Articles about Innovation on Broadband Breakfast

National Digital Currency Could Expedite Stimulus Checks, Unlock Other Possibilities

May 21, 2020 — Although there are risks, national digital currency can have significant benefits, said participants in a Center for Data Innovation webinar on Thursday....

Innovation1 week ago

National Association of Broadcasters and Consumer Technology Association Officials Collaborate on Something

May 19, 2020 — NextGen technologies have a bright and multi-faceted future, said panelists in a webinar hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters and the...

Artificial Intelligence3 weeks ago

Australian Group Chronicles the Growing Realism of ‘Deep Fakes,’ and Their Geopolitical Risk

May 5, 2020 – A new report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and the International Cyber Policy Centre detailed the state of rapidly developing “deep...

Innovation4 weeks ago

Lincoln Network Panelists Say Washington Needs the Bigger Vision Silicon Valley Provides

May 2, 2020 - “Silicon Valley needs to become more political,” said Mark Lutter, founder and executive director of the Charter Cities Institute, at a webinar...

Artificial Intelligence2 months ago

Panelist at Information Technology and Innovation Foundation Event Say Deepfakes Are a Double-Edged Sword

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2020 – “Democracies will be at a disadvantage” if deepfakes become common, Emerging Technologies Fellow Lindsay Gorman told panelists gathered online, on March...

Space3 months ago

Starlink Not Some Huge Threat to Broadband Companies, Elon Musk Says at Satellite Event

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2020— “I wanna be clear, it’s not like Starlink is some huge threat to telcos. I just want to be super clear, it...

House of Representatives3 months ago

House ‘Hearing’ Prompts Live Demonstration of Dangers of Counterfeits on Amazon and eBay

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2020 – Counterfeit gear can be hard on the head. Deadly, in fact. That was the witness testimony – and live demonstration by...

Artificial Intelligence3 months ago

U.S. Progress on AI and Quantum Computing Will Best China, Says CTO Michael Kratsios

WASHINGTON, February 21, 2020 - U.S. Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios expressed confidence in the supremacy of the U.S.’s artificial intelligence and quantum computing programs over...

Broadband Roundup3 months ago

Broadband Roundup: Zuckerberg and EU Discuss Rules for Facebook, Trumps Supports Oracle, Nevada Caucus Anxieties

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg proposed a “third status for Facebook that would fall between telecom provider and publisher, while expressing skepticism at the idea of one...

Artificial Intelligence3 months ago

Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Agree that Current AI Assessment Tools are Garbage, But Differ on How to Proceed

WASHINGTON, February 20, 2020— Measures designed to assess the likelihood of an individual’s recidivism, and to consequently decide whether a defendant awaiting trial can be released...

FCC3 months ago

FCC and FTC Commissioners Address ‘Technology Optimism and Pessimism’ at Silicon Flatirons Conference

Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly raised concerns over the challenges posed by technology in society, whereas Federal Trade Commissioner Rohit Chopra expressed “supreme optimism,” while also...

Artificial Intelligence3 months ago

Biased Artificial Intelligence has Sinister Consequences for Marginalized Communities, Argue Panelists

WASHINGTON, February 13, 2020 – Biased artificial intelligence poses obstacles for marginalized communities when trying to access financial services like applying for a mortgage loan, said...

Broadband's Impact4 months ago

Pro-Technology Advocates Change More Minds than their Anti-Tech Counterparts During Silicon Flatirons Debate

Pro-tech advocates changed more minds than their anti-tech counterparts at a Silicon Flatirons debate on Sunday. Pro-tech and anti-tech advocates engaged in an Oxford-style debate at...

Expert Opinion4 months ago

An Open Letter to Gwynne Shotwell, Elon Musk and Starlink Leadership: Three Reasons to Make Starlink Open Access for America’s Local ISPs

For starters, you'll make more money. Figure contrasts 1. incumbent cable oligopoly territory divisions, 2. 2,700 local ISPs (map by Zhuangyuan Fan), 3. StarLink Greetings...

Big Tech4 months ago

Netflix Will Lose and Disney Will Win the Streaming Wars, Predicts Financial Analyst at Tech Policy Institute Event

WASHINGTON, February 10, 2020 - Netflix will lose and Disney+ will win the streaming wars, said Laura Martin, an equity analyst at Needham & Co. at an...

Artificial Intelligence4 months ago

Copyright Pros Don’t Know What to Do About Authorless AI Paintings

WASHINGTON, February 5, 2020 – Intellectual property experts on Wednesday puzzled over questions of originality and attribution at a conference hosted at the Library of Congress...

