Although many experts agree TikTok poses a threat, some believe a ban is the wrong solution.
The Surgeon General called on Congress to take action against the harms social media poses to youth.
The U.S. accounts for just 10 percent of electric vehicle production and 7 percent of battery production.
Strict domestic manufacturing requirements may hinder the success of the $42.5 billion BEAD Program.
A TikTok spokesperson argued that the ban violates the First Amendment.
A wide range of tech industry associations and civil liberties advocates applauded the decision to leave Section 230 untouched.
The GAO report identified 25 different broadband-focused funding programs, but some lawmakers argued that all are important.
TikTok addressed the revelation that employees tracked the physical location of at least one U.S. journalist.
The May 10 Connect (X) session will discuss the Middle Mile Program and the key role of state broadband offices.
The Biden administration announced $140 million in new funding for national AI research.
RDOF defaults prevented an estimated 293,128 locations in 31 states from getting new investments, the FCC said.
In 2014, Brownsville was ranked as the worst-connected city in the United States.
New AI developments could impact jobs that have traditionally been considered safe from technological displacement.
The $200 billion industry specifically targets children and other vulnerable populations, experts said.
Senators are concerned about BEAD's fiber preference and Buy America rules.
Critics of the EARN IT Act argue that it would have severe costs for digital privacy and online speech.
Lawmakers considered more than 30 legislative drafts targeting potential regulatory obstacles.
The agency’s aggressive approach to antitrust under Chair Lina Khan has sparked controversy.
Widespread AI applications could lead to a dramatic uptick in online disinformation, Pichai warned.
Trade groups and other organizations disagreed over issues such as spectrum sharing.
Significant regulatory discrepancies disrupt global businesses, restrict cross-border data flow and limit user choice.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s recent testimony left Congress with more questions than answers.
Engaging local communities can build trust, which is an important factor in increasing adoption.
Many small to mid-sized platforms operate on a business model that relies on content moderation.
The lengthy grant application process can be a barrier for Tribes with limited resources.
As providers attempt to expand their fiber footprints, some are turning to open access networks.
While waiting for grant funding, state broadband leaders should work to engage and educate local communities.
Industry leaders agreed that fiber deployment should be prioritized, with other technologies supplementing as needed.
The pandemic heightened the urgency of closing the digital divide, but several barriers remain.
Communities should take initiative in building out networks without waiting for federal funding, panelists said.
Industry experts agreed that reaching each individual consumer is the key to a full-fiber future.
House lawmakers presented a united front against TikTok as calls for a national ban gain momentum.
Despite the FCC’s recent expansion of STIR/SHAKEN, some panelists called the framework ineffective.
Several leading tech companies have rushed to integrate their own AI-powered applications
Panelists emphasized the need to allow more time for research and collaboration throughout the auction process.
States are considering measures ranging from age verification to a “duty of care.”
Industry groups urged Congress to codify 100 Mbps.
Our comprehensive report examines the extremely timely issue of content moderation and Section 230 from multiple angles.
Reforming Section 230 may not ‘break the internet,’ but experts recommended that changes be targeted and incremental.
The “Project Texas” initiative ensures that all of TikTok’s U.S. data security operations are overseen by independent parties.
