Artificial Intelligence
Senators Pitch New Agency for Tech Regulation to Address FTC Shortcomings
Democratic Sens. Michael Bennet of Colorado and Peter Welch of Vermont urging the creation of a new tech regulatory agency.
Artificial Intelligence
Democratic Sens. Michael Bennet of Colorado and Peter Welch of Vermont urging the creation of a new tech regulatory agency.
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The Fifth Circuit ruled that the administration overstepped in coercing social media platforms to take down misinformation.
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The new cyber section will serve as a resource to respond to highly technical cyber threats.
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Charter has selected Nokia for its 5G rollout.
Antitrust
Widespread AI applications could lead to a dramatic uptick in online disinformation, Pichai warned.
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An internal TikTok investigation found employees had allegedly spied on journalists, the Times reported.
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The FCC will vote on call rates of incarcerated people at its next open meeting next month.
FCC
Responders fear that updating the E-Rate process will increase complexity for applicants.
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Senate introduces bill breaking up Google’s digital advertising business
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The opinion stated that the Department of Justice can prosecute someone who sent millions in crypto to a sanctioned state.
Big Tech
Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist Vint Cerf warned against government intervention in online moderation.
Antitrust
The head of the ITIF criticized DOJ and FTC antitrust enforcement that he said could impair American’s global position.
Big Tech
The DOJ and FTC are working together to enforce antitrust laws.
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Dish wants low-cost prepaid business Gen Mobile, Members of Congress want investigation into Facebook-Google, STL appoints Paul Atkinson.
Antitrust
Verizon sees an opportunity to acquire and neutralize an important competitor, but the FCC should stop that.
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January 25, 2021—Australia’s Parliament is considering legislation that would require certain U.S. internet companies to subsidize local news content producers by imposing obligations such as payment for links to news content. The Australian government announced the legislation last month after an i