers. ? To help spur AI adoption and implementation, HubSpot is pursuing AI that delivers ease, speed, and unification that also keeps security, privacy, and customer choice at the forefront. ? Learn more in the #BSATechPost below. https://lnkd.in/ed2-pAcJ

This #NationalSTEMDay, Software.org is proud to celebrate 10 years of partnership with Girls Who Code in our shared mission to close the gender gap in tech and inspire more young women to pursue STEM careers. Today, we’re excited to spotlight Ima Talipan-Pinedo—a 2021 Girls Who Code #SummerImmersionProgram alum and now a college student focused on IT security. In her interview, Ima shares how she: ? Found a supportive network through Girls Who Code ? Gained invaluable mentorship from professionals at Oracle and IBM Her story underscores the importance of mentorship, representation, and building pathways for future women in tech. #GirlsWhoCode #WomenInTech #STEM #SoftwareOrg #Inspiration #DiversityInTech #NationalSTEMDay

Thanks to BSA Board member Stan Shepard of Atlassian for talking about his involvement with BSA during an interview on the Technically Legal Podcast.? ? Stan talked to Chad Main about his participation in BSA work ranging from visiting lawmakers on Capitol Hill to leveraging our policy team's global reach.? ? Check out the whole podcast for more insight into Atlassian's approach to developing #responsibleAI and advocating for our industry around the world.?

Meet Wai San Wong! Based in Singapore, she joined BSA | The Software Alliance in 2022 after a career in the Singapore government, where she worked on projects like the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network. With expertise in privacy, cybersecurity, and AI policy, Wai San is passionate about the ever-evolving tech landscape. Fun facts? Wai San raises caterpillars with her kids and has her sights set on visiting Antarctica to complete her seven-continent adventure! ?? Her motto: "Perfection is the enemy of good" — wise words from a true tech policy pro. Click the link below to find out more about Wai San ??: ?? https://lnkd.in/eKnsP7ek