Difference between revisions of "TechNet"
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* TechNet | * TechNet functioned as a "political shield" for members, including Google and Apple, to push their agenda | ||
** TechNet is a trade association for technology CEOs and executives, including Google and Apple.<ref>http://technet.org/our-story/about</ref> | ** TechNet is a trade association for technology CEOs and executives, including Google and Apple.<ref>http://technet.org/our-story/about</ref> | ||
** TechNet held annual lobbying conferences so members, including Google and Apple, could push their agenda on politicians.<ref>https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2021/06/dark-money-groups-battle-efforts-to-limit-big-tech/</ref> | ** TechNet held annual lobbying conferences so members, including Google and Apple, could push their agenda on politicians.<ref>https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2021/06/dark-money-groups-battle-efforts-to-limit-big-tech/</ref> | ||
Revision as of 18:25, 14 March 2022
- TechNet functioned as a "political shield" for members, including Google and Apple, to push their agenda
- TechNet is a trade association for technology CEOs and executives, including Google and Apple.[1]
- TechNet held annual lobbying conferences so members, including Google and Apple, could push their agenda on politicians.[2]
- Wired on TechNet: "Tech's most powerful advocacy group."
- Wired: TechNet "has grown to become the valley's strongest fundraising network and lobbying voice in Washington, backed by Microsoft, Google, Apple, and others."
- Tech Crunch: TechNet functioned as a "political shield" for its big tech members, including Apple