Artificial Intelligence4 months ago

Government Needs to Step Up and Regulate AI Algorithms, Argue Authors at Brookings Institution

WASHINGTON, January 14, 2020 - Artificial intelligence algorithms need to be regulated to combat racial and gender biases, said Michael Kearns and Aaron Roth in a Tuesday...

Innovation5 months ago

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Announces AV 4.0, a New Set of Federal Principles for Self-Driving Cars

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Wednesday announced Automated Vehicles 4.0, a set of guiding policy principles for self-driving technology at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. AV...

Artificial Intelligence7 months ago

Problems of Lack of Transparency Pervade Issues of Algorithms in Artificial Intelligence

WASHINGTON, November 12, 2019 - The advent of artificial intelligence raises the concern of whether online algorithms harm or help user bias, experts said at a...

China8 months ago

China Experts Advise Political Leaders to Tone Down Disputes, Cite Benefits of Bilateral Trade with China

WASHINGTON, October 10, 2019 – While China’s technology sector appears to be global gaining momentum, experts at a Brookings Institution plan on Thursday said that the...

Intellectual Property10 months ago

In Congressional Oversight Hearing, Register of Copyrights Says Office Is Responding to Online Users

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2019 – Register of Copyrights Karyn Temple said on Tuesday that next year, her division of the Library of Congress plans to launch...

Artificial Intelligence10 months ago

New Bill Banning Facial Recognition Technology in Public Housing Aims to Protect Vulnerable Communities

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2019 — As concern about smart home technology grows, three progressive representatives are planning to introduce a bill this week to ban facial...

Artificial Intelligence10 months ago

Is or Isn’t Google Politically Neutral? Senators From the Left and the Right Ponder the Question

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2019 — With great power comes great responsibility. And now Google, which insists that it is not slanting search results based upon political...

Artificial Intelligence10 months ago

Panelists, Including Facebook Executive, Call For Increased Content Moderation

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2019 — The primary responsibility of moderating online platforms lies with the platforms themselves, making Section 230 protections essential, said panelists at New...

International11 months ago

Legalities of Private Space Exploration and Settlement Probed at Future Tense Event

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2019- As world actors ponder about human expansion into outer space, the issue that most frequently comes up is how to foster innovation...

FCC11 months ago

Government Must Adapt to New Opportunities in Commercial Space Sector, Says FCC Chair Ajit Pai

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2019 - With changes in the space industry, the U.S. government needs to evolve to capitalize on the “unprecedented opportunity for the commercial...

Artificial Intelligence11 months ago

World Broadband Speeds Released, Broadband Competition Questions, Social Media Algorithms

Taiwan has the world’s fastest broadband, while the United States comes in at 15th place, according to the annual Worldwide Broadband Speed League report released by...

Artificial Intelligence11 months ago

Senate Hearing Created a Clash With Google Over the Definition of ‘Persuasive’ Technology

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2019 — A Tuesday Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing, on “Optimizing for Engagement: Understanding the Use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms,” became an...

Innovation11 months ago

Despite Setbacks to Global Trading Relationships, Digital Trade Presents a Bright Spot for U.S.

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2019 – During a period in which the global trading order for physical goods has been upended by protectionist moves from the Trump...

Infrastructure11 months ago

NTIA Webinar Focuses on Smart Region Initiatives Gaining Traction in Washington, and Nation-wide

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2019 – Smart cities and smart regions need better broadband, but also “soft infrastructure,” or the policies and practices that make these initiatives...

China11 months ago

Chinese Drone Manufacturer DJI is a New Target for Charges of ‘Industrial Espionage’ in Senate

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2019 - The Senate on Tuesday unleashed further criticism of Chinese technology players as witnesses told a Commerce subcommittee that unmanned aircraft systems...

Digital Inclusion11 months ago

Digital Accessibility Improving, but People with Disabilities Still Seek More Inclusive Access

ARLINGTON, Virginia - June 18, 2019 – Comprehensive legislation addressing accessibility is necessary to ensure that information technology is available to a wider group of people,...

Congress12 months ago

With Google and Facebook Under Fire, Section 230 is at a Tipping Point as More Push for Changes

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2019 - New critics of Section 230 of the Telecommunications Act seem to emerge every day on both the political right and the...

