Rep. April McClain Delaney Hopes to Pass New Quantum, AI Measures

McClain Delaney talked social media age verification, BEAD program and rural broadband access.

AI Chatbots Have Moved Quickly from Novelty to Daily Emotional Support

30% of teens said they preferred engaging with chatbots 'as much or more than other humans'

Panelists Share Dueling Visions of Energy Grid in AI Race

As big tech bring their own energy supply to data centers, will the electric grid suffer?

Nathan Leamer: The Next Step in the Media Course Correction

Lifting the FCC's national broadcast ownership cap would strengthen local media by allowing community-rooted broadcasters to achieve scale, the author argues.

Trump Whacks FCC’s 39% Cap in Calling for Approval of the Nexstar-TEGNA Merger

‘Letting Good Deals get done like Nexstar - Tegna will help knock out the Fake News because there will be more competition, and at a higher and more sophisticated level,’ Trump says.

How Network Testing Methods Shape U.S. Mobile Rankings

New mobile performance reports from Ookla show U.S. carriers ranking differently depending on how speeds are measured.

Holistic Approach Is Needed to Solve Energy Bottlenecks, Panel Says

Permitting is a good start, but other changes and incentives are needed to solve energy challenges, INCOMPAS panel says.

Judges Weigh Whether Spectrum Licenses Create Property Rights

Ligado says DoD systems are preventing its use of FCC licenses – and wants compensation.

Permitting Delays Remain Top Broadband Deployment Obstacle: Industry Leaders

From railroad crossings to pole attachments, permitting emerged as the primary obstacle slowing fiber broadband deployments.

North Dakota's Fedorchak Wants to Give Senate a Menu For Permitting Changes

Providing the Senate with a variety of permitting reform packages may lead to a consolidation of ideas with bipartisan support, she said.

Comcast Wins in FCC’s First Accelerated Pole Dispute Order

The agency stood up its Rapid Broadband Assessment Team in 2023.

EU Accuses TikTok of 'Addictive Design' that Harms Children, Seeks Changes to Protect Users

Other countries are also taking action against social media addiction.