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Narrow Majority of Supreme Court Blocks Texas Law Regulating Social Media Platforms
The decision resulted in an unusual court split. Justice Kagan sided with Justice Alito but refused to sign his dissent.
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The decision resulted in an unusual court split. Justice Kagan sided with Justice Alito but refused to sign his dissent.
Key provisions in the social media law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis was found unconstitutional by an appeals court.
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Parler’s Amy Peikoff said she wishes Twitter can follow in her social media company’s footsteps.
AT&T has launched technology that will use the GPS on phones to help emergency responders more accurately find calls.
Elon Musk bought a chunk of Twitter shares after expressing dissatisfaction with the platform’s free speech decisions.
Broadband Data
Broadband providers must now create “broadband nutrition labels” which list pricing and speed information.
Antitrust
Klobuchar was able to rally Democrats and Republicans to support her bill, but its future depends upon a shaky alliance.
Infrastructure
Broadband Breakfast is kicking off a year-in-review with key developments in digital infrastructure.
Sohn and Biden NTIA nominee Alan Davidson will undergo confirmation hearings next Wednesday.
Broadband Mapping and Data
TPI released their broadband map, which tracks speeds, availability, and adoption rates across the country.
The newly signed bill puts the U.S. on the offensive against Chinese companies such as Huawei and ZTE.
Big Tech
Cost of moderation another factor as to why some experts say standardized content moderation policies may not work for all.
FCC
Rural Wireless Association is concerned rip and replace will not compensate for costs related to supply chain and labor issues.
Comcast, Charter see internet growth slow, Starlink announces India venture, columnist analyzes the hype surrounding Trump media.
Cybersecurity experts are concerned about space hacking, USTelecom elects new board, USDA makes $1B for rural broadband.
Social Media
Frances Haugen testifies in front of the Senate studying protecting kids online after revealing herself as Facebook whistleblower.