Artificial Intelligence12 months ago

Policymakers Grappling with Artificial Intelligence Risk a ‘Failure of Imagination,’ Panel Told

WASHINGTON, June 6, 2019 - One of the greatest mistakes policymakers can make as they begin to make rules governing artificial intelligence technologies is a “failure...

Broadband's Impact12 months ago

Rural Telecommunications Congress Launches Webcast Series Focusing on Rural Broadband Innovation

MONTROSE, Colorado, June 5, 2019 – The Rural Telecommunications Congress, a 22-year-old grassroots organization advocating for better broadband in Rural America, has announced its national “Fueling...

Artificial Intelligence12 months ago

AI Likely to Bring Changes to Warfare, Including Potential De-escalation of Military Conflict, Say Panelists

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2019 – The development of artificial intelligence will bring extreme changes to the future of warfare, a panel of scientists said Thursday, calling...

Trademarks1 year ago

White House Anti-Counterfeit Measure Could Strike at Amazon and eBay

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2019 -- The White House's latest move to protect American industries and consumers could potentially give President Trump an opening to hit back...

Antitrust1 year ago

Alive to New Threats, Google Reorganizes its Public Policy Shop

BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: Google is beginning to enter into hunker-down mode. The company is finally alive to the grave new threats that it faces. They are...

Big Tech1 year ago

House Republicans Grill Google CEO Sundar Pichai Over Alleged Political Bias

WASHINGTON, December 11, 2018 – The CEO of search engine Google came to Washington on Tuesday and politely rebutted all charges that the world’s largest search...

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Innovation

Slogans About Data Portability on Tech Platforms Don’t Capture Intellectual Property and Interoperability Issues

National Digital Currency Could Expedite Stimulus Checks, Unlock Other Possibilities

National Association of Broadcasters and Consumer Technology Association Officials Collaborate on Something

Australian Group Chronicles the Growing Realism of ‘Deep Fakes,’ and Their Geopolitical Risk

Lincoln Network Panelists Say Washington Needs the Bigger Vision Silicon Valley Provides

Panelist at Information Technology and Innovation Foundation Event Say Deepfakes Are a Double-Edged Sword

Starlink Not Some Huge Threat to Broadband Companies, Elon Musk Says at Satellite Event

House ‘Hearing’ Prompts Live Demonstration of Dangers of Counterfeits on Amazon and eBay

U.S. Progress on AI and Quantum Computing Will Best China, Says CTO Michael Kratsios

Broadband Roundup: Zuckerberg and EU Discuss Rules for Facebook, Trumps Supports Oracle, Nevada Caucus Anxieties

Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Agree that Current AI Assessment Tools are Garbage, But Differ on How to Proceed

FCC and FTC Commissioners Address ‘Technology Optimism and Pessimism’ at Silicon Flatirons Conference

Biased Artificial Intelligence has Sinister Consequences for Marginalized Communities, Argue Panelists

Pro-Technology Advocates Change More Minds than their Anti-Tech Counterparts During Silicon Flatirons Debate

An Open Letter to Gwynne Shotwell, Elon Musk and Starlink Leadership: Three Reasons to Make Starlink Open Access for America’s Local ISPs

Netflix Will Lose and Disney Will Win the Streaming Wars, Predicts Financial Analyst at Tech Policy Institute Event

Copyright Pros Don’t Know What to Do About Authorless AI Paintings

Government Needs to Step Up and Regulate AI Algorithms, Argue Authors at Brookings Institution

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Announces AV 4.0, a New Set of Federal Principles for Self-Driving Cars

Problems of Lack of Transparency Pervade Issues of Algorithms in Artificial Intelligence

China Experts Advise Political Leaders to Tone Down Disputes, Cite Benefits of Bilateral Trade with China

In Congressional Oversight Hearing, Register of Copyrights Says Office Is Responding to Online Users

New Bill Banning Facial Recognition Technology in Public Housing Aims to Protect Vulnerable Communities

Is or Isn’t Google Politically Neutral? Senators From the Left and the Right Ponder the Question

Panelists, Including Facebook Executive, Call For Increased Content Moderation

Legalities of Private Space Exploration and Settlement Probed at Future Tense Event

Government Must Adapt to New Opportunities in Commercial Space Sector, Says FCC Chair Ajit Pai

World Broadband Speeds Released, Broadband Competition Questions, Social Media Algorithms

Senate Hearing Created a Clash With Google Over the Definition of ‘Persuasive’ Technology

Despite Setbacks to Global Trading Relationships, Digital Trade Presents a Bright Spot for U.S.

NTIA Webinar Focuses on Smart Region Initiatives Gaining Traction in Washington, and Nation-wide

Chinese Drone Manufacturer DJI is a New Target for Charges of ‘Industrial Espionage’ in Senate

Digital Accessibility Improving, but People with Disabilities Still Seek More Inclusive Access

With Google and Facebook Under Fire, Section 230 is at a Tipping Point as More Push for Changes

Policymakers Grappling with Artificial Intelligence Risk a ‘Failure of Imagination,’ Panel Told

Rural Telecommunications Congress Launches Webcast Series Focusing on Rural Broadband Innovation

AI Likely to Bring Changes to Warfare, Including Potential De-escalation of Military Conflict, Say Panelists

White House Anti-Counterfeit Measure Could Strike at Amazon and eBay

Alive to New Threats, Google Reorganizes its Public Policy Shop

House Republicans Grill Google CEO Sundar Pichai Over Alleged Political Bias

Recent

FCC Mid-band Auctions Show Promise for 5G and Future Innovation, Say FCBA Panelists

Broadband Roundup: Trump’s Media Bias Panel, Facebook Shops, Virtual Private Networks in Hong Kong

Senators Introduce Healthcare Broadband Bill as House Companion, Proposes $2 Billion Telehealth Expansion

Kurt Schaubach: The Top 5 Benefits of Shared Spectrum for Cable Operators

Application Deadline of July 15 Announced for $16 Billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction

National Digital Currency Could Expedite Stimulus Checks, Unlock Other Possibilities

Collaborative Smart City Pilots Show Promise in Improving Internet Access

Apartment Industry Sees Stable Payments, Labor Shortages and Preventative Innovations

Coronavirus Roundup: Twitter May Allow Users to Limit Replies, Congressional Broadband Funding, Contact Tracing App

Broadband Maps Largely Unreliable, Say Panel Members

Two Brendan Carrs Tout the Importance of Telemedicine in a US Telecom Webcast

COS Systems Brings Swedish Knack for Tech to Open Access Networks, Hopes for Spacious Skies on American Plains

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 – Robocalls: Have They Accelerated, and What is the FCC Doing About It?

Coronavirus Roundup: FCC Announces 5G Initiatives, ATIS Calls for 6G, Complaints on Broadband Carriers Disconnecting

Susan Miller and Mike Nawrocki: Promoting U.S. Leadership on the Path to 6G Technologies

FCC Digital Divide Steps Successful, Says Agency Chairman Ajit Pai

Current Telework Methods Not Sufficient, Says FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel

Coronavirus Roundup: SiFi Networks Scores $450 Million, Universal Broadband in California Town, COVID-Negative Certifications

Facebook Content Moderation Oversight Board Aims to Provide a ‘Deliberative Second Look’ at Controversies, Akin to U.S. Supreme Court

National Association of Broadcasters and Consumer Technology Association Officials Collaborate on Something

Opportunity Zones Developing Quickly, Say Trump Advisers

Healthcare Deregulation Best for Competition, Says Federal Trade Commissioner

Coronavirus Roundup: House Passes HEROES Act, USDA Investment in Iowa, Pai Discourages T-Band Auction

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 – The Neutral Host Infrastructure and Small Cell Deployments

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 – Federal Broadband Funds and Opportunity Zones

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 – The Experience of Infrastructure Investment Funds

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 – Last-Mile Digital Infrastructure

Even When it Comes to Advancing High-Capacity Broadband, Local Community Resources Are Essential to Meeting Civic Needs

Verified Broadband Speeds Needed to Understand Impact of Coronavirus on Internet Networks, Panelists Say

Draft of Next Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, HEROES Act, Would Allocate $5 Billion for Discounted Broadband

With Misinformation About Coronavirus Rampant, Facebook Officials Are Taking More Aggressive Steps

Coronavirus Roundup: Municipal Broadband, Zoombombing, Voter Registration Via Snapchat

FCC Approves Rules for Deployment of Satellites, Allocates Six Megahertz of Low-Band Spectrum to Broadband

Senate Committee Simultaneously Praises Broadband Providers and Scorns Broadband Maps

Using Handwashing Kits, Gloves and Face Masks to Aid Installs With 75 Percent Usage Increase

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 – How Broadband Maps Are Identifying Unserved and Underserved Communities

Coronavirus Roundup: Global Internet Speeds, Jill Biden on Tele-education, Billions for Broadband from HEROES Act